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Weather for Gardeners - Greenhouse gases and the Greenhouse Effect
Examples of changes that can result are heavier and more frequent rains, the onset of droughts in areas that have rarely seen them, and a more rapid breakup of polar and glacial ice packs.
California
El Segundo
Time to Eat Broccoli!
My mother and sister-in-law are always happy to get our broccoli, so we'll harvest some for everybody this week and let the rest grow bigger. But I can't really keep spraying the Bacillus because it's raining so often.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Effects of Ultraviolet Light on Plant Growth
Although the effects vary among plant species and cultivars, most plants are negatively affected to some degree.Scientists are addressing concerns about potential crop losses by trying to develop plants that are resistant to damage from ultraviolet light.According...
California
Santa Monica
Chrysanthemum Varieties – What Are Some Different Types Of Mums
Examples include Tobago and Indian Summer. To simplify the process for home gardeners, plants are often divided into eight distinct chrysanthemum plant types.– Single chrysanthemums, one of the most common varieties of mums, are distinguished by a flat...
Ohio
Willoughby
Space Violets
The LDEF was finally retrieved by the space shuttle Columbia in 1990. The schedule slipped and the LDEF was to be retrieved in 1986. You might never be an astronaut, but you can own a descendant of a space traveler.
California
El Segundo
Guide to Leaf Identification
For example, the leaf of a gray birch (Betula populifolia) will be triangular with toothed edges, an acutely pointed tip, a straight base and veins fanning out from its center.Leaf size and color also factor into the recognition equation.
California
Santa Monica
How Does Altitude Affect Vegetation?
For example, in a recent study at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, researchers analyzed the water and salt content of the soil at various elevations to study the way in which shrubs and small plants developed in the Mojave Desert.
California
Santa Monica
How Do Microwaves Affect Plants?
It's common for many seeds, when exposed to microwaves, to germinate at a much slower rate. This results in plants that mature too rapidly and die before they reach full size.When plant seeds are exposed directly to microwaves, they, like foods placed...
California
Santa Monica
The Effect of Black Light on Plants
Enriching compounds like carotenoids can make the plant more nutritious.More than 97 percent of all UV light is filtered out naturally in the upper atmosphere before it reaches Earth.
California
Santa Monica
The Significance of the Peace Lily Plant
In the psyche it is believed to create a feeling of things becoming right and whole.The ancient Chinese art and science of Feng Shui is system of principles governing spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (qi).
California
Santa Monica
Save Time In Your Home Garden With Plasticulture
Lynsey Grosfield This year, I grew all my squash and pumpkins on landscaping fabric, irrigating and fertilizing them with aboveground clay pots, the drainage holes of which were aligned with holes in the fabric.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tan and Apricots
Until then I didn't have any freckles there, but after that sunburn, lots of big freckles appeared on my shoulders and remained there. Only when they are orange and soft, I pick them up from the tree.
California
El Segundo
No Sludge Allowed in Organic Standards
Tags certified organic , USDA Photo courtesy of USFWS Sludge, basically solid waste from industrial wastewater and sewage treatment plants, cannot be used as a fertilizer on organic foods.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are Geraniums Poisonous to Humans?
The lines, called veins, radiate from one central point on the leaf. In 2006, geraniums were voted the herb of the year. Russell, geraniums may cause minor skin irritation due to the essential oils present in the plant.
California
Santa Monica
7 Daily Tractor Maintenance Tasks
He helped me compile these seven daily tractor-maintenance steps to help prevent problems with safety and upkeep. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Hobby Farms.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Stop Production of Cotton in a Female Cottonwood Tree
Overspray from the herbicide will cause desirable shrubs, fruits and vegetables to drop blossoms.Monitor the cottonwood tree to ensure that the tree service sprays it with an ethephon herbicide such as Florel while it is in bloom.
California
Santa Monica
Ankole-Watusi Cattle
Special Considerations/Notes: Ankole-Watusi tolerate temperature and weather extremes well, says the breed's international registry. The large horns act as radiators; blood circulating through the horn area is cooled and then returned to the main body.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Care for Miniature Potted Christmas Trees
Remove the foil wrapping around the pot when watering or immediately after. Dessication is the No. 1 killer of these small trees.Place the miniature potted Christmas tree in a cool area of the house.
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow Olive Trees at Home
Keep the olive trees away from heating vents and radiators and slightly back from the window. They are native to the Mediterranean region, Asia and Africa. Water the tree less in the fall.Fertilize your olive tree in the spring and summer every two weeks...
California
Santa Monica
Lesser Swinecress Control: Tips For Controlling Swinecress Plants
It is a persistent nuisance that spreads quickly and smells unpleasant. It is most common in worked or tilled soil where other things are trying to grow, like gardens and orchards.
Ohio
Willoughby
A Refreshing Walk on Upland Reunion Island
Creole folks enjoy spending Sundays up in the mountain, cooking cari and other flavorsome recipes on wood fires, starting early in the morning. Large trees are not to be found here but are replaced by bushes, shrubs and short size plants.
California
El Segundo
How to Root a Schefflera Cutting
The water should come out the bottom drainage holes.Place the pot in a bright location, but not in direct sunlight. The heat from the sun makes it too hot inside the plastic bag.Check the soil every day to make sure it is moist.
California
Santa Monica
What Is the Structure of Hibiscus Flowers?
At the tip of each of these branches is a round stigma.The male reproductive structure in a plant is called the stamen. The petals are unfused, meaning they are each separate from one another.The pistil is the female reproductive part of a plant.
California
Santa Monica
Cold Hardiness and Palms- what does it mean and what can be done about it?
I am not talking about mountains versus deserts, but just hills versus valleys.Cold air flows off hillsides, so palms planted near the tops of hills will often have much less cold damage during a frost than those planted near the bottom, or in a valley,...
California
El Segundo
What Are the White Spots on Rose Bushes?
Scale looks like oyster shell and appear white as eggs and nymphs. Pruning of damaged branches is recommended by Plant Answers.The Leaf Hopper is a grey, green or yellow insect that measures 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length.
California
Santa Monica
Preparing A Passion Flower Vine For Winter
The colder the area you live in, the more you will want to mulch the area.Winter is an excellent time to prune your passion flower vine. These types of features tend to absorb and radiate heat and will help keep your Passiflora vine remain a little warmer...
Ohio
Willoughby
Brown Leaves on a Money Tree Plant
It has handsome green foliage and is fairly easy to care for. Overwatering the money tree plant may result in the tips of the leaves browning, while soil that is too dry will cause the leaves to turn brown and drop off.
California
Santa Monica