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Sterile s of loosestrife may not be so
The showy purple s of purple loosestrife (Ly salicaria and L. virgatum) are attractive both in the garden and on roadsides.

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Sterile, soilless -starting mix (available at most garden shops or home improvement stores); clean s; water; or big spoon; ; s or wooden craft s; permanent marker or pencil; and a drip tray. Using a is very important when starting seeds indoors.
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Sterile, low mix
Plastic pots or a seed starting tray
s and empty trays
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A sterile .

The knob on the end of the , which recieves the .

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A created when the mineral 'mica' has been heated to the point of expansion, like popcorn. A good addition to container es, retains moisture and air within the .
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With clippers, cut off the unwanted stems at the base. Keep the area dry until it callouses over in a few days. Continue to water the sticks like normal.
It's recommended to young parts of the so they won't scar.
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Self- - A plant that cannot using its own pollen.
- A . A .
Silver - A disease that causes silvery .

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Use a commercial potting mix-growers recommend 'a coarse, porous mix', provide , and water infrequently.
s in pots can be ed in a garage. Ideally temperatures stay between 40 and 60 °F (4 to 15 °C).

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Plant s instead of s and s.
If you have problems or washouts after heavy rains because of s, tame the hills with proper or create a rock dry bed to manage and divert the water.

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'Avoid a line between house and by using along the house itself, then bring more planting into the design by incorporating plant beds into the terrace,' says James Scott.
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Seeds need , weight, moisture-retaining soil that is also well-ing. I recommend E.B. Stone s Seed-Starter Mix. Before , place the soil in a large bowl, sprinkle with water, and mix to moisten it evenly.
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Start with soil - When you bring a new plant into your home, it using soil. Your plant may have come home from the store with in the soil. Gently remove all the soil from the plants and repot in new, soil.
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: a sterile, lightweight, porous, white material produced by heating to approximately 1800 degrees f.; perlite's principal value in soil mixtures is ...
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It is very important to start seeds in fresh, , bagged starting mix. You do not want to use straight "" or other bagged mixes. They're often times too heavy and for good .
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Both and bushes can be propagated using the method, which involves snipping off pieces of a plant and rooting it.
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Use a high-quality, sterile potting soil to avoid possible soil-borne pests.
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Vermiculite - A soil mineral created from 'mica' which has been heated to the point of expansion. It is a good soil additive used in potting mixes. It retains moisture and air within the soil.
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Always, always, always, use tool equipment and soil when any plant, especially roses from cuttings. and diseases will slow and even prevent roots from forming. Wash tools and pots with water container 2 caps full of bleach and allow to dry.
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Lace-cap type with light blue to pink sterile s and darker ones.
‘Buttons 'n Bows'. Grows 3–4 ft. high and wide, bearing deep pink flowers with white-edged s.
‘Domotoi'.

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reproductive organs are converted to petals - as a result, they are sexually and therefore have little wildlife value
as they do not produce pollen, or seeds.
- A plant that keeps its leaves throughout the .
Family - A term for classifying similar s.

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You can buy premade or make your own from potting mix (make sure it does not have any r added) and . Adding the latter into the substrate is practiced to bind any toxins in the water or soil and absorb any odors.
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When you remove the affected es, it is absolutely essential that you use a , sharp knife to prevent contaminating the healthy tissue with the same you are trying to defeat. The cut surface should then be dusted with a developed for this purpose.
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Then the cuttings are placed in a flat of sterile media containing a mix of 50% , and 50% perlite or vermiculite. The flat is placed in a bag with struts to keep bag away from the and placed in a light area with no direct sunlight.
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Genetic control: This involves the use of genetic methods, such as the release of sterile s, to control s. Example: The release of sterile male Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis , to control wild populations of this pest. Sterile male mosquitos are used to combat malaria.
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Many of the commercial mixes contain no soil but s such as perlite, which is a material produced from heating volcanic rock, vermiculite, which is a , lightweight mica product, and peat moss which is partially degraded matter found in marshy areas.
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flower s are composed of both and fertile flowers. The center flowers in the cluster are fertile, but not showy. The showy outer flowers in the cluster are with colored s. These showy sepals are retained in the cluster after the other flower parts fade and drop off the plant.
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When expanded, each granular, snow-white particle of Perlite is sterile with a pH and contains many tiny, closed cells or bubbles. The surface of each particle is covered with tiny cavities, which provide an extremely large surface area.
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Perlite soil is , and . It naturally contains the different minerals which are essential for the growth of the plant. Being inorganic it is free from weeds, diseases, and pests.
Perlite is non- and there are very few fire hazards.

