Sow and Plant Start with a purchased plant, or sow tansy from seed. These vigorous plants spread and reseed, so it is best to start with only one plant, and grow it as a managed clump. Is tansy easy to grow? Tansy herb plants are easy to grow and haveRead More →
Auxin, cytokinin, gibberellins, abscisic acid are some of the examples of plant growth regulators. They enhance or inhibit the growth of the plants. Which of the following is NOT plant growth hormone? Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C and it is not a plant hormone. Which ofRead More →
iNaturalist. PlantSnap. PictureThis. FlowerChecker. Garden Compass. Agrobase. Plantix. What’s That Flower. What free app identifies plants? iNaturalist. Free on Android and iOS. Artificial intelligence is used here to immediately ID all kinds of plants and wildlife, and it’s also a social network for naturalists — you can record and shareRead More →
Chrysanthemums. … Oak trees. What plant is the most common cause of hay fever? Grasses are the most common cause of allergy. Ragweed is a main cause of weed allergies. Other common sources of weed pollen include sagebrush, pigweed, lamb’s quarters and tumbleweed. Which plant is blamed for hay fever?Read More →
Even with the challenges of cool-climate gardening, tomatoes and cucumbers grow well as companions, along with beans, peas and nasturtiums. … Cover tomato seeds with 1/4 inch of potting mix and cucumber seeds with 1 inch of mix. What should not be planted close to tomatoes? What should not beRead More →
Plant sterols may not reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke like statins do. However, it is proven that sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol. Are plant sterols healthy? Possibly Effective for High cholesterol levels increase a person’s risk for heart disease. Plant sterols can lower cholesterol levels. BecauseRead More →
Moreover, both types of epidermis help to maintain the water balance of the plant. The main difference between upper epidermis and lower epidermis is that upper epidermis possesses a cuticle layer whereas lower epidermis possesses a large number of stomata. What is the waxy cuticle? Answer: The waxy covering onRead More →
Smoke bush companion plants can include: Viburnum. Ninebark. Tickseed. Ornamental grasses. Spirea. Weigela. Black-eyed Susan. Helenium. How fast does Smokebush grow? Its growth rate, however, is highest when the tree is planted in fertile, loamy soil. Under optimal conditions, the Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute says a smoketree can add aboutRead More →
Semi-dwarf can go 30-40 years, full size rootstock over 50 years. There are of course always exceptions to the rules. May I suggest if you really want a long lived, delicious pear tree, to select a variety grafted onto full size rootstock, but you will likely be using ladders toRead More →
Harvesting Black-Eyed Peas Information that comes with seeds of black-eyed peas will indicate how many days until maturity, typically 60 to 90 days after planting. Harvest for several days to a few weeks, depending on the variety you have planted. Do you soak black-eyed peas before planting? Most of themRead More →