Plumeria Flower Fertilizer – When And How To Fertilize Plumeria

By Liz Baessler Plumeria are tropical trees that are hardy in USDA zones 10 and 11. Everywhere else they are kept small in containers that can be taken indoors in the winter. When they bloom, they produce beautiful, fragrant flowers that can be used in making leis. Getting them to bloom can be tricky, though, and requires the right fertilizer, particularly if they are in containers. Keep reading to learn more plumeria fertilizer information. Plumeria Flower Fertilizer Plumeria plants require a lot of phosphorous. This is the middle number on fertilizer labels. You also want to avoid fertilizers with too much nitrogen, which is the first number on fertilizer labels. Nitrogen encourages growth, and if you’re trying to grow a tree in a pot, this is the last thing you want. Using a plumeria flower fertilizer with a low first number will make for a more compact tree. Plumeria plants

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What Is Micro Gardening: Learn About Outdoor/Indoor Micro Gardening

By Amy Grant In a burgeoning world of people with ever-decreasing space, micro container gardening has found a rapidly growing niche. Good things come in small packages as the saying goes, and urban micro gardening is no exception. So what is micro gardening and what are some useful micro gardening tips to get you started? Read on to learn more. What is Micro Gardening? Indoor or urban micro container gardening is the practice of cultivating vegetables, herbs, roots and tubers in small spaces. These gardening spaces might be balconies, small yards, patios, or rooftops which make use of containers – anything from plastic-lined wooden crates, old car tires, plastic buckets, trash cans, and wooden pallets to purchased “nourishmats” and polypropylene bags. Small scale hydroponic systems are another option as well as aeroponics, growing plants in hanging containers with little to no soil, or aquaponics, which is growing plants (or fish)

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Haven Conference 2015

I know it's Wednesday, but I don't have a fashion post for you today. It's just been way too busy for me this past week, so I'm skipping it for today. Fashion will have to take a back seat this week!

If you've been reading my blog for the past few years, you have heard about the Haven Conference that myself and 5 others started 4 years ago. It really is a very inspiring story of how it came to be, a dream really, and now after 4 years of hosting this conference in Atlanta, we are so incredibly proud of how it was started and the impact it has made on the DIY/Home design niche group of bloggers. I'm so thrilled that what began as just casual talk in early 2011 about starting our own blog conference really turned into something amazing.

So, today I'm showing what the Haven Conference is all about, in case you haven't seen it before. It just seems to be getting better and better every single year.

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The Day After The End of The World

Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.

We spend a lot of time on the Prepper Journal talking about the steps you need to take to prepare for some event occurring in your lifetime. This could be as simple as a loss of a job or more serious and life threatening as a hurricane,wildfire or tornado. The steps you need to take […]

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My Hyacinth Is Turning Brown – Caring For Browning Hyacinth Plants

By Kristi Waterworth One of the most welcome signs of spring is the emergence of the fragrant and stout hyacinth. Whether grown in the ground or indoors in a pot, the flowers of this plant promise the end of cold temperatures and frost to gardeners everywhere. Unfortunately, problems aren’t uncommon, with the hyacinth plant turning brown among the most frequently encountered. Find out if your hyacinth has a real problem or if it’s just going through its normal lifecycle in this article. Help! My Hyacinth is Turning Brown! Before you panic because your hyacinth is browning, take a deep breath. Browning hyacinth plants aren’t always a cause for concern. In fact, it’s often just a signal that they’ve done their thing for the year and are getting ready to shed their flowers or go into dormancy. If your plant is turning brown, check these things before panicking: Light. Indoor hyacinths

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Blueberry Harvesting Season: Tips On Harvesting Blueberries

By Amy Grant Not only absolutely delicious, of the full range of fruits and vegetables, blueberries are ranked number one in terms of their antioxidant benefits. Whether you grow your own or go to a U-Pick the questions are when is blueberry harvesting season and how to harvest the blueberries? When to Harvest Blueberry Bushes Blueberry bushes are suited to USDA hardiness zones 3-7. The blueberries we eat today are a more or less recent invention. Prior to the 1900’s, only North American natives utilized the berry, which, of course, was only found in the wild. There are three types of blueberry: highbush, lowbush and hybrid half-high. Regardless of the type of blueberry, combine their nutrition aspects with ease of growing and minimal diseases or pests (except the birds!) and the only question is when to harvest blueberry bushes? Harvesting blueberries is a simple process but, even so, there are

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Bamboo Plant Diseases – Tips On Treating Bamboo Problems

By Jackie Carroll A healthy stand of bamboo is surprisingly resistant to pests and diseases. Even so, you may occasionally notice spots and discolorations that indicate problems. This article has the answer to common bamboo plant problems. Preventing Bamboo Diseases It’s easier to prevent bamboo plant diseases than to cure them once they take hold. Good growing conditions promote healthy plants that resist diseases. Here’s what a bamboo plant needs to thrive: Good water management is essential. The plants need a steady supply of moisture, but at the same time, the soil should drain well so that it doesn’t stay soggy for long. Organically rich soils help regulate moisture. A location with plenty of bright sunlight promotes good health and vigor. Proper nutrition helps keep plants green and growing. A bamboo fertilizer is best, but not always available. Palm fertilizers also work well, and in a pinch you can use

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