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Planting of Annuals in the Herbaceous Border | Annuals

The planting of annuals in the border of a plot is called as herbaceous border. Due to wide range of flowers available in winter it becomes a site of attraction in the garden. The concept of herbaceous border has been introduced in Indian gardens by Britishers and now it has become a common feature. The herbaceous border can be of [...]

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Seed Collection and Storage of Annuals | Horticulture

Seed collection of annuals is an important aspect which needs scientific knowledge and special care in handling and storage. Maintenance of the purity of varieties which is highly technical requires the knowledge whether crop is self, self to partial cross or cross pollinated. Self-pollinated annuals which do not need any isolation distance are Lupins, Sweet pea, and Salvia. The annuals [...]

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8 Main Steps for Growing Roses | Horticulture

The article throws light upon the eight main steps for growing roses. The steps are: 1. Situation 2. Soil 3. Layout 4. Planting 5. Propagation 6. Manuring 7. Irrigation 8. Pruning. Step # 1. Situation: The ideal position for planting roses is sunny, open and protected by hedge, fence or building against strong winds. It should be quite away from [...]

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