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Jun 29 2007

Learning About And Growing Strawberry Plants

Published by Jennifer under Fruit Gardening

Many people want to grow strawberry plants in their home garden.  It is easy to find plants at any local store that sells garden plants but for the best results in strawberry growing a person should do some research about the variety of plants available and how to grow them for the best crop.  There [...]

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Jun 29 2007

About Aquatic Plants And Where To Buy Them

Published by Jennifer under Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants

Probably one of the reasons why people are so enthusiastic about snorkeling and scuba diving is they not only see different kinds of fishes and other creatures, but they also get to take a look at unique colorful aquatic plants that you could not see on the land.  These aquatic plants were known to live [...]

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Jun 29 2007

Proper Care Of Aquarium Plants

Published by Jennifer under Aquarium Plants

The addition of water plants to your aquarium increases the beauty of the tank and often the health of the fish. Choosing the right plants is only half the battle, taking care of the plants is equally as important. Aquarium plants have four basic needs: proper lighting, a balance of CO2, the right mixture of [...]

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Jun 28 2007

Prehistoric and Modern Extinct Plants

Extinct plants are not just an occurrence limited to plants that were living in the Jurassic or Cretaceous period; there are many different plants that have become extinct in modern day.  Some plants are completely extinct, there is no sign of them to be found; while others are extinct in the wild yet continue to [...]

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Jun 28 2007

Easy To Grow Vegetable Garden Plants

Published by Jennifer under Vegetable Gardening

Gardening is a hobby enjoyed by many people and is beneficial to family and friends when a person is able to create a productive crop to share.  For a person who is just beginning to garden it is always best to grown garden plants that have been proven to be easy to grow and disease [...]

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Jun 27 2007

Getting to Know Seed Plants

Spermatophytes or seed plants are very important to the earth’s ecosystem. From their name alone, you can surmise what kind of plants these are. They bear seeds which they use to propagate. There are several types of seed plants, namely conifers, woody plants, Gingko, cycads and angiosperms. 
Conifers
Conifers are what we call those trees which bear [...]

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Jun 27 2007

A Guide to Orchid Plants

Published by Jennifer under Orchids, Plant/Flower Types

Orchid plants are beautiful and full-blooming, and so they are a great choice, regardless of whether you are keeping them indoors or outdoors. There are a few things that are important to know about orchid plants, of which will be discussed here.
Repotting Orchid Plants
For the most part, orchid plants that are growing in pots will [...]

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Jun 26 2007

The Uniqueness of Bamboo Plants

Published by Jennifer under Bamboo, Plant/Flower Types

Bamboo plants have gained quite a bit in popularity in recent years as the beauty and glory of bamboo plants have caught the eye and the attention of many people looking to add plant décor to their home. (not a bad idea!) There are, however, others who feel somewhat undecided about adding bamboo plants as [...]

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Jun 25 2007

A Guide to Blueberry Plants

Published by Jennifer under Fruit Gardening

Blueberry plants are a great type of plant, especially for those beginner gardeners, and they are incredibly long-lived plants with a lifespan that is typical to that of fruit trees. As well the berries from blueberry plants are incredibly versatile and can either be enjoyed fresh, in desserts, or stored by canning or freezing, among [...]

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Jun 24 2007

Facts About Carnivorous Plants

Published by Jennifer under Carnivorous Plants

When people think of carnivorous plants pictures of horror movies with large man eating plants may emerge.  Fiction and sci-fi authors have expounded on the idea of horrible evil plants for many years in many stories.  More currently, with the advent of the video game industry, many games have the characters fleeing a hungry plant [...]

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