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Archive for June, 2007

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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Jun 23 2007

Kinds of Desert Plants

Plants thrive in almost every part of the world except for the coldest regions. One of the regions which some plants needed to adapt to in order for tem to survive is the desert region. These dry and hot places make living very difficult. The plants that live here are highly specialized and have adapted […]

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Jun 22 2007

Information on Endangered Plants

Any plants which are in imminent danger of extinction are considered as being endangered plants. There are many different types of endangered plants in the world today, some of which will be discussed here.
Types of Endangered Plants
This is a type of small rainforest tree that is related to the macadamia nut tree, and this tree […]

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Jun 21 2007

Interesting Facts About Well-Known Exotic Plants

There are several species of exotic plants that we have grown so accustomed to that we almost take them for granted. Actually what you think you know about these plants may not be all there is to them. The Venus flytrap, bamboo plants, orchids and bonsai are all very different but have one critical fact […]

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Jun 20 2007

North American Native Grassland Plants

People on the North American continent have long appreciated and admired the native grasslands of the prairie areas.  Even the music of these areas has been influenced by the beauty of the grasslands using such phrases as “amber waves of grain”.  The North American native grassland plants are not only beautiful the represent an important […]

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Jun 19 2007

A Guide to Ground Cover Plants

There are many advantages to using ground cover plants, and so when you are considering replacement of your lawn with other plants, you want to be sure that you properly assess all the needs of your family and pets that use the yard. Once you have taken into consideration how your yard is used, you […]

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Jun 19 2007

Hydroponic Gardening In Your Garden

Published by Jennifer under Hydroponic Gardening

Hydroponic gardening is a way of growing you plants in another medium instead of soil. Researchers have found out that soil is not necessary in the growth of plants. It is the nutrients in soil that make plants grow not sol itself. These nutrients can be dissolved in a liquid mixture where the plant roots […]

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Jun 18 2007

Medicinal Uses for Herb Plants

Herb plants are used for medicinal purposes as well as an additive to flavor food.  Some of the medicinal purposes for herb plants have been used for centuries with success, although the accuracy of the medicinal properties of some of these plants has been questioned.
Medicinal Herbs
One common type of medicinal herb is gingko biloba.  Gingko […]

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Jun 17 2007

Decorating With House Plants

Published by Jennifer under Indoor Plants

Plants are mush needed by people for their emission of oxygen and for our supply of food. Other needs for plants are for medicines, all kinds of construction supplies, furniture supplies and also paper products. There are so much more use of plants but another use is for decorating a house or office.
House plants are […]

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Jun 16 2007

A Review of the Best Indoor Plants

Published by Jennifer under Indoor Plants

When it comes to indoor gardening you should know that it can be just as fun as outdoor gardening, and there are a few indoor plants in particular that you should be interested in having, of which will be discussed in detail here.
Braided Ficus Tree
This is one of the best indoor plants of all, namely […]

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Jun 15 2007

Landscape Plants: Seasonal And Perennial

They say that doing gardening as your hobby and keeping a nice garden prolongs the life of someone.  Aside from the fact that maintaining or taking care of plants are a nice exercise and therapeutic activity, having a nice landscape for your garden or backyard could only add cheer and beauty to your life. 
To make […]

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Jun 14 2007

Medicinal Plants And Their Uses

Published by Jennifer under Medicinal Plants

In eras past there tended to be an appreciation for medicinal plants and their uses.  Often a shaman or wise woman would be very knowledgeable about the various plants in the area and the all their uses including medicinal.  With the advent of modern medicine many people began to mistrust the use of these plants […]

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Jun 13 2007

Choosing Nursery Plants

Published by Jennifer under Nursery Plants

Many people like plants and it shows because there are so many nurseries around that cater to a broad diversity of nursery plants while there are also other nurseries that specialize in just one kind of plant and its varieties.
People like to buy nursery plants and grow them by themselves. There is a sense of […]

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Jun 12 2007

The Benefits of Ocean Plants

There are a number of ocean plants people see every time that they visit the ocean, but are not as entirely familiar with. In other words, ocean plants have a tendency to be taken for granted. This is because ocean plants are almost always considered a “nuisance” and the plants are not “respected” for the […]

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Jun 11 2007

List Of Common Poisonous Plants

Believe it or not many of the plants you have around you everyday are actually poisonous. You may walk on, decorate with or even eat plants that contain dangerous or deadly poisons. Certain fruits and vegetables, garden and wild, as well as decorative plants could make you family or pets ill if ingested. In this […]

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Jun 10 2007

On the Addition of Pond Plants

Some things are taken for granted and the beauty of the simplicity of a pond is one of them. Having a pond in your front or back yard can provide a unique look that is difficult to duplicate with any other fixture. Ponds have a certain air about them that creates a unique sentiment that […]

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Jun 08 2007

The Diversity of Rainforest Plants

The rainforest is a beautiful place filled with wondrous creatures and plants of the strangest variety. The unique climate in the rainforest itself makes for really diverse plant life and healthy plants. People seldom come here and those who live in the periphery of the rainforest respect it and do not abuse the life in […]

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Jun 07 2007

The Difference Between Rare and Exotic Plants

Landscapers, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts seek after both rare and exotic plants. However not everyone knows the difference between rare and exotic plants. Exotic plants can be rare but not every rare plant is necessarily exotic. On the same hand, not every exotic plant is rare to its native locale. In this article you will […]

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Jun 06 2007

Rare Plants: Unique Designs For Your Garden

If you have a “green thumb” and are very interested in to planting different kinds of plants, probably you may also be interested to learn the different kinds of rare plants that you could put in your garden to give an unusual look to your landscape.  These rare plants are known to come from different […]

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Jun 06 2007

What’s Green about a Greenhouse?

Published by Jennifer under Greenhouses

Greenhouses, or as they were known in the 19th century Conservatories, are freestanding structures that house plants and admit light to ‘feed’ them.
Plants don’t move around like animals, so they have to get their food in other ways. To some extent they pull it in from the soil by capillary action. ‘Capillary action’ happens, for […]

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Jun 05 2007

Savanna Plant: Sacred And Valuable

If you love the flora and the fauna and are very enthusiastic about keeping your garden beautiful because of them, you may be very familiar with savanna plants and have considered adding them to your wonderful collection of plants.  Most savanna plants not only contribute to the beautification of our gardens and backyards, but they […]

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