Apples are perhaps one the most widely grown fruits throughout the world. Believed to have originated in Central Asia, apple trees can now be found growing on all hemispheres of the planet. As with many other fruit trees, it's common to graft apple tree scions with the rootstock of a different tree

Hybrid tea roses were first introduced in 1867 by French nurseryman Jean-Baptiste Guillot. Propagated by grafting buds from one type of rose onto the fast-growing rootstock of another, hybrid tea roses are hardier than many other rose varieties. According to the Central Florida Rose Society, hybrid

Lavender bushes are woody shrubs that produce purple buds and blossoms that give off a lasting fragrance. Lavender is harvested and dried to retain its fragrance and used in decorations. Pruning and shaping is an essential part of growing lavender bushes and maintaining a healthy plant. Colorado Sta

Indoor plants can thrive, but they need proper care to prevent leaf browning.Jill Fromer/Photodisc/Getty ImagesIndoor plants provide several benefits to homes, offices and other enclosed areas. Not only do they provide an aesthetic appeal, but they also enhance the quality of the air by...

Botanists group seed plants, also known as spermatophytes, into a number of taxonomic groups based on their physical, physiological and genetic characteristics. One such characteristic is the number of cotyledons, or seed leaves, a young plant has. Three main groups of spermatophytes occur: monocoty

Homegrown lemon trees provide warm-climate gardeners with an abundant supply of the citrus fruit. The cold-sensitive trees are grown outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 10, and in containers in coolers areas. However, home citrus tree growers can encounter prob

The Kitchen Crop Sprouter is a device manufactured by Victorio Kitchen Products that allows you to grow and harvest your own sprouts. It contains three different levels, which allows you to grow multiple types of sprouts simultaneously. The stacked design saves counter space and requires only seed a

Trees provide structure, color and texture to the yard. They can complement or detract from the architecture and size of your home. When landscaping, trees should be the first plants chosen and placed as they will affect all the other plants in your yard. As trees are a permanent, and expensive, lan

The market for blueberries in the U.S. is steadily growing, and with the demand, their sale price in the local supermarket steadily increases. In response, many gardeners are growing their own blueberries. Blueberry planting in gardens is becoming more commonplace, making this delicious and healthy

Even experienced gardeners may find orchid growing challenging because these unusual and beautiful plants require special care. Orchids are sensitive to temperature changes, overcrowding and overwatering. Rotted areas on leaves can be indicative of any number of fungal, viral or bacterial diseases.

Lemongrass is a plant native to tropical regions such as Southeast Asia. Used as a flavoring in Thai food, lemongrass oil is also sold as a repellent for pests such as mosquitoes.

Mushrooms are successfully grown indoors, in boxes of wood chips.mushrooms image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comGardening is a joy and a natural reward for those who do it properly. An outdoor vegetable garden requires space, sun, water and soil for successful harvests. That soil...

Some flowers grow on vines and bushes, but many grow on stems, which serve a unique purpose. Stems provide flowers with support, holding them upright so they can be seen by passing insects and pollinated. Flowers also receive nutrients through their stems, which act as highways for food and water, k

Even the most experienced gardeners have often abandoned their hopes of having lilies in their garden due to the flower's high susceptibility to fungal and viral diseases. Viruses, which are usually transmitted by aphids, attack a lily's DNA and corrupt the normal life functions of its cells. Severa

If you live where space is at a premium but still want to have that just-picked fresh tomato flavor there's an easy way to do that. Grow your tomatoes in hanging baskets. They not only save space but can be ornamental in addition to the vine-fresh taste you're seeking. You can grow...

Mutual relationships exist between many plant and ant species. One of the most complex examples of this mutualism is between acacia trees and Pseudomyrmex ants. The tree provides the ant with food and protection from predators, while the ant protects the tree from other invading plant species, as we

Planting cottonwood trees can turn an open prairie into a woodsy area.Fall colors of the cottonwoods image by Jeffrey Banke from Fotolia.comWyoming claims the cottonwood tree as its official state tree. Cottonwoods grow well there, and in many states throughout the country. However,...

Using coffee grounds as a mulch or fertilizer for your tomato plants is a free source of nutrients for your plants. If you are not a coffee drinker, consider asking your local coffee shop or convenience store if they would be willing to save the grounds for you.