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We get to know about some flowers only when we get a bouquet or give one. One is amazed at their beauty but then we think that these are exotic and costly,and unwillingly forget about them.

We get to know about some flowers only when we get a bouquet or give one. One is amazed at their beauty but then we think that these are exotic and costly,and unwillingly forget about them. Take the example of Bird of Paradise,the majestic blooming plant,which is extremely costly. People think that it can only be imported and not grown here. Try it in your own home garden and it will bloom once it acquires the flowering age. It can be grown in the gardens or as a potted plant. It can also withstand partial shade. The soil of your garden that is sandy loam,prevalent in this region is very suitable for it. Try it once and be the proud owner.

When should I prune my bougainvillea plants? I have a bougainvillea that gave me blooms during early summer months.

Manpreet,Chandigarh

Immediately after the blooms are over,that is the time to prune bougainvillea and to prepare it for the next year. This is the time when it must have attained good vegetative growth.

How can I prepare the cow dung manure for quick use? Do I add urea to it?

Sumedha,Panchkula

Take one part of fresh cow dung manure and add eight parts of water. Stir well and leave it for a fortnight. After that use the liquid and dilute it. Do not let it spill over leaves of the plants lest these should get burnt.

I want to plant papaya. Which is the best time and what is the best location for it?

Satinder singh,Mohali

The best time to plant papaya is in the month of September. Choose a place where there is plenty of sun. Also make sure that there is no stagnation of water at any stage. Standing water,even for a few hours,could prove fatal for the plants.

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When is the best time to plant roses? Can I plant them now?

PARDEEP KUMAR,Chandigarh

The best time to plant roses is after the second fortnight of October. This is not the proper time,as any rise in temperature after the rains may kill the plants.

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