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Hot Biscuits plant- Amaranthus paniculatus – An Annual

Hot Biscuits plant is an annual belonging to the family Amaranthaceae and Genus Amaranthus and belongs to cruentus species. This Annual can grow up to a height of 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) that is 36-48 in. (90-120 cm). It needs Full sun to partial shade to grow. It has herbaceous foliage which is of Bronze-Green [...]

Allium stellatum (Prairie Onion or Fall Glade Onion)

Allium stellatum, known as Prairie Onion or Fall Glade Onion, is an excellent choice for the rock garden. The species name stellatum is botanical name for “starry”, and refers to the umbels. The attractiveness of this flower is created by delightfully impressive clusters of deep reddish pink flowers atop 12-18 inch stems. Each small flower [...]

Dangers posed by voles, rats and mice in your garden, and how to deal with these pests

These 3 are the big pests, infecting both the home and the garden (and seems quite obvious, if you have mice in your garden, you are likely to also find them in your house). All these rodents now live in close proximity to human beings, and make their living from the waste we generate, such [...]

Kitchen Garden – Damage aphids can do, and steps to remove aphids from your garden – tips and techniques

One of the most common pests in a kitchen garden are called Aphids, these are very small creatures (insects) with a pear shape and soft in texture. Aphids have a long antenna, with 2 short tubes projecting from the ends of their abdomen. There are different varieties of Aphids, some having wings that are transparent. [...]


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