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Overwintering tropicals

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Tropical plants will not survive winter frost and need to be protected from the winter. Some can be brought in and treated like houseplants and others should be allowed to go dormant and be stored in a cold dark place. The tubers of tuberous plants can be stored in ventilated bags.

Author: Yee, Mary
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2001
Care and treatment, Usage, Plants, Dormancy (Biology), Banana, Bananas, Plants in winter, Indoor gardening, Tropical plants, Frost protection

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Renewal pruning for English boxwood

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Issues related to the care and pruning of the English boxwood are examined, focusing on the need to prune boxwoods in order to prevent their failure. Topics include the use of boxwoods, manner in which they can be pruned, and the importance of both environment and care.

Author: Yee, Mary
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Appreciation, Pruning, Boxwood

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Collecting and saving seeds

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Tips are given for harvesting and preserving seeds from one garden to plant in another. Saving seeds is an excellent way to ensure the continuation of heirloom plants.

Author: Yee, Mary
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2001
Collections and collecting, Seeds, Seed technology

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