Lawn Care Glossary
A glossary of terms used in lawn care.
active ingredient
Definition of active ingredient when referring to pesticides.
aeration
The definition of aeration.
aerobic
The definition of aerobic in relation to lawn care.
amendment
Definition of amendment with regards to lawn care.
anaerobic
Definition of anaerobic in relation to lawn care.
annual
Definition of an annual plant.
biennial
Definition of a biennial plant.
cation exchange capacity
A basic definition of a complicated chemical reaction in the soil.
compaction
Definition of compaction.
compost
The definition of compost.
crown
Definition of crown, in relation to grass.
cultivar
Definition of cultivar
cultural practice
Definition of cultural practice in relation to lawn care.
dormant feed
Definition of dormant feeding in reference to turfgrass.
endophytes
The definition of endophytes.
evapotranspiration
The definition of evapotranspiration in relation to lawn care.
greenwashing
The definition of greenwashing
grub
Definition of grub.
humic acids
Definition of humic acids.
humus
The definition of humus.
hydroseeding
Definition of hydroseeding.
monoculture
The definition of monoculture.
nematode
The definition of a nematode.
non-selective herbicide
Definition of non-selective herbicide.
organic matter
Definition of organic matter
overseed
Definition of overseed.
perennial
Definition of a perennial plant.
pH
The definition of pH.
photosynthesis
Basic definition of photosynthesis.
post-emergent herbicide
Definition of post-emergent herbicide.
pre-emergent herbicide
Definition of pre-emergent herbicide.
rhizome
Definition of rhizome.
scalping
Definition of scalping in reference to mowing the lawn.
selective herbicide
Definition of selective herbicide.
slow-release fertilizer
Definition of slow-release fertilizer.
soil conditioner
Definition of soil conditioner.
spot spray
The definition of spot spraying.
tap root
Definition of tap root
stolon
Definition of stolon.
thatch
Definition of thatch.
topdressing
Definition of topdressing.
watering in
Definition of watering in, in reference to turfgrass applications.
wetting agent
The definition of wetting agent in relative to lawn care.