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Gardening
Pre-emergent weed killer
Garden; Gardening
A great idea is good gardening. Although not organic, this is using a herbicide to kill the weed seeds to prevent them from germinating.
Genius of the place
Garden; Gardening
The genius of the place (Italian 'genius locii') can be defined as 'the spirit of the place'. Alexander Pope said she must be 'consulted' in the course of making a design. 'Consult the genius of the ...
Pressure treated lumber
Garden; Gardening
Lumber that has been treated with chemicals to prevent rotting.
Aerial root
Garden; Gardening
A root which grows out from the stem above ground level. Aerial roots are commonly seen on mature specimens of Monstera deliciosa.
Privy garden
Garden; Gardening
Privy means 'private' and thus a private garden, usually made for the sole use of a king or queen.