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Landscaping a garden is easy if you have imagination. The inclusion of features with plants is possible in large gardens.

Landscaping a garden is easy if you have imagination. The inclusion of features with plants is possible in large gardens. But in case of smaller gardens,you have to depend upon a few additions to make the place attractive by introducing interesting elements. For this,terracotta or earthen pots,bells,statues,huts,human and animal figures and bird houses are easily available at reasonable costs. In case there is a big tree growing in the garden,it can be used as a support for such items. This way you will be able to take your garden vertically upward.

I want to grow a chandni plant at home. What location will suit it? How fast will it start bearing flowers and what is the life of the plant?

Suresh,Chandigarh

Yes,you can grow chandni in your garden and the location should be sunny. It starts bearing flowers within the first year and the life span of the plant is beyond 30 years.

My friend has a good litchi tree. Can it be multiplied in any way? Which variety should I grow in this area?

Manjit Singh,Mohali

Litchi cannot be multiplied by cutting it and should not be raised from the seed. The best way would be to procure

Calcuttia variety from a reliable source.

When are roses pruned and when should we add fertilisers? What is the best time to plant roses?

Surjit Kumar,Panchkula

The roses are pruned in the month of October and the first dose of manure and fertiliser is also added then. The best time to plant roses is during winter months.

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There are many insects with orange and black spots on their back,in my garden. My friend advised me not to spray them. What insect could this be and is it harmful? If so,please suggest a remedy.

Mayank,Mohali

Your description of the insect is accurate. It is a lady bird beetle and is friendly. It kills aphids. So your friend is right.

(For gardening queries ASK DR GREEN at satishnarula@yahoo.co.in)

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