allotment
[noun]
a small rentable plot of land that can be used for growing flowers, vegetables, etc.
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Here you will learn some English words related to gardening such as "fertilizer", ""rake, and "shovel".
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fertilizer
[noun]
a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow
Ex:
After
applying
the
fertilizer
,
the
flowers
bloomed
beautifully
within
weeks
.
ax
[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
Ex:
She
learned
how
to
handle
an
ax
safely
during
the
camping
trip
.
growbag
[noun]
a big plastic bag containing fertilized soil that can be used for growing plants or fruits, such as vegetables or tomatoes
Ex:
He
decided
to
use
a
growbag
for
his
herbs
on
the
balcony
.
cane
[noun]
a long, thin, stiff stem of certain plants, such as bamboo or sugarcane, often used to support other plants or as material for objects
Ex:
Bamboo
canes
were
used
to
make
a
trellis
.
fork
[noun]
a gardening tool with a handle and three or four sharp points, used for digging or moving hay
Ex:
He
found
the
fork
useful
for
turning over
leaves
in
the
fall
.
hedge trimmer
[noun]
an electronic piece of equipment that closely resembles a chainsaw and is capable of cutting and trimming hedges in a garden
Ex:
She
borrowed
her
neighbor
's
hedge trimmer
to
cut back
the
overgrown
shrubs
.
hoe
[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
manure
[noun]
solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger
rake
[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
mulch
[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
shovel
[noun]
a tool that has a long handle with a broad curved metal end, used for moving snow, soil, etc.
Ex:
She
always
kept
a
shovel
in
the
shed
for
yard
work
.
lawnmower
[noun]
a gardening machine equipped with a rotating blade that is designed to cut the grass on lawns
Ex:
She
bought
a
new
lawnmower
to
help
her
keep
her
large
yard
in
shape
.
peat
[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
Ex:
compost
[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
Ex:
After
tilling
the
compost
into
the
lawn
's
topsoil
,
the
grass greened
up
faster
and
required
less
watering
.
pruning shears
[noun]
a type of scissors used for trimming and pruning plants, featuring a sharp blade and spring mechanism for cutting through stems and branches
Ex:
He
found
his
pruning shears
in
the
shed
and
began
clipping
the
unruly
vines
.
rodenticide
[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
Ex:
Many
people
use
rodenticide
in
their
homes
to
prevent
mice
from
nesting
in
walls
.
garden glove
[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
Ex:
The
garden gloves
kept
my
hands
safe
from
sharp
thorns
as
I
pruned
the
rose
bushes
.
pesticide sprayer
[noun]
a device used to apply pesticides or other chemicals to plants or surfaces to control or eliminate pests or diseases
Ex:
The
farmer
used
a
pesticide sprayer
to
protect
his
crops
from
harmful
insects
.
garden edger
[noun]
a tool used for creating defined edges along garden beds, walkways, and other landscaped areas
Ex:
To
give
the
yard
a
more
polished
look
,
I
decided
to
buy
a
new
garden edger
.
seed
[noun]
a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one
Ex:
Some
plants
,
like
dandelions
,
disperse
their
seeds
through
the
wind
,
allowing
them
to
spread
far and wide
.
garden weeder
[noun]
a tool used to remove weeds and other unwanted plants from gardens and flower beds
Ex:
She
grabbed
the
garden weeder
to
clear
the
path
of
unwanted
plants
that
were
crowding
the
garden
.
hand cultivator
[noun]
a small hand-held gardening tool used for loosening soil, removing weeds, and cultivating around plants in tight spaces
Ex:
He
carefully
worked
the
hand cultivator
into
the
soil
to
aerate
it
before
planting
the
seeds
.
spade
[noun]
a sturdy gardening tool with a four-sided metal blade attached to a long handle, which people use to move earth
wheelbarrow
[noun]
an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things
Ex:
She
pushed
the
wheelbarrow
carefully
over
the
uneven
ground
.
garden sprayer
[noun]
a tool used to apply liquid fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other solutions to plants and garden beds
Ex:
He
checked
the
garden sprayer
for
leaks
before
using
it
to
treat
the
shrubs
.
insecticide
[noun]
a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures
Ex:
After
applying
the
insecticide
,
the
plants
seemed
healthier
and
free
from
bugs
.
