341 articles on "plant"

Functions Of A Sewage Treatment Plant

Sewage treatment is very important in our society. It's an area that's often misunderstood if understood at all. Nevertheless, treatment plants have a number of important functions. How to identify a sewage treatment plant A sewage treatm...

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Naturally Occurring Bonsai, or Environmentally Dwarfed Plants

Let us talk about naturally occurring Bonsai, or environmentally dwarfed plants. We will take the example of the plant growing, tacked onto the side of a mountain. This article is not intended as a scientific paper, therefore I have no need and even...

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Funky Garden Plants 2

Funky Garden Plants 2 by: Valerie Garner What's a perennial garden plant that blooms in the winter? A hellebore! It is an outdoor plant that is shocking to see blooming sometimes in the snow. There are many varieties. They are perennial whi...

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The Kowhai New Zealand's National Flower

If there is one flowering plant that New Zealanders call their National Flower it is the Kowhai. It grows naturally throughout the dryer areas of New Zealand and because it is so popular it is planted in almost every garden.There are however 2 main ...

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Caring For Tropicals And Exotic Flowers

Tropical flowers make an exciting change from the more traditional floral gifts such as roses and gerberas, assuming that they're available in your area. Their stark and colorful beauty makes them an impressive gift for special occasions like Mo...

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How to Pick a Good Bonsai Plant if You're a Beginner

It's just amazing to consider the quantity and great diversity of trees and plants that can be used and trained for bonsai. If a plant or tree has a woody stem there is a very good chance that it can be used to develop a bonsai plant. Where are...

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Growing strawberries in containers

Growing strawberries in containers or pots is easy to do, even if you don't have much outdoor space. But you say I don't have room for a garden! Not to worry, this article will show you how to grow strawberries in containers on your deck or...

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A Family Garden for Nature

Each year we look forward to creating a special habitat for for all of our wild and natural friends. Spring has arrived and we have been busy welcoming the season by preparing the garden for all of our summer visitors.Anyone can create a garden - eve...

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Growing Great Tomatoes

For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes vegetable gardening so enjoyable. Whether purchasing plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you harvest an ...

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Essential Greenhouse Gardening Supplies for Bountiful Crops

Greenhouse gardening is not that different from other types of gardening when it comes to the kinds of tools and equipment you need to have in order to be successful. From simple hand tools to flower pots, there are all sorts of types of supplies tha...

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