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Here you will learn some English words related to gardening such as "fertilizer", ""rake, and "shovel".

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allotment
[noun]

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

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

Ex: Too much fertilizer can harm plants , so it is important to follow the instructions .
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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: He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather 's old ax.
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growbag
[noun]

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

Ex: She filled the growbag with compost to ensure the plants get enough nutrients .
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cane
[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
[noun]

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

Ex: She used the fork to prepare the vegetable patch for planting .
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an electronic piece of equipment that closely resembles a chainsaw and is capable of cutting and trimming hedges in a garden

Ex: He opted for a battery-powered hedge trimmer to avoid dealing with long cords .
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hoe
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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
[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
[noun]

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

Ex: Weeds had started to grow in the cracks of the driveway, giving the area an unkempt appearance.
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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

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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

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shovel
[noun]

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

Ex: The shovel's sharp edge made it easier to cut through tough ground .
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lawnmower
[noun]

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

Ex: He pushed the lawnmower across the yard , carefully trimming every patch of grass .
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peat
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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: The landscaper recommended adding peat to the soil before planting the shrubs .
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compost
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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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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 carefully selected a pair of pruning shears to trim the delicate flowers without damaging them .
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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: She placed the rodenticide in the attic to keep the mice from causing damage to the insulation.
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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: She found a set of colorful garden gloves at the store that fit perfectly .
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a device used to apply pesticides or other chemicals to plants or surfaces to control or eliminate pests or diseases

Ex: Before applying the pesticide sprayer, they checked the weather to ensure there would be no rain .
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a tool used for creating defined edges along garden beds, walkways, and other landscaped areas

Ex: Using a garden edger saved him time compared to doing the same work by hand with a spade .
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seed
[noun]

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

Ex: With proper care and attention , even the tiniest seed has the potential to grow into a towering tree .
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a tool used to remove weeds and other unwanted plants from gardens and flower beds

Ex: The garden weeder made it easy to get rid of deep-rooted weeds that were hard to pull by hand .
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a small hand-held gardening tool used for loosening soil, removing weeds, and cultivating around plants in tight spaces

Ex: She used the hand cultivator to prepare the soil for the new vegetable garden .
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spade
[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
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a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

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

Ex: She decorated her wheelbarrow for a fun garden display .
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a tool used to apply liquid fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other solutions to plants and garden beds

Ex: After filling the garden sprayer, I adjusted the nozzle to make the spray finer.
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a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

Ex: The house was treated with insecticide to get rid of the ants that had invaded the kitchen .
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strimmer
[noun]

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

Ex: I borrowed a strimmer to help clear the path in the backyard .
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a tool used for planting bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and other spring-flowering bulbs

Ex: The children took turns using the bulb planter to plant the spring flowers in the garden .
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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: Drought-resistant plants are popular in landscaping to conserve water .
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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: She used rich soil to create the perfect seedbed for her herbs.
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fogger
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a tool that sprays a fine mist of chemicals to control pests and insects

Ex: The fogger covered the entire garden , ensuring that every corner was treated .
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a motorized gardening tool with a high-speed air nozzle used for blowing leaves and debris off lawns and other surfaces

Ex: After mowing the grass , he used a leaf blower to remove the clippings from the walkway .
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a hand-held cutting and pruning tool used for gardening tasks such as digging, cutting, and pruning

Ex: With a garden knife in hand , she removed the unwanted branches from the bush .
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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: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .
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to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow

Ex: Before winter , many gardeners choose to cut back perennial plants to protect them from frost and promote vitality in the next growing season .
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to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
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to dig
[Verb]

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

Ex: The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector .
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to garden
[Verb]

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

Ex: She gardens with passion , experimenting with different plants and techniques .
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to graft
[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
[Verb]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

Ex: He 's trying to grow organic strawberries .
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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

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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

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to plant
[Verb]

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

Ex: We plant fresh herbs in small pots to keep in the kitchen .
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to pot
[Verb]

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

Ex: After buying the sapling , she potted it in rich , fertilized soil .
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to rake
[Verb]

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

Ex: She rakes the gravel pathway to even out the surface for walking .
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to mow
[Verb]

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

Ex: She grabbed the lawnmower to quickly mow the backyard before the gathering .
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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: He mulches the garden paths with gravel to prevent mud and enhance aesthetics .
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to shovel
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to use a rounded blade attached to a long handle to dig or move earth

Ex: They shoveled soil into flower beds .
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to sow
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to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

Ex: Sowing lettuce seeds in rows ensures a plentiful supply of fresh greens for salads .
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to remove a plant from its original place and replant it somewhere else

Ex: Farmers may transplant crops like rice or tomatoes to optimize spacing .
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to water
[Verb]

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

Ex: While on vacation , I asked my neighbor to water my indoor plants .
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to seed
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to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth

Ex: Seeding the meadow with wildflower seeds creates a natural habitat for pollinators .
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a long pole with a cutting blade or saw at the end, used for trimming high branches or foliage

Ex: Using a pole pruner, he carefully shaped the tree , removing the extra branches .
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a flat, rectangular blade with a sharp edge, used for cutting through roots, edging, and digging in hard or compacted soil

Ex: The gardener preferred a square point shovel for its sharp , flat edge when transferring compost .
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a rounded blade, used for digging and moving loose materials like soil, gravel, and sand

Ex: After the rain , the softened soil was easy to move with a round point shovel.
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in leaf
[phrase]

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

Ex: The trees in the park in leaf, showcasing their vibrant green foliage .
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