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Growing Info: Best started in potting soil indoors or in a before the last . These rare and tiny seeds will produce delicate seedlings that can be potted until all danger of frost is gone. They can then be ed to the garden.
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When planting indoors, be sure to plant the immediately in small pots containing a layer of small stones or gravel on the bottom, followed by potting soil within an inch and a half of the top. Make sure you plant the bulbs with pointed end up, an inch apart then cover with the soil.
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We made sure to plant the comfrey and only in places we wanted it to grow. The will slowly spread outward over the years but not invasively, only a few inches in width of over a period of a few years.
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Load your pot with a sterile potting mix, or try this one from V. J. Billings, owner of Mountain Valley Growers organic : Mix approximately 60% peat moss with 40% perlite, with a couple of handfuls of homemade thrown in.
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When growing plants in containers, the soil that you start with is a medium, not really true soil. (If you have questions about what a good potting soil should be made from, read here.) In this case, it is fine to use synthetic fertilizers because there is no soil food web present.
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5. Seed Starting Mix - bagged seed starting medium. Do not use regular potting soil.
6. Light Source - T5 Fluorescent light works well for most seedlings. Get the right size for your s and shelving. Light height needs to be adjustable to move up or down as seedlings grow.

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If in doubt, either plant a , cut the s off before they mature, or choose an alternative species. grass, native poa, and even s such as wheat and rice can be grown for . For advanced mulchers, why not upscale. Grow a or plant an mini-paddock.
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Many of the cultivars are , so cannot set fruit; when they ripen, the flower-s turn yellow and drop. ers prefer this sterility, because it leads to the much-desired "self-cleansing" of the s. With the exception of R. persica, R. stellata and R.
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The queen tends the immature s until they emerge as worker wasps ( females) in late /early summer. The first batch of worker wasps take over nest construction and rearing of while the queen lays eggs.
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The result - a stocky that flowers relentlessly in a vain attempt to produce seed. A new and winner of RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of Year 2012, so relatively unproven but great down here in my Devon garden.
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Our Potting Mix add-on is a high-quality, organic, , -based with the right amount of perlite for excellent aeration and to keep roots healthy and happy. You don't have to use ours, but make sure you follow our guidelines.
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Next, put a layer of soil-less mix such as Ferti-lome Ultimate Potting Mix, appropriately moistened for the chosen plants. If you want to be extra careful, you can sterilize the soil by putting it in the oven for 15 minutes or so at 200 degrees to kill any s.
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Disease - Prevention is the best medicine and using soil and containers is very important. " disease", which resembles cotton balls that have been stretched across the soil, is a that attacks the plant at the soil line. Damping off is best prevented by not allowing the soil to remain too wet.
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Plant seeds in containers 1/2 inch deep, in sterile starting mix. Water thoroughly once, then lightly after the seeds have ed.
Whether or , space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, in rows three feet apart.

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They are non-toxic
They will not mold
They are
They are odorless
They come in a variety of sizes based on need
They will not rot or deteriorate
It is a neutral pH of 7
It is lightweight and mixes with a variety of ...

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These elegant are show-stoppers in the . The sterile outer s circle the peri of the flower, leaving the fertile florets on display for . Newer types are more carefree, flowering on both old and . Prefers part sun to sun.
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Vermiculite is a soil amendment created by heating mica at very high temperatures until it expands. This expanded form contains lots of air, and is able to retain moisture very well. For this reason, it is most often added to container potting mixes to help the soil and aid in moisture retention.
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Often self-seeds. Is self- and requires insects for . Will not cross with other members of the mustard family.
Pests: s
Diseases: Rarely a problem.

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of plants within a controlled, laboratory, where plant tissue in placed in an artificial medium for growth.

The top 5-10 inches of soil, containing the most soil activity from and s.

