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Gardening is the most popular hobby in the world. Gardening is defined as "The cultivation of a plot of ground to grow plants", which opens up a vast array of possibilities. From ornamentals to edibles, the field of gardening in one that defies any set description.
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Fast Facts
- 25%: Americans who garden as a hobby
- $44.7 billion spent on lawn and landscape services per year
- World's largest garden maze: Over 2 acres
- World's largest bloom: Indonesian "Rafflesia arnoldii".
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Gardening Vs. Farming
Gardening and farming both focus on growing plants. Farming is usually done across a larger area than gardening is (although not always; arboretums and palace gardens have historically been as large as farms). While gardening is rarely done for commercial purposes, farming is usually meant to grow plants as a commercial venture, either to sell the whole plant or specific parts for another person's use. -
Gardening Tips
- Garden area should get a minimum of six hours of sunlight per day
- Do not plant beside walls or fences
- Use a border to separate garden from grass
- Remove grassy sod from garden area to a depth of four inches
- Place leaves and compost on garden area four inches deep for two weeks before planting
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