By Connie Whiting
Believed to have originated in Africa, watermelons are a delicious fruit perfect for a summer day but also good any time of year. The best watermelons are those that are homegrown. Fresh, full of flavor and juicy, nothing beats a homegrown melon compared to the store bought ones. By following some basic but important steps you can have your own bumper watermelon crop in just a few months time....
By Tricia Goss
Your dog helps protect your home, is a playmate to your children and is your most faithful companion. If he digs up your prized tulips, though, he is likely to find himself in the doghouse - literally! Some dogs dig in an effort to hunt. Others dig to bury treasured toys or find shelter. No matter the reason for Fido's tunneling habit, there are steps you can take to discourage him from...
By Sandra Petersen
Pruning is very important if you want to be successful at growing pears that are large and of high quality. If your pear tree offers a lot of shade, it will not produce a large quantity of fruit because the nutrients are mostly going toward leaf development. Pruning controls tree growth, maximizes fruit production and keeps disease and damaging insects under control. Pear trees should be pruned...
By Geoffrey Weed
There are two distinct methods of pruning pecan trees, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Dormant pruning at the end of winter is the preferred method of pruning, to increase the yield and quality of the pecan tree. Summer pruning, done when the growing season has begun, also has its own uses. It's important to master both of the techniques to prune pecan trees if you're seeking...
By Laura H.
Cedar hedges can be rather sensitive towards weather. They need to planted away from sidewalks and roads due to salt that is laid during winter months to prevent ice accumulation. This hurts the hedges and could eventually kill them. Cedar hedges also need a good amount of sunlight. Pruning helps the hedges grow more and stronger, but you must be careful when you decide to cut. Trim several...