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Brownian

Garden; Gardening

The adjective Brownian is used to mean 'in the style of Lancelot Brown', meaning the romantic Serpentine Style of the mid-eighteenth century.

Insecticide

Garden; Gardening

A synthetic or organic chemical used to kill or repel insects. Please use as directed on the label.

Solarization

Garden; Gardening

The process by which one can sterilise the soil by the sun. Cultivate the area to be isolated, water well, and then cover with 2 - 4 mil of clear plastic.

Complete fertiliser

Garden; Gardening

A fertiliser that can provide all the three main elements: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Mildew

Garden; Gardening

Several different types of fungi. Two popular types are downy and powdery. It leaves a white coating on the leaves. Common to crepe myrtle, zinnias, grapes, and roses - even bee balms. It shows up in ...

Thrips

Garden; Gardening

Insects that feed on all parts of the plant: leaves, flowers, buds, and stems. Very popular in the destruction of daylilies (this word is both singular and plural).

Informal

Garden; Gardening

Informal is used as a contrasting term to Formal, meaning a layout not characterised by straight lines and right angles.

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