Gardening

Gardening

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Monoecious

Garden; Gardening

A plant which bears both male and female flowers. (Compare to Dioecious)

Topiary

Garden; Gardening

The horticultural art of clipping and training woody plants to form geometric shapes or interesting patterns.

Canal

Garden; Gardening

The term Canal is used in garden design to describe a long thin body of water, which is usually rectangular but may be curved.

Knot garden

Garden; Gardening

A Knot Garden is a small rectangular plot with an intricate design. The were called 'knot' gardens because the patterns were based on the type of knot pattern seen in carpets.

Staking

Garden; Gardening

Plants that grow tall with little stem support need to be staked. Perennials and tomatoes come to mind. Any means of support will work: canes, cages, wire loops, etc.

Mosaiculture

Garden; Gardening

Mosaiculture is a French term for the use of bedding plants 'like a mosaic' to form patterns. The patterns could be geometrical or representational (eg butterflies).