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Oxygenator

On 06/09/2007 in Glossary

An aquatic plant, which, when submerged, releases oxygen into the water.


Quiescence

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

The inability of a seed to germinate, particularly when there's been a lack of water.


Aquatic

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

Any plant that grows either completely submerged in, or with leaves and flowers emerging from, water. It may be rooted in the soil or compost under water, or be free floating.


How to water your plants

On 22/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Regular watering is essential for summer bedding, vegetables, pots and hanging baskets as well as newly-planted trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Our tips show how to water your plants properly so that they can make best use of it and so that we


Ciliate

On 06/09/2007 in Glossary

A complex single cell organism that's common wherever there is water - oceans, lakes, ponds and soil.


Midge

On 06/09/2007 in Glossary

A common term for any number of gnat-like flies, which are usually found close to water sources.


Pathogen

On 06/09/2007 in Glossary

An organism, viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitical, that attacks plants. It may be water, air or soil borne, or carried by insects.


How to damp down your greenhouse

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Greenhouse and house plants

Take 10 minutes first thing in the morning, during the height of summer, to pour water onto the floor of the greenhouse. This simple task creates enough moisture throughout the day to prevent your plants from suffering heat stress.Watering can full


Moraine

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

The glacial land form, comprising gravely detritus and stratified drift found at the base and edges of a glacier, and usually with a flow of fresh water. Similar to the scree found at the base of mountains and cliffs.


Pseudobulb

On 14/09/2007 in Glossary

A bulb-like swelling that occurs at the base of epiphytic plants, such as orchids, where nutrients and water are stored. It's not a true bulb.


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