Gardening

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Mass planting

Garden; Gardening

The planting of one particular flower or many of the same kind somewhat close together to create a dramatic "look".

Terrace

Garden; Gardening

Terrace derives from the Latin terre=earth and describes a flat area of earth, often supported by a retaining wall.

Marginal plant

Garden; Gardening

Plants that will grow on the edges of ponds or lakes and when cultivated will make nice plants around a water garden (i.e. iris).

An Italian term that means "baked earth". These clay pots are unglazed and excellent for growing most plant material. They do dry out quickly and salts will bleed through the porous surfaces. Emily ...

Bosco

Garden; Gardening

Bosco is an Italian word, usually applied to a wood of evergreen oak (Quercus ilex) with a mysterious air. The Sacro Bosso at Bomarzo is, literally, a sacred wood - inspired by the ancient idea of ...

Hydroponics

Garden; Gardening

A method of growing a plant in water containing dilute nutrients. Many vegetables are commercially grown this way. Epcot centre has a wonderful hydroponics center.