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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.

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