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Following are some pear rootstocks with some defining characteristics of each. Winter Nellis/Domestic Pear Seedling Rootstock: This rootstock is vigorous and relatively tolerant of wet soils. It is resistant to oak-root fungus and pear decline. Trees on Winter Nellis produce pear tree with heights of of 15 to 25 feet. Pear seedlings may be held to any...

Fritillaria is one of the most unique flower bulbs for the spring. The bloom period lasts about three weeks, starting in late spring. The name is derived from the Latin term for a dice-box (fritillus), and probably refers to the checkered pattern on some of the flowers. They often have nodding, bell or cup-shaped flowers, and the majority are spring...

This Impatien - Sonic Magic Pink will tickle your eyes with color. Not only does it have large 3 inch blooms that are pink and striped with white but they also blossom profusely for you. The Sonic's are award winning plants that will have great performance as a landscape plant and will also do just as well in containers. They are compact in size...

Following are a couple of widely used peach rootstocks: Nemaguard Peach Rootstock: This rootstock is used for nectarines , peaches, apricots , plums , and almonds. It is vigorous and resistant to root knot nematode. Nemaguard is an excellent rootstock for well drained soils. In slower draining soils, plant on mounds or berms. Unpruned tree height of...

Cyclamens grow from tubers that are round and rather flat. The tubers are the storage organs that keep the plants alive during their summer dormancy. Cyclamen are commonly grown for their flowers, both outdoors and indoors in pots. Several species are hardy and can be grown outdoors in zones 5-8. Apply winter cover in cold areas. Cyclamen plants form...

The Snowdrop is a fall planted bulb. When winter snow melts, Snowdrops are probably the very first flowers to peep their heads through the ground. In early fall, plant Snowdrops in moist humus-rich soil in sun to partial shade. Space the bulbs 2 inches apart and about 4 inches deep. Add a layer of light much of shredded leaves in the winter for protection...

Freesia are herbaceous plants that grow from a corm. With its elegant form and long vase life, Freesia endears itself to anyone who arranges flowers, professionally or otherwise. Freesia are most famous, however, for their intense sweet citrusy perfume, which can envelope an entire room. If fragrance is your thing, these blossoms are guaranteed to delight...

The Catalina Pink Torenia is a very versatile for your garden. If you have a lot of shade or partial shade, this is one of the best plants for your area. The flowers look similar to a Snapdragon with shades of pink and a yellow spot which gives them extra interest. They mature from 10 to 16 inches in height and will spread 8 to 10 inches wide. They...

Begonias are tubers that can be started indoors in the spring; about 6 weeks before the last frost. Begonias are popular in flowerbeds, for hanging baskets , as container plants, and for indoor houseplants. That's one versatile plant! Like true queens, tuberous begonias aren't inclined to relinquish their throne after a single season. These...