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Pre-emergent weed killer

Garden; Gardening

A great idea is good gardening. Although not organic, this is using a herbicide to kill the weed seeds to prevent them from germinating.

Aeration

Garden; Gardening

The loosening of soil by digging or other mechanical means to allow air to pass freely, usually done on lawns.

The genius of the place (Italian 'genius locii') can be defined as 'the spirit of the place'. Alexander Pope said she must be 'consulted' in the course of making a design. 'Consult the genius of the ...

Pressure treated lumber

Garden; Gardening

Lumber that has been treated with chemicals to prevent rotting.

Aerial root

Garden; Gardening

A root which grows out from the stem above ground level. Aerial roots are commonly seen on mature specimens of Monstera deliciosa.

Genus

Garden; Gardening

Used when naming plants. Genus is the plant equivalent of our surnames. When followed by the name of the "species" you have it's botanical name. Almost always in Latin.