Resources
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Right Plant, Right Place
When plants are allowed to grow in conditions close to those that they evolved to be in harmony with they are far more likely to be trouble free, to thrive, and to be beneficial to their environment. This section complements the information we will give in our plant pages and provides some background information and expansions on the terms used in plant descriptions, growing condition and care requirements.
Description, Classification & Botany
Plant Names, Taxonomy, Horticultural Taxonomy, Botanical Description, Botanical Latin. Botanical Terminology.
Growing Conditions
Environmental niches, Soil chemistry, Soil texture, Moisture & drainage, Light & Shade. Aspect.
Care & Cultivation
Explanation of section contents.
