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Selection of Ground Covers | Horticulture

After reading this article you will learn about the process of selection of ground covers. Ground covers are the group of plants which form a low canopy of foliage or spreading type in nature and cover the ground very densely so that weeds cannot grow or establish under them. This group of plants is well suited to formal or informal [...]

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List of Cactus and Succulents | Horticulture

Here is a list of cactus and succulents found across the world. 1. Pereskia aculeate: It is native of West Indies and coast of South America and is commonly known as 'Lemon vine'. It is a woody plant, and have needle like brown spines. Leaves are waxy green and elliptic. Flowers are creamish in colour and possess lemon like scent. [...]

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List of Commonly Grown Ground Covers | Horticulture

Here is a list of commonly grown ground covers. 1. Duranta goldiana (Verbenaceae): It is recently introduced ground cover in Indian gardens and has gained popularity in very short period. New emerging leaves are of golden colour which makes it very attractive. Plant can be maintained as low as 10 cm by constant trimming that it can attain the height [...]

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