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Articles Plant Life Cycles
Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
Plants are classified by the number of growing seasons required to complete their life cycle. Generally, these groups are annuals, biennials, and perennials. More
Articles Nomenclature
Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
Plants may be known by different common names, and one name may refer to various plants within several species. Use the scientific or botanical name to properly identify plant material. More
Articles Pruning Herbaceous Plants
Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Jim Sellmer, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
A certain amount of maintenance is needed to keep a garden looking its best. This minimal effort may mean the difference between a garden that is mediocre and one that evokes many compliments. More
Articles How to Pasteurize Medium and Sterilize Containers and Tools
Jim Sellmer, Ph.D., Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
To increase the survival rate for seedlings during germination, containers and tools should be sterilized and pasteurized or sterile soilless mixes should be used as growing medium. More
Articles Transplanting Annuals into the Garden
Jim Sellmer, Ph.D., Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
When seedlings grow their first pair of identifiable true leaves, they are ready for transplanting. More
Articles Supporting Herbaceous Plants in a Flower Garden
Jim Sellmer, Ph.D., Kathy Kelley, Ph.D., Phyllis Lamont
Some plant varieties that are compact, with strong stems do not require support to hold them upright, however, plants with heavy flowers or tall stems will require some assistance. More