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protecting them from being picked off by birds or blown away by the wind. This technique fosters the right conditions for seeds to germinate, allowing them to still access the sunlight and water ...

This is a good time of year in the Chicago area to monitor your plants for animal damage and to do some pruning. Other than ...

Weeds are big competitors for water, sunlight and nutrients, which are all needed to ensure successful germination of ...

Some plants use water to disperse seeds that float. These seeds can be carried downstream to new germination spots. Some seeds grow, safely protected in fruit. When animals or birds eat the fruit ...