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Parts of a Lima Bean Plant. Lima beans can go from seed to serving bowl in just two months. This highly nutritious bean is part of the legume family. Their nutty flavor makes them a versatile food. Lima beans can be prepared as a main or side dish, or can serve as a healthy, crunchy addition to salads, casseroles and other recipes.
Read MoreProblems with Bougainvilleas. Bougainvilleas are tropical woody vines that flower abundantly during the summer months. The plant was named for French navigator Louis A. de Bougainville during the 18th century after he found the plant in Brazil and carried some of it back with him to Europe. These colorful, sun-loving evergreens require soil with a pH of at least 6.0. Bougainvilleas produce a light, sweet fragrance. They can be propagated easily from cuttings during its growing season.
Read MoreTreatment of Magnolia Tree Disease. The magnolia tree is naturally resistant to many diseases that commonly infect trees. Treatment for most diseases that effect the Magnolia involve simple pruning, fertilizing and watering. But an insect known as the magnolia scale can wreck havoc with the heartiest of these waxy-leafed trees, and a fungus called verticillium wilt can attack the tree from its root system.
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