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As gardeners, we read many instructional and informational articles, posts and books about how to improve our yards and gardens. The following information may help you decipher unfamiliar terms ...

Ever notice the cacophony of terms Southern Californians use to describe sustainable gardens? What is “drought-tolerant,” “drought-resistant,” “drought ...

Directions accompanying strawberry plants usually specify the crown must be located at the correct level for proper growth. That's fine, if you know the definition of a crown. I chuckle when plant ...

“The Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names with More than 5,000 Entries” by Ross Bayton ($29.95, Princeton University Press): This 352-page hardcover book is a botanist’s dream ...

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Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing ...

Plant Terms & Definitions for Beginner Plant Owners Kaitlin Mitchell, a houseplant and garden expert, says that knowing common plant care concepts can empower you to be a better plant owner and ...