How to Differentiate Monocot From Dicot Plants

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Flowering plants are divided into two categories. These plants include most grasses and non-coniferous trees even though their flowers may not be easily visible. Dicots contain two cotyledons or embryos within the seed. Monocots have one cotyledon. They are easy to distinguish right after germinati

How to Grow Plugs of Bentgrass

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If you've ever envied the expanses of lush, emerald turf on a golf course you may be interested in growing that same grass at home. Whether you are building an at-home putting green or choose to grow a bentgrass lawn, plugging is an easy way to get it established quickly. Bentgrass is a cool-season

Yellowing of Fig Tree Leaves

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Fig trees are native to the Mediterranean and grow best in warm conditions. They can grow to 50 feet in height at full maturity, but average 10 to 30 feet, and grow successfully in both outdoor and indoor settings. Fig trees require the right mix of sun, warmth, water and nutrition if they're to bea

Tips on Placing Mulch Around My House

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Mulch can add color and texture to your landscaping.garden rock border image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comMulching the gardens, flower beds, shrubs and plants around your house offers a number of important benefits. Mulch improves the appearance of your landscaping, keeps weeds down by...

How Do I Pre-Cool & Store Oriental Lilies?

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Oriental lilies have large, fragrant flowers. They are available in colors of purple, red, white or pink. Unless they are forced to flower at other times, Oriental lilies bloom in the late summer. Gardeners who have just received their Oriental lily bulbs and may not plant them right away should sto

What Is a FURminator Deshedding Tool?

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The FURminator deshedding tool is a specialized type of grooming comb that removes large quantities of loose fur from cats, dogs and other animals, reducing uncontrolled shedding and some related health problems. This tool comes in a range of sizes designed for particular animals and particular type

How to Plant Butternut Squash Seeds

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A type of winter squash, butternut squash grows well in many areas of the U.S. Mature butternut squash plants grow to heights between 12 and 18 inches, usually taking up to 120 days to reach full maturity when sown from seed. Butternut squash seeds prefer planting in warm soil and cannot tolerate so

How to Plant Cucumber Seeds

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Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) belong to the family of gourds (Cucurbitaceae). They are indigenous plants to Asia and Africa. Cucumbers are grown all over the United States, but have been grown in India for approximately 3,000 years. Cucumbers are considered one of the easier to grow vegetables. Howeve

Kinds of Tree Moss

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Moss is a primitive plant known for its distinctive spongy, feathery texture and its ability to grow on trees. They typically grow in shady, moist areas in vast mats that may cover up tree bark or branches. There are several thousand known moss species and a few notable ones you may find on your tre

What Time of the Year Do I Put Flowers in the Ground?

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The United States encompasses 3,000 miles from coast to coast plus Alaska, Hawaii and the six territories. This large area covers nearly every type of climate, and there are many different dates for putting flowers in the ground.

Do I Need to Prune My Raspberries?

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Raspberries, with its many types, are a popular fruit to grow in the home garden. To thrive and produce a substantial harvest of raspberries, there are a few cultural practices that must be met. According to Ohio State University's website, it is important to water, weed, fertilize, prac

How Much Soil Do Vegetables & Fruit Need to Grow?

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The amount of soil necessary for your fruits and vegetables depends on the type of plant and style of garden you are growing. Shallow-root crops are easily grown in a few inches of soil or small container, while other crops need deeper soil to flourish. Deep-bed gardening is one way to get bountiful

South African Flowering Plants

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Daisies thrive in South Africa.Yuji Sakai/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSouth Africa boasts thousands of native plant species. According to Explore South Africa, its plants account for 10 percent of all known botanical species. Many of these plants produce lovely, colorful flowers and South...

How to Start Chinese Trees From Seed

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Chinese trees are popularly used to do bonsai, the Japanese art of growing plants in a shallow container. The art of growing bonsai, however, originated in China, where this type of gardening is called "penjing." The Chinese elm is one of the most popular types of arbor used for bonsai.

Pimento Pepper Plants

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Pimento peppers are used to flavor foods.Jim Franco/Photodisc/Getty ImagesPimento peppers are a type of Capsicum annuum plants within the Solanaceae family. Pimento peppers are common as canned foods, and resemble bell peppers in appearance. The bright red, sweet tasting peppers are used...

Can You Start Rose Cuttings?

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Roses are among the most commonly cultivated flowers in the country, with examples from tiny flowerpot roses to gigantic climbing vines. Starting a new rose garden can be a difficult proposition. Many popular rose examples can be expensive to purchase, and some older varieties are no longer commerci

How to Pick Princess Pine

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Also known as wolf's paw or club moss, princess pine is an evergreen plant that is related to ferns. Princess pine often has both aerial stems and underground stems. The aerial stems produce leaves for photosynthesis. At maturity, they produce cones, which produce spores for reproduction. These aeri

How to Make Plant Labels

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Plant labels are often necessary in helping a gardener identify plants in the garden long after they have been planted. While most nursery plants come with a plant label, these can become lost or faded over time. Your homemade plant labels can be as simple and utilitarian as you wish, or ornate and

Conservation Tips for Carnivorous Pitcher Plants

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What Is Eating My Shasta Daisy?

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Shasta daisies are reportedly not bothered by many pests, but in some instances, they can be appealing to aphids and caterpillars, two species that can cause considerable damage to these delightful plants.