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Are Fungal to Bacterial Ratios (F:B Ratio) Important for Plant Growth?

It has been known for some time that the ratio of fungi to bacteria varies in different types of…

Globularia repens – creeping globe daisy, dwarf globe flower and Globularia nana

Globularia repens is an uncommon alpine that is perfectly suited to the rock or scree garden. It…

Do Crushed Tomato Leaves Kill Aphids?

The meme pictured below suggests that crushed tomato leaves are a good way to get rid of aphids. Who…

Vermicompost Leachate – Will it Harm Plants?

One of the most hotly debated questions in vermicomposting is this: Is vermicompost leachate good or…

Bokashi vs EM vs Eco-enzyme – How Are They Different?

There is a lot of discussion about bokashi, EM (Effective Microorganisms), and Eco-enzyme. When I…

Roscoea cautleyoides – the Orchid Roscoea

Are you interested in an easy to grow exotic orchid for your garden? Roscoea cautleyoides…

Fluoride Toxicity in Plants – Is Tap Water Harmful?

Many municipalities add fluoride to tap water, and fluoride can be toxic to plants, so is this a…

Watering Plants in the Sun – Do Water Droplets Damage Leaves?

Common advice: you should not water the garden at midday because the water droplets act like…
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