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Bipinnate – A Botanical Term Definition Bipinnate describes a type of compound leaf structure in which the primary leaflets are further divided into secondary leaflets, giving...

Scilla bifolia Grow Guide Botanical Name: Scilla bifolia Common Name: Alpine Squill Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Scilla Plant Type: Bulbous perennial Flowering Period: February to April Height & Spread: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall Clumps will gradually spread over time Position: Prefers...

Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella) Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: GracillariidaeGenus: PhyllonorycterSpecies: Phyllonorycter leucographella Description The firethorn leaf miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella) is a small moth that primarily affects Pyracantha (firethorn) and other members of the Rosaceae family. It...

Pyracantha Moth (Argyresthia conjugella) Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: YponomeutidaeGenus: ArgyresthiaSpecies: Argyresthia conjugella Description The pyracantha moth (Argyresthia conjugella), commonly known as the apple fruit moth, is a small but notable pest of Pyracantha species, apple...

Bitter Pit Overview:Bitter pit is a physiological disorder affecting apples (Malus domestica), primarily caused by calcium deficiency in the fruit. It manifests as small, dark,...

Blackfly (Aphididae: Aphis fabae Scopoli, 1763) Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera Family: Aphididae Genus: Aphis Species: Aphis fabae Description: The blackfly, Aphis fabae, is a small, sap-sucking insect belonging to the aphid family. It is typically 1.5–3 mm...

Blackleg (Plant Disease: Caused by Phoma lingam and Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi / Bacteria Phylum: Ascomycota (Phoma lingam) / Proteobacteria (Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Class: Dothideomycetes (Phoma lingam) / Gammaproteobacteria (Pectobacterium atrosepticum) Order: Pleosporales (Phoma lingam) /...

Black Spot (Plant Disease: Caused by Diplocarpon rosae) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Leotiomycetes Order: Helotiales Family: Dermateaceae Genus: Diplocarpon Species: Diplocarpon rosae Description: Black spot is a fungal disease that primarily affects roses (Rosa spp.), though it can also impact other...

Dividing perennials is one of those simple, satisfying gardening jobs that pays back in spades. Not only does it rejuvenate tired plants and boost...

Feeding Hungry Plants: How, When & Why to Do It Right Just like us, plants need the right nutrients to grow strong, stay healthy, and...