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Shamrock, Symbol of Ireland
Because it's a legume, clover can convert nitrogen into fertilizer, thus reducing the need for additional lawn food. The rogue fourth leaf is often much smaller than the others. The association of Ireland and the shamrock is an ancient one.
California
El Segundo
Ornamental Red Clover – How To Grow Red Feather Foxtail Clover
Place the container in a dark location for 3 days, rinsing and draining the seed twice per day. Sow the tiny seeds in a well-prepared bed from January to April or August to November.
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Willoughby
Clover Plant Care: Growing Bronze Dutch Clover Plants
Two waterings per week is adequate in most climates, less if you live in a rainy climate.Mow the plants occasionally, as bronze Dutch clover lawns are most attractive when maintained at about 3 inches.All clovers are a valuable source of nectar for honeybees...
Ohio
Willoughby
When to Plant Clover Seeds
Red clover (Trifolium pretense) will grow in USDA plant hardiness zones 3a through 8b.As a living mulch, clover not only contributes nitrogen to the soil, it keeps weeds at bay and holds moisture in the soil.
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Santa Monica
How to Use Root Stimulator When Planting
Use the root stimulator very early in the growing season, when the plant's root development is in its most crucial and important stage.Fill a bucket with water, and add in enough root stimulator formula to make a diluted solution as stated on the package.
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Santa Monica
How to Remove Salt From Sunflower Seeds
Salted sunflower seeds are a common snack, but those who prefer a more natural taste may wish to remove the salt. Several soakings and rinsings will remove most of the salt from the seeds, but avoid this method and purchase unsalted sunflower seeds if...
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Santa Monica
How to Get Rid of White Powder Mold on Plants With a Vinegar Mix
Powder mold does not kill the plant but will hasten its defoliation, prevent normal flowering and cause early dormancy. Vinegar is an effective home remedy for the problem.Vinegar is an effective fungicide spray for powdery mold.Pour 2 tbsp.
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Santa Monica
Plants in the North Pole
North Pole alpine plants growing on an incline or mountainous terrain include mat-making and cushion plants, or cluster-like communities of plants that grow together to protect each other from the elements.The outdoor environment of the North Pole is...
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Santa Monica
How to Ship a Cactus
Hold the cactus over the pot and shake it to remove excess soil from around the roots.Layer three or four paper towels together and dip them in water to dampen them. Close the lid of the box and seal it with packing tape.Write the name and address of...
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Santa Monica
Castor Bean Plant Laws
In this instance, the exception allows for display of the castor bean plant in a botanical collection. The exceptions also allow for the possession of castor bean plants or seeds for retail/wholesale sales purposes; but mandates that the plants or seeds...
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Santa Monica
What Liquids Do Plants Grow Best In?
They both contain few, if any, extra elements that the plant doesn't need, as well as a neutral pH (acidity/alkalinity) that many plants desire. The acid could corrode the waxy coating of the plant, making it sick and vulnerable to diseases and bacteria.
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Santa Monica
How Are Conifers & Ferns Different?
Many conifers have needle- or scale-like leaves that are very different in shape and appearance from leaves found in ferns.Many temperate forests are dominated by conifers like pine and Douglas fir.
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Santa Monica
How to Kill a Banana Tree Root
It should be easy to reach the roots, as they tend to be quite shallow in banana plants. Cut these roots close to the plant itself to shorten and detach them, reducing their spread.
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Santa Monica
Can Plants Grow in Other Liquids Besides Water?
Milk is also known to cause bacterial growth in soil, due to the abundance of carbohydrates in the milk. Watering plants with tea is beneficial for plants fed water high in salt, since the acid in the tea neutralizes the salt.
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Santa Monica
Characteristics of Tropical Soils
The soils of temperate regions that contain clay also often contain the element montmorillinite. There are equally spaced numbers, 0 through 14 that represent either an acidic element or an alkaline element within any given compound.
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Santa Monica
Indoor House Plants That Do Not Require Sunlight
It will grow 1 to 4 feet tall and the soil should completely dry out before watering. Cut back any old canes to promote new growth and let the plant completely dry out before watering.The peace lily can grow in minimal light and tolerate a very low humidity.
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Santa Monica
Which Liquids Do Seeds Grow Best In?
Salty liquid draws water out of the seeds, drying them out so they die. The amount of salt a seed can tolerate depends on the species. It has a low pH. Growing seeds in other liquids may be successful if pH, and the amount of dissolved substance, sugar,...
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Santa Monica
Fun Facts About Vascular & Nonvascular Plants
Scientists have determined that some nonvascular plants share distinct traits with two types of freshwater algae. While scientists tell us that nonvascular plants were the first to evolve, they just don't show up in the fossil record.
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Santa Monica
What Adaptations Does Grass Need to Survive?
If seeds are released from the parent plant when conditions are too cold, too wet or too hot for them to grow, they can remain dormant until environmental cues indicate that it's time to start growing.
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Santa Monica
Why Do Plant Cells Have Cell Walls As Well As Cell Membranes?
These fibers form a tough but flexible "mesh" surrounding the cell membrane that provides strength and structural support to the cell. The cell wall prevents the plant cells from bursting and helps to give the plant the structural support it needs; the...
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Santa Monica
Irish Moss Side Effects
Irish moss blooms small white flowers. As a result, individuals that are taking anticoagulant medications (blood thinners) should abstain from using Irish moss in any form. Side effects that may occur include feeling lightheaded, dizziness and syncope...
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Santa Monica
How to Grow Sugarcane Inside
Turn 8-8-8 granular fertilizer into the soil for more nutrition.Plant 2- to 3-foot-tall sugarcane stalks with at least six buds for best success. Increase to 2 inches of water per week when the shoots emerge.Give sugarcane 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 fertilizer...
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Santa Monica
How to Fix a Leaning Plant
The plant must be trained to stand up straight rather than forced into an unnatural position.Revisit the plant every few days and test the tension of the plant tape or ribbon. Add 6 inches to this measurement.Purchase or create a plant stake from a sturdy...
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Santa Monica
The Effect of Carbonated Water on Plant Growth
This decreases evaporation so the plant conserves more water and needs less.Carbonated water contains macronutrients that are essential to plant growth, according to researchers at the University of Colorado.
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Santa Monica
How Does Water Temperature Affect Plants?
Ohio State University says that hot water injures cucurbit seeds, such as squash and pumpkin. In a 2005 article in the "Journal of Economic Entomology," scientists reported that immersing grape cuttings in hot water is effective in controlling the mealybug...
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Santa Monica
Butter Daisy, a Low Maintenance Annual
They are truly low-maintenance, high performing plants.The butter daisy is known by such common names as butter daisy, star daisy, gold medallion flower, and I'm sure there are others.
California
El Segundo
Does Pepsi, Water or Apple Juice Make Plants Grow Faster?
Even natural apple juice has sugar in it, so while it may not be as bad for the plants as Pepsi or other cola, it certainly is not good for the plant and will not promote accelerated plant growth.In nature, plants survive on water and sunlight.
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Santa Monica