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How to Plant Guava Trees and Prune Them

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If you are planning to plant guava trees in your garden, make sure that you choose the right time of the year to do so. This article will explain how to plant guava trees and how to prune them in Florida. You will also learn about how to irrigate guava trees during prolonged dry periods. Planting guava trees in the spring Planting guava trees in the spring requires a little preparation. The most important thing to remember is to select a site with excellent drainage and high water holding capacity. You can also add compost or soil amendments to the planting site to help with moisture retention and provide necessary nutrients. After planting your guava, wait for a few months for it to begin vigorous growth. Guavas do well on a watering schedule that is similar to that of your grass. Guava trees grow to a height of 20 feet. They are ideal for planting in full sun areas away from buildings, power lines, and other obstacles. You should choose the warmest part of your landscape to plant...

Plant Biology Root System

Plant biology is the study of plants, plant life, and plant-related topics. It includes the study of cells, tissues and organs; genetics (the study of heredity); physiology (how living things work), and biochemistry (how chemical reactions take place in living organisms). Plant biologists are interested in the structure and function of plants, as well as their interactions with other organisms and their environment. Root System Roots absorb water and minerals and transport them to stems. They also anchor and support a plant, and store food. A root system consists of primary and secondary roots. Each root is made of dermal, ground, and vascular tissues. Secondary roots grow out from the main root, but they do not absorb water or nutrients because they are covered by the soil. Primary roots originate from meristems located in the vascular cambium (a layer where new xylem vessels form), or from buds that grow from the tip of a main root during growth spurts called lateral branches. Stems...