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"Japanese maples are gorgeous, widely varied trees. There are upright varieties as well as weeping or cascading varieties. The height also varies greatly depending on the variety of maple you get. The dwarf trees can reach 6 feet while other Japanese maples can grow..."

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How To: Banana Trees

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"Bananas can be very difficult to grow. For the most part they are just grown on plantations and bought in the supermarket. It is possible to grow plants in your backyard though. Banana plants merely make a lot of care and have to be grown just right.

First thing that must be considered is where to plant the banana tree(s). Banana trees should be planted in good soil that drains well. Potting soil or simply the dirt in your yard will tend to not work very well. A 20 percent perlite soil mixture bought at your local..."

Read the entire article by Theresa Sylvester at Associated Content.