Research shows that many people talk to their plants while watering them. These individuals believe that doing this can help plants grow. Even if there is no scientific proof that this is true, there is proof that some plants can communicate with each other with chemical signals. Vibrations can also travel in the air or …

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Borage Plant in Bloom

Beneficial Insects For Your Garden The amount of time spent on this project can vary. If you choose to plant your plants from seeds, it will take longer before you can actually begin your project unless you watch from the time your plants sprout. You can also choose to get plants that are already grown …

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Plastic Bottle Pollution

  [wp_ad_camp_2]   Idea Behind the Experiment Pollution is a very serious problem in the world we live in today. The problem is that often times the pollution present in lakes and streams is not visible to the naked eye. This experiment focuses on using the plant life present to determine the water quality of …

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A terrarium is used to simulate a rainforest-like effect by containing the moisture inside of an object and maintaining a suitable habitat for plants and animals. You will want to choose small plants and/or animals that prefer shade and are water loving and do well in the humidity. Some plants to consider are the venus …

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