Earthing Up is where the roots of a plant are covered with a thick layer of soil. This can be done with a variety of plants for various reasons, but is commonly associated with potatoes, to prevent the tubers greening due to exposure to sunlight. (Also referred to as Ridging).
Composts with a pH of 6.5 or lower are classed are ericaceous or acid soils. They are best suited for ericaceous or calcifuge plants (lime haters).
The art of training a plant, usually a fruit tree, flat against a wall or other framework, where the branches are trained horizontally out from the main stem at regular intervals.
A plant that holds its leaves and stays green throughout the year. Old leaves tend to be lost gradually over time and replaced, so the plant is never bare. This is usually an adaptation to cope with low nutrient levels. Examples include most species of Conifer (but not all e.g. larch), Holly, Lavender and Euonymus.
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