Glossary
A glossary of terms used in the realm of lawncare. Plain definitions of scientific terms.
active ingredient
Definition of active ingredient when referring to pesticides.
Definition of active ingredient when referring to pesticides.
annual
Definition of an annual plant.
Definition of an annual plant.
biennial
Definition of a biennial plant.
Definition of a biennial plant.
compaction
Definition of compaction.
Definition of compaction.
cultural practice
Definition of cultural practice in relation to lawn care.
Definition of cultural practice in relation to lawn care.
dormant feed
Definition of dormant feeding in reference to turfgrass.
Definition of dormant feeding in reference to turfgrass.
non-selective herbicide
Definition of non-selective herbicide.
Definition of non-selective herbicide.
overseed
Definition of overseed.
Definition of overseed.
perennial
Definition of a perennial plant.
Definition of a perennial plant.
photosynthesis
Basic definition of photosynthesis.
Basic definition of photosynthesis.
post-emergent herbicide
Definition of post-emergent herbicide.
Definition of post-emergent herbicide.
pre-emergent herbicide
Definition of pre-emergent herbicide.
Definition of pre-emergent herbicide.
rhizome
Definition of rhizome.
Definition of rhizome.
scalping
Definition of scalping in reference to mowing the lawn.
Definition of scalping in reference to mowing the lawn.
selective herbicide
Definition of selective herbicide.
Definition of selective herbicide.
slow-release fertilizer
Definition of slow-release fertilizer.
Definition of slow-release fertilizer.
stolon
Definition of stolon.
Definition of stolon.
thatch
Definition of thatch.
Definition of thatch.
topdressing
Definition of topdressing.
Definition of topdressing.
watering in
Definition of watering in, in reference to turfgrass applications.
Definition of watering in, in reference to turfgrass applications.