RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening

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Swift, Joe (2012). "Summer at the plot". Joe's Allotment: Planning and planting a productive plot. Random House. ISBN 9781409070139. Archived from the original on 15 January 2023 . Retrieved 20 January 2018. I suppose it is an atavistic connection with the land and the completely honourable peasant mentality, that was lost in Britain with the Industrial Revolution, yet persists in our gardens and allotments.

Ancient Roman gardens were laid out with hedges and vines and contained a wide variety of flowers— acanthus, cornflowers, crocus, cyclamen, hyacinth, iris, ivy, lavender, lilies, myrtle, narcissus, poppy, rosemary and violets [4]—as well as statues and sculptures. Flower beds were popular in the courtyards of rich Romans. a b Boults, Elizabeth and Chip Sullivan (2010). Illustrated History of Landscape Design. John Wiley and Sons. p.175. ISBN 978-0-470-28933-4.Annual - a plant that completes its life cycle (germination, flowering, seeding, dying) in one growing season Main article: List of garden types Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Hanging baskets in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire An organic garden on a school campus Gardens in Renaissance were adorned with sculptures, topiary and fountains. In the 17th century, knot gardens became popular along with the hedge mazes. By this time, Europeans started planting new flowers such as tulips, marigolds and sunflowers. Learn how to start to build and grow your garden, how to grow houseplants, vegetables and herbs, as well as the tools you need to help them thrive. Fast And Simple Gardening Tips From The Pros: Home: Blogs". canvas.umn.edu. Archived from the original on 28 September 2021 . Retrieved 28 September 2021.

Pest control is often done through the use of pesticides, which may be either organic or artificially synthesized. Pesticides may affect the ecology of a garden due to their effects on the populations of both target and non-target species. For example, unintended exposure to some neonicotinoid pesticides has been proposed as a factor in the recent decline in honey bee populations. [40] A mole vibrator can deter mole activity in a garden. [41]Eger, Christopher (28 July 2013). "Marlin 25MG Garden Gun". Marlin Firearms Forum. Outdoor Hub LLC. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016 . Retrieved 17 September 2016. Organic gardening uses natural, sustainable methods, fertilizers and pesticides to grow non- genetically modified crops. Monty Don has speculated on an atavistic connection between present-day gardeners and pre-modern peasantry. [38] Where to Start When You’re New to Gardening 9 of the best gardening books for beginners who are starting from scratch

Originally compiled by Chris Philip and his partner Denys Gueroult, who were looking for interesting plants to grow in their garden and recording what nursery was selling what selection, the original Plant Finder listed 22,000 plants. Since then, the book has grown in terms of the plant groups it covers, its comprehensiveness and the number of genera, species and cultivars that are included. In US and British usage, the production of ornamental plantings around buildings is called landscaping, landscape maintenance or grounds keeping, while international usage uses the term gardening for these same activities. Douglas John McConnell (2003). The Forest Farms of Kandy: And Other Gardens of Complete Design. Ashgate. p.1. ISBN 9780754609582. Archived from the original on 15 January 2023 . Retrieved 6 October 2020. Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening | UNC Health Talk". healthtalk.unchealthcare.org. 18 May 2020. Archived from the original on 15 January 2023 . Retrieved 20 February 2021. First published in 1987, and providing a snapshot of British garden plants and trends for more than 30 years, the RHS Plant Finder is a horticultural bible.The gardens in the 16th and 17th century were symmetric, proportioned and balanced with a more classical appearance. Most of these gardens were built around a central axis and they were divided into different parts by hedges. Commonly, gardens had flowerbeds laid out in squares and separated by gravel paths. Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use.

Because gardeners may have different goals, organisms considered "garden pests" vary from gardener to gardener. Tropaeolum speciosum, for example, may be considered a desirable and ornamental garden plant, or it may be considered a pest if it seeds and starts to grow where it is not wanted. As another example, in lawns, moss can become dominant and be impossible to eradicate. In some lawns, lichens, especially very damp lawn lichens such as Peltigera lactucfolia and P.membranacea, can become difficult to control and are considered pests. What is a community garden?". American Community Garden Association. 2007. Archived from the original on 4 December 2007.

Container gardening is concerned with growing plants in any type of container either indoors or outdoors. Common containers are pots, hanging baskets, and planters. Container gardening is usually used in atriums and on balconies, patios, and roof tops. Deciduous - describes plants that shed leaves at the end of the growing season and renew them at the beginning of the next Community gardening is a social activity in which an area of land is gardened by a group of people, providing access to fresh produce, herbs, flowers and plants as well as access to satisfying labor, neighborhood improvement, sense of community and connection to the environment. [16] [17] Community gardens are typically owned in trust by local governments or nonprofits. [18] Biddle, Sarah (12 June 2020). "Gardens Simultaneously Calm and Reinvigorate". Objective Standard Institute. Archived from the original on 18 December 2020 . Retrieved 20 February 2021. Greiner, Alyson L., 1966- (28 January 2014). Visualizing human geography (Seconded.). Hoboken. ISBN 978-1-118-52656-9. OCLC 862759747. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)