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Geraniums could help control devastating Japanese beetle

Geraniums may hold the key to controlling the devastating Japanese beetle, which feeds on nearly 300 plant species and costs the ornamental plant industry $450 million in damage each year, according to scientists with the ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 08, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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When plants attract bugs, it may be their own fault

If you're debating about what impatiens to plant in your yard, a recent study at the University of Illinois suggests that you go with Cajun Carmine, that is if you want fewer insects in your garden. Why some varieties of ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Alternatives to pine bark and peatmoss identified for commercial, home gardens

Pine bark and peatmoss are the two most common substrates used for horticultural crop production in the southeastern United States, but both media can present challenges to growers. Reduced forestry production ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Probing Question: Does talking to plants help them grow?

In a 1986 interview, England’s Prince Charles discussed his gardening habits, commenting "I just come and talk to the plants, really. Very important to talk to them; they respond."

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created Sep 04, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (31) | comments 1


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