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How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani)

    How to Prune and Propagate Night Blooming Jasmine (Raat ki Rani) for More Flowers   Night Blooming Jasmine ( Cestrum nocturnum ) is one of those plants that can transform an ordinary balcony into a fragrant evening garden. During warm weather, its small greenish-white flowers release a powerful fragrance after sunset. However, this fast-growing shrub can become difficult to manage in a container. You may have noticed long, thin branches spreading over the balcony railing, fewer flowers than expected, or a plant that produces plenty of green leaves but very few fragrant flower clusters. Sometimes, an older Raat ki Rani looks attractive for a few weeks during its flowering season and then becomes an untidy collection of long branches. Regular pruning can help solve these problems. It encourages branching, removes damaged growth and helps maintain a compact shape. Healthy branches removed during pruning can also be used to propagate new plants through stem cuttings....

From Idea to Reality: Landscape Garden Planning, Design Tips, Budget Costs & Famous Gardens

 Landscape Garden Guide: Meaning, Planning Steps, Design Ideas, Costs & Famous Gardens A landscape garden is more than just planting flowers or trimming grass. It is the art of shaping outdoor space so that nature and design work together beautifully. Whether you have a small backyard, a large lawn, or uneven land, thoughtful landscape garden planning can turn any idea into a stunning reality. What Is a Landscape Garden? (Meaning Explained) A landscape garden is a planned outdoor area where plants, trees, lawns, pathways, water features, and structures are arranged in a balanced and functional way. Unlike regular gardening, landscape gardening focuses on the overall design, structure, and long-term appearance of the space. The meaning of a landscape garden lies in harmony—combining natural elements with design principles to create a space that looks beautiful and feels practical. It can be simple and natural or formal and artistic, depending on the style and purpose. H...