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Landscaping Glossary
The following landscaping glossary deals with some general landscaping terms used in this website.
Accent: Accent involves the use of a plant or an object in order to draw more attention to that place
Acidic soil: Acidic soil is referred to any soil having a PH level of less than 7.0 on a PH scale
Alkaline soil: Soil having a PH level of less than 7 on the PH scale is refered to as Alkaline soil.
Alternate: In landscaping terms an alternate means a single bud, leaves or shoots that occur at the plant node.
Annual: Annuals are flowering plants that last only one season
Bleeding: In landscaping terms, bleeding is a term used to define the oozing of sap through a cut
Branch collar: Branch Collar is a thick ring formed at the bottom of a branch
Bud: Bud is a condensed shoot that contains a left or flower
Bubble diagram: Bubble diagram involves making use of round structures to represent different materials in a landscape
Bark: Bark is the woody surface layer of a tree or woody plants
Biennial: Biennials are plants that grow for one year without flowering, produce flowers/fruits in the second year and die
Canker: Canker is a fungal disease that can affect shoots
Cross-pollination: When a pollen from the flower of one plant, fertilizes the flower of another plant the process is referred as cross pollination
Deciduous Trees: Deciduous trees are those that shed foliage/leaves at the end of growing season
Decking: Decking is the process of creating decks using wood planks placed on top of beams
Defoliation: Loss of leaves from plants or trees is commonly referred as defoliation
Drip irrigation: An irrigation system that allows passage of water through emitters placed right underneath the plant's root under slow pressure
Dormancy: Dormancy is the temporary cession of growth during winter seasons
Evergreen: Persistent Plants the remain green throughout the year
Frost line: Frost line is the earth below the soil limit that will freeze during winter season
Fireblight: Fireblight is a bacterial disease that gives rise to black flowers and stems:
Ground cover: Ground Covers are plants that grow horizontal to the ground
Hardscape: In landscaping terms, hardscape includes sidewalk,
patios or walkways covering the soil surface
Herbaceous: Herbaceous plants are plants that have soft rather than woody tissue
Harmony: In landscaping terms, harmony is a term used to describe the design created by pleasing combination of all elements present in the landscape
Hybrid: Hybrid is a plant that results due to cross pollination of plants that differ in their genetics
Island bed: Island beds are flowering beds on which one can walk around without causing damage
Impervious: Impervious is the term given to soil which has become impenetrable because of foot traffic, construction etc.
Integrated pest management: Integrated pest management is the process of predicting pest infestations in order to take early measures to prevent outbreaks
Landscaping fabric: Landscaping fabric is a synthetic material that allows water to pass, but blocks sun light, soil and weeds from passing through
Limestone: Limestone is a compound that contains calcium. Generally used to increase the PH level of the soil
Mulch: Mulch is a layer of either in-organic or organic material which is placed around plants to enhance moisture retention of the soil and control weeds
Multi-stemmed: Multi-Stemmed plants are those that have several main stems arising from the ground level.
Node: Node is a point on the stem from which leaves, shoots or flowers arise.
Pathogens: Pathogens are micro-organisms that can cause diseases to both humans and plants:
Percolation test: Percolation test is a test conducted by landscapers or gardeners to find the rate at which the water gets absorbed by the soil
Patio: Patio is a paved area meant for recreation purposes, usually situated in the backyard area
Pruning: Pruning is the process of controlling growth of a plant or tree to give it an aesthetic shape, to maintain its health and to increase growing space.
Root pruning: Root pruning involves cutting off certain parts of the root system in order to restrict plant growth
Stacking: Stacking is the process to supporting a tree using ropes or wooden stacks to hold it in place
Transpiration: Transpiration is the process by which water absorbed by the roots is given off into the atmosphere through water vapor
Terracing: Terracing is the process of building walls to hold the soil in place on a sloped site
Variegated leaves: Variegated leaves are leaves that have different patters and colors
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