allotment
/əˈɫɑtmənt/
noun
a small rentable plot of land that can be used for growing flowers, vegetables, etc.
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fertilizer
/ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɝ/
noun
a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow
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axe
/ˈæks/
noun
a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees
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growbag
/ɡɹˈoʊbæɡ/
noun
a big plastic bag containing fertilized soil that can be used for growing plants or fruits, such as vegetables or tomatoes
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cane
/ˈkeɪn/
noun
a long and thin stick made of the hard and hollow stem of plants such as bamboo, used for keeping garden plants in place
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fork
/ˈfɔɹk/
noun
a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay
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hedge trimmer
/hˈɛdʒ tɹˈɪmɚ/
noun
an electronic piece of equipment that closely resembles a chainsaw and is capable of cutting and trimming hedges in a garden
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hoe
/ˈhoʊ/
noun
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
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manure
/məˈnʊɹ/
noun
solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger
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weed
/ˈwid/
noun
any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden
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rake
/ˈɹeɪk/
noun
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
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mulch
/ˈməɫtʃ/
noun
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
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shovel
/ˈʃəvəɫ/
noun
a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.
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lawnmower
/ˈɫɔnmoʊɝ/
noun
a gardening machine equipped with a rotating blade that is designed to cut the grass on lawns
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peat
/ˈpit/
noun
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
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compost
/ˈkɑmpoʊst/
noun
decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it
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pruning shears
/pɹˈuːnɪŋ ʃˈɪɹz/
noun
a type of scissors used for trimming and pruning plants, featuring a sharp blade and spring mechanism for cutting through stems and branches
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rodenticide
/ɹoʊˈdɛntɪsaɪd/
noun
a pesticide used to control and kill rodents, such as rats and mice, and can come in the form of baits, traps, or poisons
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garden glove
/ɡˈɑːɹdən ɡlˈʌv/
noun
a protective glove worn during gardening or yard work to prevent cuts and scratches and provide a better grip while handling tools and plants
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pesticide sprayer
/pˈɛstɪsˌaɪd spɹˈeɪɚ/
noun
a device used to apply pesticides or other chemicals to plants or surfaces to control or eliminate pests or diseases
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garden edger
/ɡˈɑːɹdən ˈɛdʒɚ/
noun
a tool used for creating defined edges along garden beds, walkways, and other landscaped areas
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seed
/ˈsid/
noun
a small living object from a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one
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garden weeder
/ɡˈɑːɹdən wˈiːdɚ/
noun
a tool used to remove weeds and other unwanted plants from gardens and flower beds
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hand cultivator
/hˈænd kˈʌltᵻvˌeɪɾɚ/
noun
a small hand-held gardening tool used for loosening soil, removing weeds, and cultivating around plants in tight spaces
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spade
/ˈspeɪd/
noun
a sturdy gardening tool with a four-sided metal blade attached to a long handle, which people use to move earth
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patch
/ˈpætʃ/
noun
a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants
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wheelbarrow
/ˈhwiɫˌbɛɹoʊ/, /ˈwiɫˌbɛɹoʊ/
noun
an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things
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garden sprayer
/ɡˈɑːɹdən spɹˈeɪɚ/
noun
a tool used to apply liquid fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other solutions to plants and garden beds
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insecticide
/ˌɪnˈsɛktəˌsaɪd/
noun
a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures
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Strimmer
/stɹˈɪmɚ/
noun
an electrical, handheld gardening tool for cutting grass or weed, used as an alternative for larger machines, such as lawnmower
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bulb planter
/bˈʌlb plˈæntɚ/
noun
a tool used for planting bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs
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landscaping
/ˈɫænˌskeɪpɪŋ/, /ˈɫændˌskeɪpɪŋ/
noun
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
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seedbed
/sˈiːdbɛd/
noun
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
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fogger
/fˈɑːɡɚ/
noun
a tool that sprays a fine mist of chemicals to control pests and insects
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leaf blower
/lˈiːf blˈoʊɚ/
noun
a motorized gardening tool with a high-speed air nozzle used for blowing leaves and debris off lawns and other surfaces
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garden knife
/ɡˈɑːɹdən nˈaɪf/
noun
a hand-held cutting and pruning tool used for gardening tasks such as digging, cutting, and pruning
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to compost
/ˈkɑmpoʊst/
verb
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
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to cut back
/kˈʌt bˈæk/
verb
to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow
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to cut down
/kˈʌt dˈaʊn/
verb
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
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to dig
/ˈdɪɡ/
verb
to remove earth or make a hole in the ground using the hands, machines, tools, etc.
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to garden
/ˈɡɑɹdən/
verb
to take care of a garden by planting seeds, cultivating and watering plants, etc., either as a job or hobby
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to graft
/ˈɡɹæft/
verb
to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there
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to grow
/ˈɡɹoʊ/
verb
to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers
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to hoe
/ˈhoʊ/
verb
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
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to manure
/məˈnʊɹ/
verb
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
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to plant
/ˈpɫænt/
verb
to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow
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to pot
/ˈpɑt/
verb
to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil
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to rake
/ˈɹeɪk/
verb
to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a gardening tool called rake
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to mow
/ˈmoʊ/
verb
to cut grass, wheat, etc. with a gardening machine or handheld tools, such as scythe
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to mulch
/ˈməɫtʃ/
verb
to put a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost around a plant in order to improve the quality of its soil, as well as protecting its base and roots
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to shovel
/ˈʃəvəɫ/
verb
to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle, called shovel to dig or move earth
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to sow
/ˈsaʊ/, /ˈsoʊ/
verb
to plant seeds in the earth or scatter them over the ground
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to transplant
/tɹænsˈpɫænt/
verb
to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else
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to water
/ˈwɔtɝ/
verb
to pour water on the ground to make plants grow in it
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to seed
/ˈsid/
verb
to scatter seeds over an area of land with the intention of growing plants
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pole pruner
/pˈoʊl prjˈuːnɚ/
noun
a long pole with a cutting blade or saw at the end, used for trimming high branches or foliage
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square point shovel
/skwˈɛɹ pˈɔɪnt ʃˈʌvəl/
noun
a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil
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round point shovel
/ɹˈaʊnd pˈɔɪnt ʃˈʌvəl/
noun
a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand
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in / into leaf
/ɪn ɔːɹ ˌɪntʊ lˈiːf/
phrase
used to refer to a plant or tree that is currently producing new foliage
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