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Sapodilla, also known as Sapota or Chikoo, is a fruit tree commonly found along the tropical belt. The tree grows brown, round-shaped fruits about 10 centimeters in diameter. When ripe, the flesh of the Sapodilla tastes sweet and includes dietary fiber, Vitamins A and C and anti-inflammatory properties. Eating fruit can provide a lot of nutrition to dogs, just like it does for humans. However, it is important to pay attention to the kind of fruit you are feeding your furry friend....

Usually, this development occurs in the spring or summer, when the plants are actively growing. Is that a flower bud on my rubber tree? I understand why you’re here, because not so long ago, I found myself asking the same question. Everyone on the planet who owns one of these houseplants seemingly asks this at some point, particularly if they are not familiar with the growing habits of plants in the ficus, or fig family....

Now that you’ve tended to your spinach plants and allowed them to grow into beautiful rosettes, you may be thinking about how to harvest spinach. Since spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a cool-weather vegetable related to swiss chard, you won’t be growing it during the heat of the summer. Table of Contents Spinach is a popular crop to plant in the early spring or late summer since it is cold hardy and can tolerate full sun to partial shade....

Let’s see what we can do. If you have rosemary growing in your garden, you might be wondering if it can survive the winter outside. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to protect your plants from the cold, and have them come back healthy and vigorous in spring. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Here are our Top 9 picks for full sun plants for Southern gardens: It takes a very special plant to withstand the brutality of the South. Oppressive, sustained heat, punishing sun, lack of rain – it’s a wonder anything can stand up to these conditions. But fear not, for Mother Nature provides. She has given the Southern gardener a plethora of spectacular landscape choices that withstand brutal conditions in sparkling fashion....

Nobody wants a gooey, messy kitchen compost caddy. Compost bags will prevent that problem. Table of Contents But what bags are the best? Is there a difference between biodegradable and compostable? And do they actually break down in your compost pile or not? I’ll clear up all these questions for you! We’re going to explore the compost liners that’re available right now. Some are meant for municipal use, others are for home gardeners....

Maybe you’ve heard of them or even eaten them, but have you ever grown endive microgreens? Endive is a lesser-known leaf vegetable that looks like little torpedos of lettuce. It’s a tasty plant, but unfortunately can be difficult to grow to maturity in some areas. That’s why we’d like to introduce a fairly easy way to enjoy this veggie! Table of Contents Growing endive microgreens is much easier than growing a mature plant....

If you’re growing kale for the first time, you may have some questions about the best way to maximize your kale harvest. The great news is that you don’t have to devote a large amount of space or even grow a large number of plants to produce an impressive amount of this superfood. Table of Contents With proper care and harvesting, you can enjoy this annual leafy green from about 4 inches tall up through the first snowfall in your area....

Jade plants are lovely succulents. Their small and fleshy oval leaves are appealing, and they perform well both inside and outside. It should come as no surprise that many people want to learn how to do jade plant propagation to expand their collection! Table of Contents Sometimes called money plant or lucky plant, this easy-care, low-maintenance plant is well worth growing. And money tree propagation is surprisingly easy. Let’s talk about everything you’ll need to propagate jade plant cuttings and how it’s done!...

The flowers remain open throughout the night and into the morning, when temperatures rise and the flowers wilt. Like daylilies, four o’clock flowers bloom just a single time, then wilt and eventually fall off the plant. Mirabilis jalapa Did you know there’s a plant named after a time of day? And while you may recall the rather old-fashioned four o’clock (Mirabilis jalapa) from visits to Grandma’s house, the name of the plant isn’t a reflection of when Grandma eats dinner....

Did you pick up a pothos based on the fact that they are pretty independent and low maintenance, only to find your pothos leaves curling like crazy? It can definitely be a surprise, especially to those new to caring for plants. Table of Contents I went through a similar situation when I found my beautiful silver pothos leaves curling down. So, I’ve been there, done that. Thankfully, there are plenty of reasons why this happens, and many of them are remediable....

Don’t let the small size of your urban apartment stop you from continuing your interest in gardening–Take inspiration from these Apartment Decoration Ideas with Plants to start an indoor garden and beautify your interior. Learn how to make a kitchen countertop herb garden for an apartment here Apartment Decoration Ideas with Plants 1. Decorating Plants for Apartment Large foliage plants right along a dark wall will add a green character to the room....

Honey is known for its culinary and medicinal benefits from thousands of years. But did you know there are ways to use honey in the garden? The antibacterial and antifungal properties make it an excellent rooting hormone, you can create a fertilizer with it to feed your plants and a lot more. Find out 6 never-known “Uses of Honey in Garden” in this article. 1. Honey Water Fertilizer To make this honey water fertilizer, mix one or two tablespoons full of honey in two liters of water....

We all know cacti come from the desert. But, what if you live up North, in the tropics, or anywhere that’s not full of sun-baked sand? Is it still possible to grow a cactus? The answer is yes, but only if you have the right cactus soil. Table of Contents In this article, we’ll dive into the soil needs of cacti and what you can do to help them thrive. It’s not difficult to provide exactly what your cactus plants enjoy!...

If foxes were green, you can bet this is what their tails would look like. Similar to the animal, foxtail fern fronds are long, lush, and look soft enough to cuddle. The tails, also called spears or stems, are cylindric shapes that rise and twist from the ground. The leaves are evergreen and look like soft pine needles. Don’t be fooled by the plush and delicate aesthetic though. These plants are tough and dominating....

There are countless hair care products available in the market but they don’t usually work as they advertise. They are full of chemicals that can damage the scalp’s health and quality of your hair over time. So, is there no other option available? Well, there is! You can make your own shampoo at home using these Organic Homemade Shampoo Recipes From Your Garden! Check out our article on homemade herbal ice cream recipes here Organic Shampoo Recipes From Garden 1....

Table of Contents Here’s why I love hydroponics: with just a little imagination, you can design a custom hydroponic system for just about any application — large or small. In this series, I’m going to highlight one of the most popular hydroponic growing methods: the ebb and flow system. You’ll learn about the advantages to ebb and flow systems, as well as their downsides, and I’ll even show you how to build one on a budget....

It improves water retention and porosity of the growing medium, makes the soil crumbly and light, enhances productivity, and reduces root diseases! You can either use commercial one or learn how to make coco peat at home to use it in your homemade potting soil recipes. Required Materials Coconut Pliers Container Bowl Mixture Water 1. Remove Coconut Husk Use pliers or a coconut husk remover tool to separate the layer of coconut coir from its shell....

It does make a difference, of course, in matters ranging from whether to pull plants at season’s end to how much to budget for seeds. Can I expect you back next year? Sunflowers can’t announce their intentions, but the perennial varieties will indeed return to your garden next season without involved effort from you. Other cultivars, of course, must be reseeded, but that does give you a chance to plant different varieties in new colors or heights....

This article offers 5 tips for pruning forsythia to maintain its vigor and attractiveness. Forsythia is an easygoing shrub for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8 that is best known for its bright yellow springtime flowers. And while we consider it to be a low-maintenance plant, left to its own devices, it may become a tangled mess of bare woody stems. In our guide to growing forsythia, we discuss everything you need to know about cultivation....