Have you ever opened up a fruit and found seeds sprouting inside? What causes seeds to germinate prematurely? The premature germination of seeds inside fruits, called “vivipary”, is due to hormonal imbalance or a reduced level of abscisic acid (ABA). This can happen when the fruit is under environmental stress, overripe, deficient in potassium, overfertilized […]
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Hoyas are often confused with orchids. Are hoyas orchids? Hoyas and orchids are not related and have different vining structures and blooming features. But the plant care in terms of the light, temperature, and fertilizer requirement is very similar. In this article, we will show you all the differences and similarities. 1. Classification In terms
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If you are looking for a solution to all the problems in gardening, it would most likely be mulching. Mulching retains moisture, prevents erosion, prevents weeds, maintains soil temperature, prevents diseases, and even increases crop yield and immunity. In this article, we will show you how mulching can achieve these magical functions in your garden.
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Microbes are a key component in healthy, organic gardens. Among the many ways to increase beneficial microbes in the soil, a quick and effective way to do so is to add an inoculant. What are the different types of inoculants you can use? The most commonly used soil inoculants are mycorrhizal fungi to improve water
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It can be frustrating to propagate rose cuttings. Even though new leaves have grown, they can still turn black and rot. What could be the problem? Cuttings that have turned black from the bottom or from the top are both infected by the Black Spot fungus (Diplocarpon rosae) which can spread easily in warm, humid weather.
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If you have propagated stem cuttings before, you must have wondered if you should let them callus for a week or so before planting them into the soil. And why should you? Letting stem cuttings callus before propagation is a prerequisite for most plant species (especially succulents and perennials) to develop roots. It reduces the
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It is easy and fun to make seed bombs to start a wildflower patch to attract bees and other pollinators to your vegetable and fruit garden. In this article, we will show you some recipes and simple steps to make seed bombs using clay, and even flour and recycled papers. Seeds – What seeds are
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People often put molasses or sugar in compost teas to water their organic garden. Can sugar be really used as a fertilizer? Sugar feeds the microbes in soil and can be used as a fertilizer to boost the decomposition of organic matter (called the “priming effect”), resulting in the release of more nutrients available
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It is common for compost to get moldy when it is moist over a period of time. Is moldy compost dangerous? Moldy or decaying compost can carry airborne toxic bacteria that can result in the deadly Legionnaire disease after inhaling. A mask should be worn when handling compost because the mold spores can get stirred
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Weed control in your garden and lawn doesn’t always have to be a nightmare. Tilling can effectively reduce weeds if it is deep enough that goes at least 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cm) below the surface. That way weed seeds can be turned from the topsoil to a lower layer and can be
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