Maison et Jardin - Jardinage

a small rentable plot of land that can be used for growing flowers, vegetables, etc.

jardin ouvrier

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

engrais, fertilisant

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

hache

a big plastic bag containing fertilized soil that can be used for growing plants or fruits, such as vegetables or tomatoes

sac de culture

a long and thin stick made of the hard and hollow stem of plants such as bamboo, used for keeping garden plants in place

canne

a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay

fourche, bifurcation

an electronic piece of equipment that closely resembles a chainsaw and is capable of cutting and trimming hedges in a garden

taille-haie

a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle, used for cultivating and breaking up the surface of the ground, as well as removing weeds

houe, binette

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

fumier

any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden

mauvaise herbe

a gardening tool with metal teeth attached to a long wooden handle, primarily used for gathering dead leaves or marking a spot on the ground

râteau

a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots

paillis

a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.

pelle

a gardening machine equipped with a rotating blade that is designed to cut the grass on lawns

tondeuse à gazon

a brownish substance, often found under the ground or in regions with wet climate, formed by plants dying and becoming buried, that once added to the soil, can enhance its quality and help plants grow faster

tourbe

decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it

compost

a type of scissors used for trimming and pruning plants, featuring a sharp blade and spring mechanism for cutting through stems and branches

sécateurs, cisailles

a pesticide used to control and kill rodents, such as rats and mice, and can come in the form of baits, traps, or poisons

rodenticide

a protective glove worn during gardening or yard work to prevent cuts and scratches and provide a better grip while handling tools and plants

gant de jardin, gant de jardinage

a device used to apply pesticides or other chemicals to plants or surfaces to control or eliminate pests or diseases

pulvérisateur de pesticides, spray pesticide

a tool used for creating defined edges along garden beds, walkways, and other landscaped areas

bêche à sable, définisseur de jardin

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

graine

a tool used to remove weeds and other unwanted plants from gardens and flower beds

désherbeur, binette

a small hand-held gardening tool used for loosening soil, removing weeds, and cultivating around plants in tight spaces

cultivateur à main, sarcloir

a sturdy gardening tool with a four-sided metal blade attached to a long handle, which people use to move earth

pelle, bêche

a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

carré, parcelle

an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things

brouette

a tool used to apply liquid fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other solutions to plants and garden beds

pulvérisateur de jardin, atomiseur de jardin

a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insecticide

an electrical, handheld gardening tool for cutting grass or weed, used as an alternative for larger machines, such as lawnmower

coupe-bordures, débroussailleuse

a tool used for planting bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs

plantoir à bulbes, outil à planter les bulbes

the process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, such as adding plants, changing the terrain, or constructing structures, to improve its aesthetic appeal or make it more functional

aménagement paysager, paysagisme

a area of ground that provides the essential needs for seeds to grow and develop into young plants before they are moved to another place

semis, couche à semis, lit de semence

a tool that sprays a fine mist of chemicals to control pests and insects

pulvérisateur, fogger

a motorized gardening tool with a high-speed air nozzle used for blowing leaves and debris off lawns and other surfaces

souffleur de feuilles, souffleur à feuilles

a hand-held cutting and pruning tool used for gardening tasks such as digging, cutting, and pruning

couteau de jardin, couteau à main

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

faire du compost, composter

to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow

tailler

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

abattre, couper

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

creuser

to cultivate and nurture plants in an outdoor space, either as a job or hobby

jardiner, faire du jardinage

to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there

greffer

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

cultiver

to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle

biner, sarcler

to apply solid waste from animals or plants to a piece of land in order to enhance the quality of its soil and help plants grow ever more quickly

épandre de l'engrais

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

planter

to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil

mettre en pot

to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a special gardening tool

ratisser

to cut grass, wheat, etc. with a gardening machine or handheld tools, such as a scythe

tondre

to cover the soil around plants with a layer of material like wood chips or leaves to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature

pailler

to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth

pelleter

to plant seeds in the earth or scatter them over the ground

semer

to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else

transplanter

to pour water on the ground to make plants grow in it

arroser

to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth

semer, ensemencer

a long pole with a cutting blade or saw at the end, used for trimming high branches or foliage

élagage télescopique, scie à perche

a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil

pelle à pointe carrée, pelle carrée

a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand

pelle à pointe ronde, pelle arrondie

used to refer to a plant or tree that is currently producing new foliage