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Turner especially likes two newer groups: the Satin series (Azurri Satin, shown here, Blue Satin, Satin, Rose Satin, and Satin) and the Chiffon series (China Chiffon, Blue Chiffon, White Chiffon, and Lavender Chiffon), all of which have flowers and will not self-seed.
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To com things further, a few and pear cultivars (known as s) such as 'Bramley's Seedling', 'Holstein', 'Ribston Pippin', 'Blenheim ' and 'Catillac' produce mainly pollen. These won't be any use for cross-pollinating other , and for their own fruit to set, still need other trees.
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Ants develop through four life stages. Most individuals are wingless workers (sterile females) that care for the , grublike immatures (larvae and ) in the nest, defend the colony from , dig tunnels, and forage for food outside the nest.
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The best soil for starting seeds is loose, well-drained, fine textured, , and low in nutrients. Many of the best starting "soils" are soil-less mixes. Various starter mixes are available in stores, as well as labor saving peat pellets.
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Finally, you need to consider pollination - most s are self-sterile and require the pollen from other apple trees in order to produce fruit. See the section on pollination for advice and guidance.
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Butterfly bush hybrids, such as ' Beauty' and 'Summer Rose' produce far fewer seeds, while hybrids like 'Miss Molly' and 'Miss Violet' are less fertile. You can consult this list of Oregon state-approved butterfly bushes for further information on cultivars.
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Tidying up too much can leave a flat, -looking garden. So don't be too obsessive!
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Damping off can occur when seed containers are reused without first being sterilized, or when a non (such as ) is used. ing and overfertilizing with also contribute to the problem, as does poor air circulation.
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Terrarium Soil Mix: A specialized of potting soil for , often well-draining and .
Terrarium Tools: Specialized tweezers, brushes, and other tools for arranging plants and decor.
Terrarium Tools: Tiny rakes, tweezers, and brushes for maintaining terrariums.

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cherries do not produce fruits. Their fruits are very tiny, or in many cases, the flowers are and the plants don't produce any fruits at all. I think it sounds like a good choice for your area.
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- A very practice of propagating plants from the . lly done in laboratory conditions. Orchids, and daylilies are done by this method ...
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MICROCUTTING -- A plant produced by -- a modern technique using tiny pieces of the parent plant on a nutrient jelly.
MICROORGANISMS -- Animals and plants that are too small to be seen clearly with the naked eye.

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aea, common name '' is one of the most beautiful pond plants and not difficult to grow. Like so many pond plants it needs to be planted in compost and in a basket to contain the plant, soil and roots. Water lilies are , and require full sun.
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An environmentally friendly, which is a great hardy addition to the perennial or along pathways. Available in the North Island from Annton Nursery and Container Nurseries, and in the South Island at Elliotts, Trents and Evandale Gardens.
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French tarragon is a perennial plant that grows from 12 to 24 inches tall. This plant grows slowly and spreads by underground s. Any seed that may come on the French tarragon plant will be sterile and it rarely flowers.
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Add a 1- to 2-inch layer of or finished garden compost. This is done to introduce the microorganisms to the pile. Avoid using soil recently treated with and also avoid using potting soil.
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Tree peonies - above topmost leaf. Very early spring remove winter damaged stems and cut all stems to top healthy live eye or . Remove diseased flowers, , and stems by cutting back to healthy stems at any time. Use utensils.
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The reasons are complex and research is ongoing, but the de of hedgehogs is thought to be associated with the loss of s and permanent grasslands; the intensification of and larger sizes; the use of s which reduce the amount of prey available; and the move towards tidy, ...
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Some s prefer soilless which includes vermiculite, perlite or coco coir products, used alone or in combination. You can grow the seeds from start to finish in a potting mix. Just make sure that the soil is moist before filling the containers.
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"Some states, like Washington and Oregon, have banned invasive cultivars altogether," she explains. "However, there are many non-invasive types that have been as an alternative for gardeners in areas where only ones are allowed—so always look for this feature when buying ." ...
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Media may also have compost (high in nutrients), a small amount of bone/ or another fertilizer, and a . A soilless medium is what is primarily used for filling seed germination trays when preparing transplants, since it is and usually more suitable to the needs of young plants than soil.
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s however produce large seedlings, and will suffer far less profound effects of competition other than during periods of water shortage at the crucial time when the pods are filling out. Transplanted crops raised in sterile seed or compost will have a head start over germinating weed seeds.
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Another against 'Bradford' is that although it was initially believed to be sterile, 'its fertility improved dramatically as subsequently released Pyrus calleryana cultivars began to cross-pollinate it,' says Phil Normandy, plant collections manager at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland.
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