The Best Pine Trees: 41 Noteworthy Varieties
07.08.2023 - 11:44 / blog.fantasticgardeners.co.uk
Plants have unique natural abilities to emit different chemical substances. With them they repel or attract specific insects. Flowers bring a pretty sight and a pleasant fragrance for us. However, for pests they often pose a life threat. That’s why such plants can perfectly serve as a replacement for the synthetic insecticides, as long as you know how to use this to your advantage.
Here’s the take out of the unwanted insects and their respective bane:
For a thorough look on specific plants and the reasons behind their seemingly magical effects, dig in below.
Apart from mosquitoes, lavender oil can chase other bugs, such as fleas, flies and moths. Many peoples have used it for thousands of years to scent their homes and clothes. A bouquet of lavenders will keep bugs away, but the most effective is lavender essential oil.
You can make it yourself, or purchase it from the nearest natural drug store. The liquid will not only act as a natural repellent, but it can also calm your heart rate and bring you a better sleep. There’s one thing you should be wary of when it comes to essential oils – never leave them to come in contact with your skin.
The essential oils always come with a “carrier” – another substance in which only a handful of drops go in. This extract is too strong even for a resilient skin.
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Since ancient times, mint was used to strengthen the mind. Greek and Roman baths, as well as feast rooms, were infused with mint that helped boosting concentration. Until the 17th century, mint was used to spice to the meals of both poor and rich folk. Later on during the 18th century it disappeared from sight, until present days.
Although a domesticated plant, the mint still spreads like weeds if left in the ground,
The Best Pine Trees: 41 Noteworthy Varieties
Nicholas Sampogna
Chlorophytum comosum ‘Vittatum’ — available from Hortology
Creeping Thyme is a beautiful plant that adaptable to grow in various conditions. It is easy to look after and also grows stunning flowers!
When a seed sends out its first shoot and it rises above the soil level, germination is over and seedling development has begun. This is a particularly vulnerable time for the plant – it is running out of stored resources and needs to start collecting its own food. In this period of rapid growth it is also particularly at risk from pests and diseases.
Plants that have (and can) change the world is the topic for my latest article published elsewhere – Dangerously in love with plants, for the Dangerous Women Project.
The role downunder played in helping track the Apollo 8 mission to the Moon.
Aldrin and Armstrong blasted off from the Moon in the Eagle lander at 17:54 UTC on 21st June, after spending 21 hours and 36 minutes on the lunar surface. They were carrying 22 kilograms of samples, including 50 rocks, fine-grained lunar “soil” and two core tubes that included material from up to 13 centimetres below the Moon’s surface.
Klas Flärdh, Lund University and Paul Becher, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Header image: Artemis-1 on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Centre. NASA
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Cacti are gaining a strong following from houseplant admirers, thanks to their unique spiny skin and attractive twisty shapes, which make them look like they were sculpted by mother nature personally to show how creative she could be! And, if you too want to grow them in your home, start with these 25 low-care and most popularindoor cactus plants.