Insects eat plants; birds eat insects; other animals kill birds. But here too, animals such as birds and bats help the plants by destroying harmful insects. Many plants and animals are helpful to some living things but are harmful to others. Then there are other rules in nature that ...
We live in a ‘throwaway culture‘, where many of our things aren’t built to last. Each year, every house in the UK produces about 1 tonne of waste –that’s about the same weight as a great white shark! What’s worse, is that 60% of what we throw away, is actually recyclable...
There are several types of pelargonium, each with many cultivars to choose from: Zonal. These cultivars have a ‘zone’ of red, blue or purple running through the leaf. Ivy leaved. With a trailing habit, these are great in hanging baskets and containers. ...
2.Eliminating mosquitos and other pests that carry deadly viruses such as Dengue and Zika. It may be possible, as well, to eliminate those insects that have been plaguing humanity. Through CRISPR, their reproduction can be controlled until the harmful species are wiped out. 3.Come up with mor...
Green onions tend not to be bothered by too many pests, and a three-year crop rotation is good prevention for most of the diseases and insects that affect them. Snails and slugs can do a number on young plants however, so try to water in the morning and avoid leaving the soil surface...
A Roach brothel attracts insects even better than a roach motel. Nick the lounge singer performs at the TransEastern. Dolly Parton speaks to a group of Veterans of Foreign Hairdos. Mr. Bill and Spot get beaten and abused by Mr. Hands and Sluggo. Linda Rondtadt and Phoebe Snow perform ...
Insect infestations: If not caught in time, infestations of scale insects (also known as mealybugs) and spider mites can kill a shrub. Damage: Environmental factors, such as drought, extreme cold, and storm damage can kill plants. Overwatering can cause root rot, and if your shrubs are cl...
Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them "migrate." This means they travel to other places where the weather is warmer or they can find food.Many birds migrate in the fall. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large flocks. For ...
In how many of them did a character die? Best-selling fiction often involves death. Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Charlotte’s Web, The Lord of the Rings, and more all had main characters who died. Death is the universal theme because every person who lives will one day die. You ...
Wind, insects, and water can all carry the infectious spores to the soil. Dirty hands, contaminated tools, or hose ends can add pathogenic fungi. Once introduced, the pathogens move from plant to plant. Low light, overwatering, and over-fertilization can add to the damping-off. Treatment:...