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Lemon is one of the most common plants in kitchen gardens. This is why we get most of the lemon related queries from gardeners during these days.

Lemon is one of the most common plants in kitchen gardens. This is why we get most of the lemon related queries from gardeners during these days. Now is the time for the whitening of leaves. This,in fact,is due to the burning of exposed surface of leaves to sun. Among all the citrus species,lemon leaves are most sensitive to reflect such a high temperature assault in the form of white burning of the surface. There is also splitting of fruit due to weakening of skin exposed to sun.

Which is the latest variety of lawn grass? Where can I find it? What is the procedure to calculate the quantity of it required for my lawn?
Sangeeta,Chandigarh
The latest variety of lawn grass that will be easily available and maintainable is Selection No. 1. The thumb rule to remember is that the amount of grass required for a piece of land is that a foot of what you get from the nursery is sufficient for three to four feet of your lawn. The turf available in the unit of feet may be used after separating the roots. Normally,the grass should be planted at four inches interval.

There are white spots on my lemon plant leaves. What is this due to? Is there any spray required?
Manjit Singh,Mohali
The white spots on the lemon leaves are due to sun burn injury as the lemon leaves are sensitive to sun exposure. There is no need to spray anything for this. They will be alright once the rains start.

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How is bougainvillea multiplied? Do we need any chemical to treat it?
Any tip for making cuttings?
Gurmeet Singh,Chandigarh
The bougainvillea is multiplied by way of cuttings. Make ten-inch long cuttings and keep the lower edge slanting. Insert two third of it in pure sand and keep it in shade. Keep the medium moist all through. After a few weeks the cuttings will strike roots. It is then that these can be shifted to the place where these are intended to be.

I have a very good mango in my garden. I want to multiply it to give it to one of my friends. Can I do it by seed?
Reena Singh,Chandigarh
No,you cannot multiply mango by seed. It is done by side grafting method. You can learn it from any nearby nursery.

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