Coconut
Your ultimate guide to Coconut: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
Coconut
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What Is Lethal Bole Rot: Learn About Lethal Bole Rot Disease
What is lethal bole rot? Also known as basal stem rot or ganoderma wilt, lethal bole rot is an extremely destructive fungal disease that affects various palms, including coconut palm. Learn more about bole rot in coconut trees in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Use Coconut In The Garden
In the past we wouldn’t have considered using coconut byproducts in our gardens. Now we know it’s a great renewable natural alternative. Read on.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Coconut Oil Facts: Using Coconut Oil For Plants And More
You can find coconut oil listed as an ingredient in many foods, cosmetics and other items. But what is coconut oil and how is it processed? There are virgin, hydrogenated and refined coconut oils with each being made a slightly different way. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Coconut Palms - How To Grow A Coconut Plant
Growing a coconut palm tree is easy and fun. All you need is a coconut to get started. In the following article, you will find planting information for coconut palms and how to care for them.
By Heather Rhoades
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Coconut Tree Disease And Pests: Treatment Of Coconut Tree Issues
Coconut tree problems can interfere with healthy growth. Therefore, proper diagnosis and treatment of coconut tree issues is essential. Learn more in this article so you can grow healthy coconuts.
By Susan Patterson
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Fertilizing Coconut Palm Trees: How And When To Fertilize Coconut Palms
With proper care, a coconut palm tree will produce an abundance of fruit for up to 80 years, so learning about fertilizing coconut palm trees is of paramount importance for the longevity of the tree. Explore how to fertilize coconut palm trees in this article.
By Amy Grant
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When Are Coconuts Ripe: Do Coconuts Ripen After They Are Picked
If you live in a suitably tropical region, you may be lucky enough to have a coconut in your landscape. The questions then arise, when are coconuts ripe and how to pick coconuts from trees? Click this article to find out all about harvesting coconuts.
By Amy Grant
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Coconut Palm Diseases – Reasons And Fixes For Coconut Wilting
Coconut trees are fairly low maintenance, interesting specimens for the home garden. Even so, they are susceptible to some coconut palm diseases and environmental stresses, such as coconut wilting. Learn more about this here.
By Amy Grant