Gardening

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Sooty mildew

Garden; Gardening

Is a fungus. It looks like a dark grey spots or in general scum on stems and leaves. It is formed from the honey dew excreted that is produced by aphids and other insects. The honeydew that is ...

Conceit

Garden; Gardening

The noun Conceit is derived from the verb 'to conceive' and used for a fanciful idea (eg an ornamental structure with little or no use).

Mist propagation

Garden; Gardening

The ideal method of propagation in a green house or place with good circulation, using automatic misters.

Till

Garden; Gardening

Another definition for cultivating. ploughing the earth and preparing it for planting.

Bulbil

Garden; Gardening

An immature small bulb formed on the stem of a plant: e.g. Lily.

Intercropping or interplanting

Garden; Gardening

A smart way to garen. Mixing two or more plants, tall and short, for foliage difference, or combining plants that bloom at different times of the year. It keeps the interest in the garden.

Several insect pests will release honey dew, which is a sticky substance that then mould grows on (thus the black coloring). Most associated with aphids. Use a soapy water solution to rinse off the ...