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Lemongrass as a mosquito repellant-The truth behind lemongrass

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 You might hear that lemongrass is a great ornamental plant with a fresh, lemony flavor and about the health benefits of a lemongrass plant. But have you heard about lemongrass as an effective mosquito repellant? Is it true? is lemongrass effective as a mosquito repellant? If it is true then how to use it as a mosquito repellant. Nothing to worry about. We got your back. So we will discuss the truth behind the lemongrass and its effective usage as a mosquito repellant. So let’s dive into the article to find the actual truth about  lemon grass  and its usage as a mosquito repellant. Lemongrass as a mosquito repellant You might be aware of the usage of various plant-based alternatives to traditional mosquito deterrence. Just like them and other home remedies, lemongrass is also used to repel mosquitos. The usage of lemongrass as a mosquito repellant has passed down from generation to generation. So if you grow lemongrass in your garden, all-aroun...

Advantages and disadvantages of planting a sunflower plant

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  Sunflowers scientifically known as the Helianthus Annual are the beautiful, happy-faced flowering plants that have always faced their face towards the sun and are hard to resist like puppies. These plants can serve many purposes when they are planted. But on the other hand, there are certain downsides of planting these flowering plants that every gardener must know before planting them in their garden. So stick to the article below to find out the benefits of growing sunflower plants at your home as well as the disadvantage of planting these plants for which you need to think twice before planting them. Advantages of planting sunflower plants Sunflowers bring a great beauty addition to your garden and make great garden focal points with their tall, strong stems and large, cheerful blossoms. There are a lot of reasons to grow sunflowers that it is hard to know where to begin Here are some of the sunflower planting Advantages: The seeds of the sunflower are not only beautiful but a...

Some essential rules for planting a tulip plant

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  Tulips- A great addition to your garden that adds colour, vibrancy, and structure to your outdoor garden. Being available in the shades of pinks, purples, reds, crimson, yellow, orange and white. No matter where these beautiful plants are planted, in a pot, a container or in a beautiful outer space, it adds beauty to that place with their beauty and vibrant colours. Tulip signifies the long-awaited start of spring and due to this, they become a celebrated perennial. Aside from their beauty, these particular flowers also boast a somewhat bizarre history that these plants are native to Central America where it was discovered hundred years ago, and later on, it was used by the Turkish people for decorative purposes. Are you interested in planting tulip plants in your garden? Then you need to know the following essential rules before planting a tulip plant. Choose the perfect place and time before planting the tulips If you are planning to plant tulip plants in your garden, it is rec...

The best fertilizer for vegetable garden

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Vegetable plants require good light, moisture, nutrients, soil, and water to grow. All things are nature’s gift. But the only thing you have to do is to add a good fertilizer to it. Making the soil healthy with enough nutrients is the essential element of a healthy harvest that can only be done by adding fertilizer. Although fertilizer adds the right nutrients to the soil, choosing the right fertilizer and adding the right amount of fertilizer into the soil is an overwhelming task. You should always choose a fertilizer as per the demand of soil and the plant you are growing. Types of fertilizer for vegetable garden Generally, there are two types of fertilizer for vegetable gardens . They include inorganic and organic fertilizers. Organic fertilizer includes manure, cottonseed, bonemeal, or some other naturally occurring material whereas inorganic fertilizers are generally man-made products that have a higher nutrient content. Organic fertilizer doesn’t harm the environment...

How to Grow and Propagate Chinese Fringe Flowers ?

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 Chinese fringe blooms are hardy bushes that do not really need much care. These witch-hazel bush relatives can survive a wide range of light, soil, and moisture conditions. Despite Chinese fringe flowers being resistant to pests and diseases, they seem to be susceptible to common pests such as spider mites and diseases such as anthracnose, mildew, and root rot. Although healthy bushes can rebloom at any period throughout the growing season, Chinese fringe blooms in the midst of spring. This shrub is evergreen in warmer areas, while it is considered a perennial in colder regions. Chinese Fringe   is a drought-tolerant plant. In addition, they often go on without water for days in a row. Almost any type of trimming will not harm the plant. Several gardeners prune these into bushes and sometimes even fences, whereas others let them develop into trees. There’s no need to feed the fringes, however, if plants seem in need of extra attention well before the springtime blooming rush,...

How to Grow Coleus Plants?

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Coleus plants are scientifically known as Plectranthus scutellarioide s and are members of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. The plant is a perennial herbaceous plant that is commonly planted as an annual. Coleus is widely planted as an annual bedding plant or in containers in full sun, moderate shade, or a bolt of lightning to create magnificent, colorful borders. Coleus plants , also known as colored nettle and Mayana, are easily grown and have brilliant colors, a wide variety of leaves tints, leaf patterns, and styles. Coleus plants possess squared foliage that is arranged in a square pattern. It has small blue to white blooms, yet they are uninteresting and are typically removed to preserve the plant’s vigor. You can produce coleus in the sunshine or in the shelter in the middle of the day, according to your location. If you live in a chilly, humid area, direct sunlight wi...

SWEET WILLIAMS GROWING GUIDE

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  The majority of Sweet William plants are cultivated from seeds. Even in the garden, they can be transplanted. Because they grow bushy and compact, these plants are ideal for planting in containers and pots. Because these plants bloom in the summer and spring, the optimum time to plant them is after the last frost has passed. There are two methods for growing them here. You can either sow the seeds directly in your garden or grow them first in a pot and then move the seedlings outside. If you’re growing it outside, make sure to spread the seeds at a depth of one-eighth of an inch and cover them with a light coating of soil. Because these plants cannot resist frost, this should be done after the frost period has gone. Within 10 to 15 days of seeding, the seeds should begin to germinate. Transplant the seedlings to your outside garden once they have germinated. Sweet Williams prefers to thrive in full sun, but they may tolerate some mild shade as wel...

Growth Stages of Brinjal Plant

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  Brinjal plant is also known as eggplant. Scientific name of the brinjal plant is Solanum melongena. Brinjal plant is a vegetable plant and is mainly grown in summer. There are basically eight growth stages of brinjal plants that have been discussed in this article in detail. Seed This is the first stage of a brinjal plant which is a seed. The seeds of these plants are small and have a smooth texture. They are round in shape and are white to brown colored. The seeds of these plants should be dry and mature in order to germinate properly. Young seeds have a very low germination percentage. One fruit can produce approximately more than 40 seeds. Germinating This is the second stage of a brinjal plant . In this stage healthy mature seeds will start germinating, when given proper growing conditions. Young seedling This is the third stage of a brinjal plant . In this phase the seeds have just started germinating. More care is needed by the plant at this stage as they have soft s...