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Researchers have been successful in mapping a draft version of the date palm genome disclosing several intricate genetic issues. This research has revealed extremely useful information about date palm. Newly discovered date palm genome pattern will ultimately help in increasing overall fruit yield. Researchers also believe that the unlocked secrets will help in understanding the [...]

Native plants have their own beauty and benefits. Growing native plants in gardens is therefore not only adds to the elegance of the garden but also helps a gardener monetizing the efforts. Umpteen varieties of the native plants have their own value and importance for medicinal applications both for humans and animals. 
Growing native plants in [...]

Hybrid tea is more popularly known as the “flower of lovers” around the world. It is a perfect long-stemmed rose variety that facilitates repeatedly flowering. In genetic terminology it is the result of hybridization of “tea-rose” and “perpetual-hybrid”. 
A typical hybrid tea is a perfect choice for displaying open. It is an object that adds up [...]

Researchers and scientists have attempted identifying and studying the capacity of two specific houseplants that could reduce the toxic formaldehyde levels in the air in and around home. This research study highlights importance of houseplants in homes and gardens.
Formaldehyde is one of the dangerous toxic gases and several materials used in our daily lives contain [...]

Flipping through the pages of my garden book I suddenly realized that the gardening season has arrived and it is time to look for fresh plants in my garden. It is also the time for my garden shopping. The days are getting longer and warmer ahead and I must get prepared with multiple choices. Early [...]

Locating and selecting a perfect landscaping plant is easy said than done. There are thousands of varieties of plants that you can choose from and each one of them has its own peculiarities and distinguishing feature. You may find yourself at the crossroads while selecting a suitable plant for landscaping your garden. It is very [...]

Planting a shade garden under trees is an expression of many combinations. An expert gardener knows it well that the word”shade” in gardening bears multiple meanings. Shade in any garden would largely depend on factors like sunlight availability, duration of sunlight, height of trees and shrubs, and climatic variations. Therefore any plant selection for a [...]

You must be waiting eagerly for the Christmas and must be busy making plans. Christmas tree is an obvious item on your shop-list. Christmas tree has its own unique value and elegance.  How about having a picture-perfect-Christmas-tree  this year?
According to a recently conducted consumer survey there are typical most important factors that determine customer’s choices. [...]

If you have a small garden and wish to grow high fruits yielding plants then Gooseberry is one of the perfect choices. Gooseberry bushes normally grow easily and give you large quantities of fruits. Gooseberry fruits are smaller. Growing gooseberry bushes in a little shady area is also possible as the plant is quite tolerant [...]

“Plant Genus Thryptomene” represents almost 40 different types of plant species of evergreen shrubs.Thryptomene is a Greek nomenclature, which means ‘coy’ or ‘prudish’. It is named on its appearance because when you see the shrub for the first time it will appear like coy or prudish.
Thryptomene is a native plant to western, central, and [...]