When looking through a seed catalog or plant care manual, you'll likely come across at least a few descriptions you weren't aware of. So here's a cheat sheet to help you navigate the shows and maybe impress your gardening friends.
Ventilation. loosen the compacted soil with a garden fork or aerator to facilitate the flow of oxygen to the plant's roots.
Change. organic matter, such as compost or manure, is added to soil to improve soil fertility, drainage, water retention, or composition.
Annual plants that complete their life cycle in one year regardless of climate.
Bare roots. Plants, usually roses, trees and shrubs, are uprooted from the ground and sold without soil or pots.
Biennale. Plants that complete their life cycle in two years.
Smell Early flowering plants such as lettuce and turnips make them bitter or reduce their quality.
Botanical name: the name of plants in Latin terms developed in the 18th century by the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus. Using the plant's botanical name (also called "scientific name") eliminates the possibility of confusion with other plants.
Spread. seeds are scattered over a large area by hand or machine, not in rows.
A hat. A traditional bell-shaped object placed on plants to protect them from insect damage or frost.
Cool frames. cages are placed around the plants to create a greenhouse effect and extend the growing season.
Common names: nicknames used to describe plants in specific geographic areas or regions. Because different plants can have the same name, and one plant can have many, their use can be confusing for the gardener.
Companion Planting . A grouping of specific plants based on the advantages they offer each other. These benefits may include attracting pollinators, repelling pests, or acting as a living cage.
Pruning: the practice of removing wilted or dead buds from a plant to encourage reblooming, to prevent self-seeding, or simply to keep the plant tidy.
Foliage. Plants, trees, or shrubs that lose their leaves in fall or winter.
Sow the seeds right in the garden instead of planting them in indoor pots and then transplanting them outside.
Temporary . A plant that comes and dies relatively quickly, often in the spring.
an evergreen plant, tree, or shrub that does not shed its leaves either in fall or winter, but retains its green color throughout the year.
Foliar fertilization. Apply liquid fertilizer directly to the foliage, not the soil.
Germination : the initial growth of a shoot from a seed.
Hardening. the process of gradually adapting a plant to a different, usually harsher climate, for example B.
Inheritance. Plants in their original form that have not been crossed or cross-pollinated with other species or varieties. Heirloom seeds produce plants that "grow true" or have the same characteristics as the original plants.
Healing. the practice of cutting the ground against the new aboveground shoots in the ground, as is done with potato plants.
Hybrid. A variety of plants specially bred in a controlled environment, usually by cross-pollination, to produce new desirable traits such as flower color, disease resistance, fragrance, size, hardiness, flavor or shelf life, etc.
Naturalization. The practice of spreading seeds or tubers so that they appear to spread naturally, or in areas such as lawns, where the seeds can spread indefinitely.
Organic materials. non-synthetic materials such as decaying plants and animals, manure, compost and leaf mold used to improve soil fertility, structure and other properties.
Perennials : Plants with a life cycle of more than two years. Perennials can die back for the winter and come back year after year or stay green for life.
pH: In gardening, the pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of soil, fertilizer, and water. The lower the index, the more acidic the soil; The higher the value, the higher the alkalinity. A score of 7.0 is considered neutral.
Contraction. the practice of removing young shoots and stems with the thumb and forefinger, usually to stimulate the growth of lateral shoots.
Scarification : Scratches, cuts, blows, or damages the hard surface of seeds to facilitate germination.
Self-insemination. A term used to describe plants that reproduce by dropping seeds into the soil around them. These seeds sprouted, took root, and grew into other plants. It is also known as "self-seeding".
Side fertilization. scatter a variety of granular, powdered, or granulated fertilizers (or other additives) along plant rows instead of applying them to the soil or planting hole.
Layering. The process of exposing seeds or tubers to low temperatures, usually in a refrigerator or freezer, to simulate the outdoor winter conditions necessary for successful spring germination.
Top jacket. fertilizer or aggregate, such as manure or compost, for application directly into the soil on and around plants.
Wet feet. wet roots, usually caused by poor soil drainage or over-saturation.
Xeriscaping. using drought tolerant plants for water conservation in landscaping. It is also called "hydroponic gardening".
