After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Hedges 2. Growing of Hedges 3. Maintenance. When shrub is planted on boundary for fencing, it is called as hedge. It may be ornamental or protective or both. Hedges also become an important feature of formal layout to serve various functions as screening of the area, out buildings, tennis [...]
Carnation is one of the most important cut flower of the world. It is commercially grown in many countries like Columbia, Kenya, Canary Island, Italy, Spain, Holland, U.S.A. etc. In India, earlier marguerite type of carnations were being grown as winter annual but with the introduction of Sim carnation, now these are being cultivated in many cities like Nasik, Pune, [...]
This article throws light upon the nine main steps for growing of shrubs. The steps are: 1. Soil 2. Preparation of the Ground 3. Propagation of Shrubs 4. Planting of Shrubs 5. Watering 6. Filling of Gaps 7. Irrigation 8. Weeding 9. Pruning of Established Shrubs. Step # 1. Soil: Any garden soil is suitable for growing shrubs. Height and [...]