How To Take Care Of Tomato Plants

Well, of course, they do, but Euphorbia seeds are only viable a short time and must be sown immediately. Below is a guide on how to propagate crown of thorns in your home.Crown of thorns is native to Madagascar and was introduced to the United States...

The caterpillars are easy to find with their striking yellow, white and black stripes.While resistant to disease, milkweed does attract slugs. With little required care, milkweed is a smart choice for meadows and wild areas of the yard.The large flower...

Hundreds of ivy cultivars are available to choose from in a wide variety of leaf shapes, sizes and colors. Ivy is the classic topiary plant because of its willingness to grow up and around structures.There are a number of ivy species to choose from.

Perennial varieties benefit from regular watering the first year. If the infestation is light, pick the pests off by hand and drop them in a bucket of soapy water. To deadhead, pinch off wilted blooms along with the stem down to the next branch or leaf.

If the plant is already in a container, check the bottom and add a layer of pebbles to the bottom if the pebbles are missing.Place the fortune plant into the pot and add 2 to 3 inches of water.

Outdoors, rubber trees tolerate sun, partial shade or shade, except in the hottest summer areas, where direct afternoon sun can scald the leaves.When your rubber tree is actively growing, fertilize it once a month with a general purpose water-soluble...

The pruned stems can be discarded in a green waste can or used to propagate new purple heart plants.Purple heart doesn't have serious pest or disease issues if it is grown under the right conditions, making it a smart choice for a low-maintenance yard.

Water the plant when the soil becomes dry only during the winter. Leis symbolize hospitality and are given to new arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands, used to decorate graves of war veterans on Memorial Day and for many other events native to Hawaii.

Taking care of a Dracaena "Massangeana" is not difficult, as it is a low maintenance plant, but it still needs care to thrive. In the United States, therefore, it is most often grown as an indoor plant.

If you run a soaker hose along your row of plants, it's easy to give the roots a good drink (which they love) without getting the foliage wet (which can encourage disease). If you stake or cage your tomatoes, you can plant them 2 feet apart, which gives...

Removing the flowers before they can set seed; this tricks the plant into thinking it has not produced enough blooms. The bottom of the pot should rest above the water level. Allow the plant to rest during the winter months and resume fertilizing in the...

Native to tropical Southeast Asia, banana grows best in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. Avoid positioning the plant within 6 feet of heaters or air conditioners, which can cause its growing medium to dry...

If you bamboo's stalk is brown and crinkly or has turned to mush, there is no saving it. (Try adding four times the recommended water to the mix and then only add a few drops to your water.) On the contrary, if you are fertilizing too much or too often,...

Choose a growing container at least 2 inches larger than the previous pot.Place 1 inch of pea gravel in the bottom of the growing container. If you live in an area with freezing winters, plant your yucca canes in containers so they can be brought indoors...

Check the soil frequently to keep it consistently moist -- neither dry nor soggy. If it feels dry at the first joint, it's time to water. Stick your finger into the soil to check. Fortunately, tomato plants usually recover within a few weeks from over...

Most banana tree plants appreciate a dose of fertilizer with each watering. Grown best under hot conditions, a banana tree plant will die if exposed to temperatures lower than 20 degrees F.

Dwarf tomatoes will only need 12 inches between plants. You can plant more tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum) in a garden when you support them with stakes or wire cages than if you let them sprawl on the ground.

It can turn yellow or tan, and become either hard or mushy. Too much trimming and cutting can kill the plant. It requires little maintenance, and can live for years if you follow a few simple care guidelines.Lucky bamboo is actually a grass, not a traditional...

Any horticultural business or homeowner with boxwoods currently on their property should search for symptoms.I interviewed Jan Byrne, of the Michigan State Universities Department of Plant Pathology.

It is reported to improve the growth of tomatoes and stop blossom end rot that can totally rot a tomato.Epsom salt provides a good source of magnesium. It is important because it enhances photosynthesis, or the manner in which plants breathe.

If you're growing large plantings of vining tomatoes, space them 24 to 48 inches apart in rows 4 to 5 feet apart. Tomatoes produce a crop about 65 days to 80 days after sowing. Wipe your pruning shear blades with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol, and...

It was held at a farm where the owner was experimenting with different heirloom varieties, and growing methods. I attribute it to weather conditions.I recently attended an heirloom tomato seminar sponsored by Michigan State University Extension.

Wheatgrass can be grown either indoors or out; however, it doesn't need sunlight to grow, and is best grown indoors to protect it from pests.Wheatgrass will grow well in temperatures not exceeding 90 degrees.Place your wheatgrass in an area in your home...

Your goal in pruning is to keep the roses in the area you want and ensure that only strong canes remain, not to limit its growth. While some climbers will do well in partial shade--even up to half a day of shade--most need plenty of light.

Crack them shortly after harvest. Do not substitute your pecan tree's fertilizer with a simple all-purpose lawn fertilizer, as this type can cause structural growth problems.Purchase rodent guards.

Place them in a cool, dark place, such as a basement, to ripen. Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost, grass clippings or straw around the base of the plants to minimize weed growth and conserve moisture.Monitor tomato plants for disease and pest problems.

The presence of wilting leaves and very wet soil indicates the plants have been overwatered.Prune the plants—by pinching or with scissors—to increase airflow, which may in turn prevent mold or mildew.