strimmer
[noun]
an electrical, handheld gardening tool for cutting grass or weed, used as an alternative for larger machines, such as lawnmower
Ex:
After
trimming
the
hedges
,
he
grabbed
the
strimmer
to
clean up
the
edges
of
the
garden
.
bulb planter
[noun]
a tool used for planting bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs
Ex:
After
marking
the
spots
,
he
pushed
the
bulb planter
into
the
soil
to
place
each
bulb
at
the
right
depth
.
landscaping
[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
Ex:
Proper
landscaping
can
increase
a
property
's
value
significantly
.
seedbed
[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
Ex:
fogger
[noun]
a tool that sprays a fine mist of chemicals to control pests and insects
Ex:
She
filled
the
fogger
with
a
special
solution
to
get
rid of
the
mites
on
her
plants
.
leaf blower
[noun]
a motorized gardening tool with a high-speed air nozzle used for blowing leaves and debris off lawns and other surfaces
Ex:
My
neighbor
uses
a
leaf blower
every
weekend
to
tidy up
the
yard
.
garden knife
[noun]
a hand-held cutting and pruning tool used for gardening tasks such as digging, cutting, and pruning
Ex:
The
garden knife
was
perfect
for
cutting through
tough
weeds
in
the
flower bed
.
to compost
[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
Ex:
The
farmer
composts
manure
and
crop
residues
to
enrich
the
soil
and
increase
yields
.
to cut back
[verb]
to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow
Ex:
The
orchard
owner
decided
to
cut back
the
fruit trees
to
ensure
a
more
bountiful
harvest
the following
season
.
to cut down
[verb]
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Ex:
The
city
had to
cut down
several
diseased
trees
to
prevent
the
spread
of
the
infection
to
healthier
ones
.
to dig
[verb]
to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Ex:
Miners
use
heavy
machinery
to
dig
for
valuable
minerals
.
to graft
[verb]
to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there
to grow
[verb]
to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers
Ex:
We
need
to
grow
more
vegetables
for
the
restaurant
.
to hoe
[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
to manure
[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
to plant
[verb]
to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow
Ex:
The
children
were
excited
to
plant
pumpkin seeds
and
watch
them
grow
.
to pot
[verb]
to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil
Ex:
He
carefully
potted
the
cactus
,
making
sure
not
to
hurt
its
roots
.
to rake
[verb]
to make a ground surface become level or smooth, using a special gardening tool
Ex:
The
groundskeeper
rakes
the
sand
in
the
playground
to
remove
debris
.
to mow
[verb]
to cut grass, wheat, etc. with a gardening machine or handheld tools, such as a scythe
Ex:
To
maintain
a
neat
appearance
,
the
gardener
mowed
the
wild
grass
around
the
garden
.
to mulch
[verb]
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
Ex:
to shovel
[verb]
to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth
Ex:
Construction workers
shovel
dirt
to
create
foundations
for
buildings
.
to sow
[verb]
to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground
Ex:
The
farmer
sows
wheat
seeds
in
the
field
to
cultivate
a
crop
for
harvest
.
to transplant
[verb]
to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else
Ex:
The
homeowner
decided
to
transplant
the
rose
bush
to
a
sunnier
spot
in
the
backyard
.
to water
[verb]
to pour water on the ground to make plants grow in it
Ex:
She
set up
an
automatic
sprinkler system
to
water
her
flowers
.
to seed
[verb]
to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth
Ex:
The
farmer
seeds
the
field
with
soybean
seeds
to
cultivate
a
crop
for
harvest
.
pole pruner
[noun]
a long pole with a cutting blade or saw at the end, used for trimming high branches or foliage
Ex:
After
the
storm
,
we
used
a
pole pruner
to
clear
the
broken
branches
from
the
top
of
the
tree
.
square point shovel
[noun]
a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil
Ex:
He
grabbed
the
square point shovel
to
level
the
soil
before
planting
the
garden
.
round point shovel
[noun]
a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand
Ex:
She
relied on
a
round point shovel
to
clear
the
dirt
from
the
flower beds
.
(in|into) leaf
[phrase]
used to refer to a plant or tree that is currently producing new foliage
Ex:
After
the
long
winter,
the
cherry
trees
finally
came
into
leaf,
adorning
the
branches
with
their
delicate
pink
blossoms.