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The Roadcruza RA510 185/70 R14 88H tire comes with a set of features and characteristics that contribute to its performance and suitability for various driving conditions.

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It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees. Wangari Maathai

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04/11/2016

Facts About African Daisies

African Daisies are herbaceous annuals.
African Daisies grow to a height of 1 - 1.5ft.
African Daisies produces a fruit with abundant seeds.
The genus name, Dimorphotheca, means two shapes of seed since the plant produces two non & identical seed forms.
African Daisies blooms during April-August.
African Daisies start to germinate in 10-30 days.

Growing African Daisies

African daisies need full sun and a light dry soil.
African daisies seeds can be sown in spring after frosts.
Just cover the seeds and keep them moist but not wet.
Sow them about 4 inches apart in the soil.
Add a general purpose fertilizer to the African daisies once a month.
African daisies doesn't transplant well, so plant where you want them.

Care of African Daisies

Remove old and spent leaves to prevent fungus infections.
When reporting see that the crown of the plant is above the level of the soil.
Generally, African Daisies do not need insecticides or fungicides.
If a problem arises treat them with an insecticidal soap and /or fungicide.
Mulching is done around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost.
Water the plant well weekly until soil is completely moist.

02/11/2016

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02/11/2016

'Blue-eyed African Daisy' - Arctotis Grandis: 'Blue Eyed Daisy' grows 12"-18" high and 12" wide; they produce daisy-like flowers from Annually, with white petals and centers of blue and gold. Foliage has green on top and silver green on the underside. This plant is great for cut flowers. Plant in full sun with well draining, sandy soil. It has low water needs once it's established.

01/11/2016

Right Tree in the Right Place

Available space is probably the consideration most overlooked or misunderstood when deciding what tree to plant. Before you plant, it is important to know what the tree will look like as it nears maturity. Consider its height, crown spread, and root space.

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It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees. Wangari Maathai

01/10/2016

What is a Bare Root Perennial, Shrub or Tree?

MANY trees, shrubs and perennial are available as bare-root plants. Growers dig the plants while they're dormant, wash the soil from the roots, and surround the roots in moist packing material prior to shipping.

There are several benefits of purchasing bare-root vs. container-grown plants:
- Bare-root plants are usually less expensive.
- They often establish more quickly.
- You may find a larger selection, especially via mail order.

Keep bare root trees moist and cool until planting. Roots must stay moist until planting time. If roots are at all dry upon arrival, submerge the root ball in a bucket of water for about eight hours. Immediately upon receiving a bare root tree, I remove it from its packing to make sure the roots are still moist.