David Domoney's Gardening Glossary

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There are currently 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter O.

Offset

This is a small plant that develops naturally from a parent plant, and grows alongside it. If removed, it can grow separately as a new plant.

Orchard

An orchard is a garden or area where fruit trees are grown.

Organic

The process of growing foods without using artificial fertislisers, fungicides or pesticides.

Organic gardening

The gardening practice of using no artificial fertilisers or pesticides, only those naturally created by plants and animals.

Organic Matter

This is a something that has come from either an animal or a plant, and breaks down and gives nutrients to plants if applied to soil. Compost is a good example of organic matter.

Overwinter

The process of protecting tender plants over the winter period.

Oxygenating Plants

These are plants that live underwater and release oxygen into the water around them, for example water violet.

David Domoney( Author )

David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 years experience, in horticulture, David is as passionate about plants now as he was when he bought his first plant at a village fete.

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