Glossary
Common terms in gardening, landscape design, and horticulture
Propagation
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.
Cultivator
A hand-held gardening tool resembling a small rake, often with 3 prongs, used for loosening and mixing soil as well as in removing weeds
Perlite
A naturally occurring mineral from volcanos. Provides drainage and aeration to potting soil mixes. Neutral pH.
Vermiculite
A naturally occurring mineral from **. Adds structure to soil and acts as a sponge to hold onto excess water and nutrients and release when surrounding soil dries. Great for protecting seedlings from drying out or succumbing to fungus.
Aphid
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.
Deadhead (ing)
A hand-held gardening tool resembling a small rake, often with 3 prongs, used for loosening and mixing soil as well as in removing weeds
"Deep" Watering
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.
Light Requirements (outdoor)
Full Sun
Part-Sun/Part-Shade
F
Light Requirements (indoor)
Bright Light
Direct/Indirect Light
Medium Light
Low Light
Hardy
A plant that can survive through winter (i.e., perennial)
Perennial
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.
Annual
A hand-held gardening tool resembling a small rake, often with 3 prongs, used for loosening and mixing soil as well as in removing weeds
Woody
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.
Hard Prune or Hard Cutback
A hand-held gardening tool resembling a small rake, often with 3 prongs, used for loosening and mixing soil as well as in removing weeds
Deciduous
Loses its leaves in winter.
Marcescent
Holds on to dead/dried leaves through a portion of winter. (e.g., Beech - Fagus)
Aggregate
The process of cloning a plant by taking a cutting, growing roots,etc.