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Proper pruning will help shade persimmon fruit

If the persimmon tree is planted in full sun, I have had luck producing fruit without sunburn by pruning to produce adequate shade.

How can I improve my vegetable garden’s output?

We have a raised bed vegetable garden. For the last few years our tomatoes, zucchini and eggplants have produced little to no fruit.

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Fig trees need ample water while producing fruit

We are quickly approaching temperatures (and wind) that require watering figs three times a week. The higher temperatures demand more water for production to continue.

What can be done to help ailing gardenia?

Gardenias have similar needs as roses. Their health and growth respond best to wood chip mulch decomposing on the soil surface.