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  • … Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers evenly moist, acidic loams with good drainage. Dislikes wet soils, particularly in winter. Dislikes high heat and humidity and does best when soils are cool. …
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  • … area, popping up in garden beds and along roadsides. It is recognized by its height - four to six feet tall - its large attractive feathery blooms and willowy leaves thare are toothed along the upper half. The very similar Canada goldenrod does not get quite so tall and has leaves toothed along the entire margin and slightly smaller individual … it has heavy pollen, appreciated by insects, it does not cause hay fever. That honor goes to a completely different plant, ragweed. …
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  • … lining the length of the branches. Once it recovers from its initial effort,  it'll continue to flower on and off through the summer if you hard prune it after that first wave of bloom. </p> … you have almost as much color choice in the foliage as in the bloom In addition to the many combinations of red and pink bloom in older varieties, you can now get yellow or white. Leaves may be green, or variegated, or yellow or deep burgundy. And they …
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  • … Thevetia peruvaniana , also known in the U.S. as yellow oleander, is native to South America where it can grow to 30 feet tall, blooming all the while. The long narrow leaves give the branches an almost … yellow oleander in the yard as a bush, a small tree, or even a hedge. Further north, it needs to be in a container and come indoors in the cold months. All parts of this plant are poisonous …
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  • … The Baldwin apple is sweet tasting and crisp. It can be eaten fresh or used in cooking or for juice and is noted as a good keeper. The Baldwin apple originated in the 17th century in … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … is an early ripening variety of apple developed by the University of Minnesota. It is noted for its crisp texture, tart flavor and good storage life. The difference between apples and … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Prima is a crisp textured, tart apple primarily used for eating fresh. This cultivar is one of many developed by PRI, a disease resistant apple … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … The Red Rome apple is tart with firm flesh and is highly recommended for cooking, both sauce and in pies. This variety originated in Ohio in the 19th century. The … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … STARK ROYAL GALA® apple is a compact tree that produces a sweet and tart fruit considered good for eating fresh or in desserts. This cultivar was developed by Stark Bro's nursery in Missouri. … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … flesh with a mild flavor. It is generally considered a dessert apple. It may keep in storage for several weeks The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the … and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be required for the trees to thrive and … tree for the home garden that is smaller than its commercial counterpart. Apple trees produce best fruiting when they are between 10 and 30 years of age. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant