Glossary

Gardenbox Glossary

Welcome to the Gardenbox Glossary! Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned pro, our comprehensive glossary is here to help you understand key gardening terms and concepts. Dive into our collection of definitions and expand your gardening knowledge with Gardenbox.

A

• Annuals: Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season and need to be replanted each year.

B

• Biennials: Plants that require two growing seasons to complete their life cycle, typically flowering and producing seeds in the second year.
• Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat, crucial for a balanced ecosystem.

C

• Compost: Decomposed organic matter used to enrich soil, improve its structure, and provide nutrients to plants.
• Companion Planting: Growing different plants together to enhance growth, repel pests, and improve yields.

D

• Deciduous: Plants that shed their leaves annually, usually in the fall.
• Drought Tolerant: Plants that can survive with minimal water.

E

• Evergreen: Plants that retain their leaves throughout the year, providing continuous foliage.

F

• Fertilizer: Substances added to soil to supply essential nutrients for plant growth.
• Frost Date: The average date of the last frost in spring or the first frost in fall, critical for planting schedules.

G

• Germination: The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
• Green Manure: Cover crops grown to be turned into the soil to improve its fertility.

H

• Hardiness Zone: A geographically defined area in which specific plants are capable of growing, based on climate conditions.

I

• Irrigation: The method of supplying water to plants through artificial means.

L

• Loam: A rich, fertile soil composed of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for most plants.

M

• Mulch: Material spread over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature.

P

• Perennials: Plants that live for more than two years, regrowing each season.
• Pruning: The practice of trimming plants to remove dead or overgrown branches and promote healthy growth.

S

• Succulents: Plants with thick, fleshy parts adapted to store water, ideal for dry conditions.

T

• Transplanting: Moving a plant from one location to another, often from a nursery to a garden.

W

• Watering Schedule: A planned routine for providing plants with the right amount of water at appropriate intervals.

Explore these terms and more to enhance your gardening expertise. Our glossary is continuously updated to ensure you have the most relevant and accurate information. Happy gardening with Gardenbox!