Category: Gardening
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10 Beautiful Fall Flowers
Asters Goldenrod Sunflowers Coneflowers Sedum Perennial Sage Chrysanthemums Roses Cosmos Marigolds
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Types of Roots and Root Systems
There are 3 types of root systems plants can have: taproot, fibrous roots, or adventitious roots. A plant may have more than 1 of these […]
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Plant Profile: Gray Dogwood
The Gray Dogwood, or Cornus racemosa, is a perennial shrub that is native to majority of the northeastern United States and Texas. The gray dogwood […]
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Plant Profile: Sunflowers
Sunflowers! In the Asteraceae family and within the genus Helianthus, which is comprised of over 70 species, the sunflowers are native to the Americas and […]
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Best Plants to Grow in Terrariums
Terrarium gardening is a popular form of growing plants indoors. Many of them can take the form of miniature gardens, and can be as simple […]
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Plant Profile: Bergamot (Bee Balm)
“Bergamot” can refer to the bergamot herb, or the bergamot orange. Both have a similar citrusy-floral scent and flavor but they are two separate plants […]
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Pet Friendly Herbs to Grow Indoors
In this post we will be going over the best herbs to grow indoors that are also completely safe if ingested by your cat or […]
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Science Behind the Best Harvest Timings
If you have any experience with gardening, it’s guaranteed that you’ve thought about the best time to harvest your precious produce. When is it too […]
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Botany: What Makes A Plant Annual vs Perennial?
Annual plants, as their name implies, grow for 1 year (or growing season) and then die. Perennial plants will grow over multiple years and in […]
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How to Treat and Prevent Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is one of the most common plant diseases. It is a fungal disease caused by Erysiphales fungi that affects a wide variety of […]
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