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Stories By JaniceW

  • Flowers
    Flowers By JaniceW November 4th, 2022

    How To Tell If Flowers Are Monocots Or Dicots

    How to Tell If Flowers Are Monocots or Dicots. In botany, flowering plants are divided into two groups (called "classes"): monocots and dicots. A flower's classification is based on the physical structures of the plant, including characteristics such as how many petals a flower has. Some of these structures are easy to see and identify, whereas others (such as the pores on a grain of pollen) need special training or equipment to see and identify. It is usually possible to determine to which class a plant belongs by looking at the flower and its leaves and stem.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By JaniceW November 4th, 2022

    How To Grow Melons Vertically

    How to Grow Melons Vertically. Melons are a tasty addition to a backyard garden, but melon vines take up a lot of space. In a small garden, just two or three melon vines could overrun the entire area. A solution to growing melons in small spaces is to grow them vertically on wires or on a trellis. Trellised melons can even be grown in containers on a patio or balcony. Building a sturdy trellis to support melon vines and fruit takes some time, but it is well worth the effort.

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    Flowers
    Flowers By JaniceW September 6th, 2022

    Bulbs Vs. Seeds

    Bulbs vs. Seeds. Bulbs and seeds can both provide a stunning display of colorful flowers that come back year after year. Bulbs are almost foolproof and give quicker results, but are somewhat more expensive. Planting perennial flowers from seed can mean waiting up to two years before you see blooms. However, seed may only cost a few dollars and allows you to choose from a wider variety of types and colors of flowers.

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