Herbs are plants used for culinary, medicinal, or religious purposes. Some herbs are used to provide relief of symptoms such as pain, fever, or cold. Other herbs are used for cosmetic purposes or as natural dyes. The word ‘herb’ is derived from the Old French word ‘erbe’, meaning grasses and vegetables which were grown in …
Plant growing is about how much a plant can produce and how long it takes to grow. Plant growth is measured in an area per time, such as grams per square meter per second. A plant with a high growth rate would be one that would grow the most amount of weight in say 10 …
A shrub is a woody plant that has many stems and grows to be no taller than 10 m. Shrubs are characterized by having several from 1 to 5 inches in diameter. Some common types of shrubs include privet, hawthorn, and juniper bush. In this article, we are going to go through the various types …
While there is some research pointing towards plants being able to sense and react to sound, it’s still difficult to say whether or not music has a tangible effect on your plants. Anecdotally, many gardeners have personal anecdotes about how they play music for their plants while harvesting produce and the results are fruits with …
Bugs are often attracted to plants for the same reasons people are, namely, they want something green and leafy to munch on. And while it might seem strange that plants attract bugs, it’s actually a fairly common occurrence. In this article we go into detail if plants attract bugs and why does that happen. Do …
Plants need a number of things in order for them to grow. In this article, we are going to explore what plants need for them to grow. What Plants Need to Grow: 1. sunlight: All plants need sunlight for them to grow. Without the sun, they cannot produce chlorophyll which is essential for photosynthesis. Chlorophyll …
One of the most common issues with basil is its susceptibility to fusarium wilt, a fungal disease that causes the leaves to turn white and die. These symptoms are similar to other plant diseases and pests, but it is important to distinguish between fusarium wilt and other issues to save the plant. This article will …
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If you’ve ever taken a night walk through a forest or along the beach, there’s no doubt that you have noticed how crisp and refreshing the air feels. You may be surprised to learn, though, that did not happen by chance. In this article, I am going to list common plants that release oxygen at …
Some of you may wonder why you should add wood ashes to your lawn. The people who ask this question are probably aware that wood ashes contain potassium and phosphorus which is needed by plants for good growth. They are also aware of the fact that garden soil can be deficient in potassium and phosphorus. …
“Do Plants absorb water through their leaves?” is one of the questions that constantly come to my attention and this article aims to answer that. The answer is no. Plants absorb water and nutrients through their roots in the soil, not through their leaves. The area of a plant’s leaf that you see is called …
