Plant Use
Browse a multitude of ways with plants. Or click on a tab for a particular use.
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Suppress weeds, slow soil erosion and keep more water in the ground.
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Despite limitations there are lots of reasons to grow plants in containers.
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Build garden structure AND grow something to nibble at.
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Create casual privacy and grow food with the same plants.
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Some plants can adapt to indoor conditions if given favourable conditions.
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Tropical Pitcher Plant
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or scrambling climber
H: 5m W: 5m
Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

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Just the one accent plant alone will make an eye-catching impact – usually because of its striking shape, colour or size.
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