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HEAVY WATERING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- xeriscaping
1, record 1, English, xeriscaping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique of landscaping that emphasizes water conservation by using mulch to reduce evaporation and varieties of plants that demand less water. 2, record 1, English, - xeriscaping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of xeriscaping is to build a sustainable garden that helps plants survive dry periods on their own, without heavy reliance on supplemental watering, fertilizer and other maintenance tasks. 3, record 1, English, - xeriscaping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Floriculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- xéropaysagisme
1, record 1, French, x%C3%A9ropaysagisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jardinage sans eau 2, record 1, French, jardinage%20sans%20eau
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le xéropaysagisme [...] consiste à aménager votre jardin de manière à favoriser des espèces locales ou peu consommatrices d’eau pour cultiver de manière plus naturelle. 2, record 1, French, - x%C3%A9ropaysagisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heavy watering
1, record 2, English, heavy%20watering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... inorganic fertilizers... can be safely used only... after a heavy watering. 1, record 2, English, - heavy%20watering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrosage abondant
1, record 2, French, arrosage%20abondant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arrosage copieux 2, record 2, French, arrosage%20copieux
correct, masculine noun
- copieux arrosage 3, record 2, French, copieux%20arrosage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les arrosages doivent être copieux. Insuffisants ou trop fréquents, ils finissent, avec le soleil, par former une croûte qui s'oppose au développement des brins d'herbe. 1, record 2, French, - arrosage%20abondant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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