"Ornamental" refers to something that is used for decoration or to make something look more attractive.
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«To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to document the response of pollinators and natural enemies to plantings of
ornamental plants suitable for southeastern landscapes,» the authors noted.
Illegal fishing
of ornamental fish for the aquarium trade has also been reported.
Blueberry shrubs are also used
as ornamental plants for hedge borders and wind blocks.
Consider boosting your landscape's eye appeal
with ornamental gardens of shrubs, trees, perennials, hardscape and such.
Michael Jack, the minister of state for agriculture, tells me he discounts any rumours that any such disease could be spreading among Britain's frogs, or that it could be linked with the trade in
ornamental fish, as some Australians say.
Although grown
for ornamental purposes in the United States, all species of hostas are edible and are commonly grown as vegetables in some Asian cultures.
Make sure to read seed packets for the best method suggested to start that type of
ornamental grass from seed.
Sometimes found in
ornamental gardens, Miscanthus is a non-food energy crop used to make biofuels.
In the series Car Tyre (2011), the status of the lowly rubber tire is elevated to that of precious objet d'art after its utilitarian surface has been painstakingly hand carved with
ornamental designs.
Placed in a valley between mountains, broad streets, predominating the palm as
ornamental tree, has a special microclimate, for its geographical situation, which allows the game the whole year with very agreeable temperature.
PIJAC was exceedingly proud to see the industry, scientists, and regulators come together to convince Hawaii's governor to veto an effective ban
on ornamental fishing.
Remove debris
from ornamental ponds and stock them with fish to keep mosquitoes at bay.
These purple
ornamental pepper plants will add a splash of color and flavor to any garden, patio or sun room!
Built inside 20 acres with quiet country surrounds, hosting a large
ornamental lake with resident wildlife.
This is one of the reasons this research will greatly facilitate those interested in the modification of flower colours and shapes using the CRISPR / Cas9 system in
ornamental flowers or vegetables.
The building covers two levels and has been embellished with creative flair, featuring
ornamental patterns in the stonework and traditional natural décor.
This year I also incorporated
ornamental kale into our pots and absolutely love the rich color and texture that it brings.
The lower court misinterpreted a statute by expanding a patent on
ornamental features of a smartphone to include all the innovations that make up a complicated device like a smartphone, according to the amicus brief.
In recent projects, Behnisch has managed to deviate from the orthogonal unit that drives green architecture, allowing for curved, organic features and other
ornamental elements.
The swimming pool that surrounds it is fringed in tropical flowers and cascading vines, while the sprawling lawn beyond is bordered
by ornamental trees, bamboos and palms.
Style comes in part from
ornamental details like columns and moldings and in part from structural features, such as the placement of the windows and the pitch of the roof.
It's up to them to lead by example with properly decorated tanks filled with
ornamental aquatic denizens, piquing customers» interest and boosting décor sales.
The traditions developed by these efforts are
not ornamental, but real; they demonstrate what students and adults learn, how to recognize that knowledge, and how to pass it on to future generations.
In addition, because
small ornamental fencing around your garden can get covered with snow, you have to be careful when allowing your pet play around outside.
Chartreuse velvet fabric inspired the colour palette, while the outdoors was tied in with decorative elements
like ornamental grasses and black feathers.
Maybe this is something to do with genetics and crossing to produce these highly
ornamental varieties in the first place.
Sleigh beds tend to be
more ornamental in nature, with distinct headboards and footboards, and they're often made from sturdy woods like oak and maple.
It is the resident which is bestowed together with the enchantress beauty which is reflected from every corner of your home from its furniture as well as
other ornamental pieces.
Eventually the gene may be adapted for use in other crops where Rhizoctonia root rot is a problem,
including ornamental plants as a means for preventing damping off disease.
It was like Maskerdam, built by Chinese craftsman in Chinese
ornamental style, had, like Maskerdam itself, carved Chinese door and windows and was adorned with Chinese statues, paintings and other Chinese artifacts.
An Eastern sensibility informs this modern silhouette as
ornamental prints and sculpted separates are elegantly constructed.
For example, innovative landscape solutions such as
ornamental fencing, clean fill and natural vegetative elements can be utilized in place of conventional capping.
The present exhibition pulls into dialogue the work of two artists — Kamrooz Aram (b. Iran, 1978) and Anwar Jalal Shemza (b. India, 1928 — 1985)-- concerned with the relationship between
ornamental art and modernist abstractions.
Inspired by Adolf Loos, one of the great founders of modernist architecture, Ornament is Crime takes its name from Loos» provocative attack on the
highly ornamental designs of the early twentieth century.
Cornus sericea (American Dogwood) >> American dogwood, with its red branches and twigs, is a popular
ornamental shrub.
This river is named after the
large ornamental tree under which we rested at a nearby campsite.
How to spot it: Vertical proportions; tall, rounded windows; intricate wood or pressed metal cornices;
ornamental stone trim; and an elaborate wraparound porch.
To me the best frozen fish foods are the ones especially formulated to feed
ornamental aquarium fish.
Similarly, her piece Two Gardens contrasts drawings of plants by children from the Children's Museum of the Arts» Permanent Collection with the traditionally stylized plants used in
ornamental wallpaper and other decorative schemes.
For the second commissioned project on the Whitney's fifth - floor terrace, New York - based artist Virginia Overton (b. 1971; Nashville, TN) explores the contrast between the concepts of the «sculpture garden» as a cultivated setting for contemplating artworks and the «garden sculpture» as a vernacular
ornamental object.
Gone are the days when jewellery and other objects of
ornamental value need to be purchased physically at a store.
The skirts aren't merely
ornamental pieces, but are completely functional to help the car's aerodynamics and increase downforce.
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