To rejuvenate old trees and shrubs. As trees and shrubs mature, their forms may become unattractive. Pruning can restore vigor, and enhance the appearance of these plants. Blossom end rot is a soft rotting circle at the bottom of the fruit that is caused by fluctuating moisture conditions when that fruit was about the size of a pea. The best way to avoid this problem is simply to maintain even moisture.
Splits can occur on the trunk of the tree as well as on branches.
Trees which are most susceptible to this type of injury are those with thin bark, such as certain fruit trees. Newly planted trees or young trees are more prone to bark-splitting. Bark splits are not likely to be fatal to trees, although they will, in some cases, allow entry of disease organisms which can cause decay. Bringing hardy bulbs indoors will add color to household plants. This is easily accomplished with hardy bulbs if there is storage for the bulbs at a cold temperature.