Homes & Gardens on MSN5d
How to grow periwinkle – for a shade-tolerant and sprawling ground cover plant
Periwinkle, or Vinca minor, is a resilient, low-maintenance and versatile plant that thrives in both sun or shade. Wherever ...
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Understanding drought
Drought is a prolonged, abnormally dry period when the amount of available water is insufficient to meet our normal use. Drought is not simply low rainfall; if it was, much of inland Australia would ...
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‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon
Previous research has shown that Deinococcus, known as the most radiant-resistant life-form in the Guinness World Records, can survive outside of the International Space Station for three years.
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Drought services
The Drought Statement discusses recent rainfall compared to historical records and the impacts on soil moisture and water resources. For over 50 years these statements have reported on the extent and ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN1d
Plants that complement daffodils – for pots and borders that will dazzle in winter and spring
Irises are also perfect plants that complement daffodils, with showy blooms that emerge from spring through to summer. One ...