A common example seen in temperate gardens is the hover-fly, many of which - though bearing no sting - mimic the warning colouration of hymenoptera (wasps and bees).

It is occasionally grown in temperate gardens as a rock garden plant.

Agapanthus is widely grown as an ornamental in temperate gardens.

Knot gardens have become established in many temperate formal gardens throughout the world, including:

In temperate western gardens, a smooth expanse of lawn is often considered essential to a garden.

It is widely used as a garden plant in warm temperate and subtropical gardens.

The species is commonly grown as a groundcover in temperate gardens for its evergreen foliage, spring and summer flowers, ease of culture, and dense habit that smothers most weeds.

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It s used for planting in temperate and subtropical gardens and within conservatories, and for containers on patios, balconies, and sunny houseplant positions.

Vinca major is a commonly grown ornamental plant in temperate gardens for its evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and groundcover or vine use.