Words Related to Home and Garden

Words Related to Home and Garden - Gardening

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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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fertilizer
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
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
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
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

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hedge trimmer
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
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
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

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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.

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lawnmower
noun

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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pesticide sprayer
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
noun

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

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seed
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
noun

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

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hand cultivator
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
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
noun

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

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wheelbarrow
noun

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

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garden sprayer
noun

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

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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

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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

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bulb planter
noun

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

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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

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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

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fogger
noun

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

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leaf blower
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
noun

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

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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

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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

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to cut down
verb

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

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to dig
verb

to remove earth or make a hole in the ground using the hands, machines, tools, etc.

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to garden
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
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

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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

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to pot
verb

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

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to rake
verb

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

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to mow
verb

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

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to mulch
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
verb

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

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to sow
verb

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

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to transplant
verb

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

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to water
verb

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

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to seed
verb

to scatter seeds over an area of land with the intention of growing plants

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pole pruner
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
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
noun

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

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in / into leaf
phrase

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

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