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: Abutilon asiaticum auct. |
Botanical Family : Malvaceae |
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Description :
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Grafting -
When fruit-trees are grafted the scions are cut before vegetative growth begins. A well-ripened shoot of the preceding year's growth is selected, and ...
Green Vegetable Bug -
The Green Vegetable Bug overwinters in the adult stage and commences to lay eggs in compact rafts about the middle of September. Four generations may ...
Landscaping on sloping Ground -
The treatment of sloping land will depend mainly on the steepness of the slope. When the slope is very steep there is a tendency for soil erosion to t...
Seed Propagation -
Seeds are usually the best method of raising quantities of many kinds of annuals required for bedding displays, such as snapdragons, zinnias, marigold...
Companion Planting for Roses -
Ideally, roses should be planted in beds or borders where there is little or no competition from other flowers and shrubs, even in winter. If, however...
Spring Bulbs -
Bulbs to plant for spring blooming include: Muscari (Grape Hyacinths), Puschkinia scilloides (Squills) and Scillas. All of these are small and blue....
Growing Citrus Trees from Pips -
The pips of Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits or Tangerines are best planted in spring. Put three pips of one kind in each 3-inch pot of damp compost, abou...
Potted Roses -
Rose-bushes, growing in various kinds of containers, are sometimes available during late spring and summer. These plants are useful in filling bare sp...
The Green Peach Aphid -
The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a pest of peaches and nectarines throughout New South Wales. During October and November the aphids infest t...
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