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Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture, the method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.

Terrestrial plants may be grown with only their roots exposed to the mineral solution, or the roots may be supported by an inert medium, such as perlite or gravel.

The nutrients in hydroponics can be from fish waste, duck manure, or normal nutrients.

Floriculture, or flower farming, is a discipline of horticulture concerned with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and for floristry, comprising the floral industry.

The development, via plant breeding, of new varieties is a major occupation of floriculturists.

Garden design is the art and process of designing and creating plans for layout and planting of gardens and landscapes.

Garden design may be done by the garden owner themselves, or by professionals of varying levels of experience and expertise.

Most professional garden designers have some training in horticulture and the principles of design, and some are also landscape architects, a more formal level of training that usually requires an advanced degree and often a state license.

Amateur gardeners may also attain a high level of experience from extensive hours working in their own gardens, through casual study, serious study in Master Gardener Programs, or by joining gardening clubs.

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants.

It includes the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants.

It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture.

Inside agriculture, horticulture contrasts with extensive field farming as well as animal husbandry.

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.

In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use.

Gardening is considered to be a relaxing activity for many people.