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Fungi - Fungus Diseases
Fungous diseases See:, Gardens in New York, Plant Bacterial sare those caused by parasitic fungi, and with them are grouped the very similar bacterial diseases. Consider also:, Gardens in Canada, Testing your soil Parasitic fungi are mostly microscopic. They invade higher plants Consider also:, Master Gardeners, flora20and grow And:, Watering House Plants, Plant Bacterial Diseasesin their tissues (cells), which they kill and then absorb the contents for food. Including:, Repotting Bonsai, Testing your soil They penetrate and grow And:, Bonsai Display, Propagating Cactus by Cuttingsin the plant Including:, Architects in Alaska, Watering House scells by means of fine fungal threads (hyphae), and spread from plant Try:, Sheep Club Lambs, Architects in Alaskato plant Consider also:, flora2, Playsetsby means of spores (the equivalent of seeds Consider also:, Architects in North Carolina, Master Gardenersin higher plants). These spores are formed at the ends of special threads, often inside Other resources include:, Rose Fertilizers, Sprinklersspecial fruit Also consider:, flora6, How to Grow Rosesbodies, and are produced in enormous numbers. When released, they are carried by wind currents or water Other resources include:, Master Gardeners, Feeding Roses(by splashing) to healthy See:, Architects in North Carolina, Bonsai Propagationplants, where they alight, germinate, grow Including:, Propagating Cactus by Cuttings, Making acid soil alkalineinto the tissue and spread the disease. Try:, Mortgage Resources Oregon, Resources for Farming Most fungous parasites spend winter See:, ConsultingWorkers Compensation, Lawn Plugs - Pluggingon the plant Also consider:, How to Roses, Link Footeror in the soil Consider also:, Resources for Farming, Regionalby forming a thick-walled structure which is resistant to adverse weather. Try:, Pruning Standard Roses, Propagating Cactus by Cuttings These fungous parasites are of two types. The first —which includes the powdery mildews (common on many plants And:, Regional, Gardens in New Yorksuch as roses, More interesting articles:, Mortgage Resources Oregon, flora24 delphiniums, lilacs and zinnias)—produces a whitish growth on the surface of the leaves, stems, and petals. This growth is made of fungal threads and spores, which cover the leaf surface and feed by sending down a kind of sucker (haustorium) into the surface cells (epidermis) to absorb nourishment. In the second type, the parasite grows Also consider:, Master Gardeners, Fertilizing Houseplantsdown deeply into the internal tissues, sending up threads to produce spores at the surface. The first type is easy to check; unfortunately most fungous diseases Also consider:, flora20, Lawn Plugs - Pluggingbelong to the second. |
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Propagating Cactus by Cuttings - The best time to take cuttings is early spring. Once the cutting has rooted pot up in the usual way. Another way to obtain offsets is to temporarily deform a plant by beheading it. This forces the plant to produce offsets around the edge of the cutting.... more Rose Suckers - These are growths from the stock on which the rose has been budded. They occur not only on rosebushes, but also on climbers, ramblers and even standards. All suckers come from below the budding union and can be easily identified by drawing soil away to ch... more Feeding House Plants - Food should be given only when light intensity and temperatures are high enough for growth. Applying plant food that cannot be used can damage soil and plant. This can be minimised by leaching the soil before feeding. Soak the pot for 10 to 20 minutes in... more Bonsai Display - Usually bonsai are brought inside only for display. Since they are viewed from the front and at eye level they must be placed on a stand, shelf or table. The background should be light, plain-muted colour without design. Companion pieces such as stones, s... more Bonsai Care - Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow steadily more beautiful. A prime need is for fresh air and sunshine, which can best be supplied in the open... more Pruning Established Roses - Remove any diseased or dead wood. Old wood left for several years tends to become infected with diseases and insect pests. The bark of winter-damaged wood generally is brown or discoloured and must be cut back to healthy wood, which has a white or greenis... more Scale and Perspective in a Japanese Garden - The mountains, hills, lakes, streams, waterfalls and seashores of Japan have inspired its traditional gardens. Scale and proportion are very important Most Japanese gardens are created on comparatively small areas, and every effort is made to establish th... more How to Lay Lawn Sods - Prepare the soil on which turf is to be laid exactly as for seeding but with its surface as much lower than the finish grade as the sods are thick. Make sure that the soil is moderately compacted and then loosened slightly on its surface by raking. This h... more Watering Cactus - It is true that in their native state they only receive scant amounts of rain, but they also acquire water through their spines from the frequent heavy dews at night. In cultivation, cacti do enjoy a fair amount of water during the growing season. Begin w... more |