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It is difficult to know what to do about investing in new plant material this year. In spite of fears of drought, the ...

Succulents are ornamental plants which are low maintenance. Some people call them slow-growing plants. Anyone can grow them, including children because they don’t need a lot of watering and ...

Of these, carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) are derived mainly from the atmosphere and water. Soil minerals and/or soil organic matter are the ... to provide guidance for the visual diagnosis ...

Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) is a serious water weed and is infamous for its invasive, fast-growing nature. Given ...

From compact hedges to pretty ground covers, these plants offer a quick and easy finishing touch to your landscape.

Purchased bulbs won't need additional watering. For potted plants, water when planting and then only during dry spells.