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Foundation Plants-Trees and shrubs that enhance the look of a home when placed next to the foundation of a house.

Fountain-A fountain is a landscaping feature which is generally described as an object which flows water from top to bottom. Fountains act as focal points throughout landscapes.

Fungicide-A substance or agent that destroys or is capable of destroying fungi.

Garden Bed-A garden bed is raised off the ground slightly by a retaining wall and edging. It is filled with soil and planted trees, flowers and shrubs to create an individual garden area in landscaping.

Garden-A garden is a space of the landscaping which is filled with flowers, trees, plants and shrubs.

Key Plants-Key Plants is a landscaping term which is used to describe important and key plants which will dominate the landscaping and become focal points throughout it.

Landscape Lighting-Landscape lighting is a type of electrical lighting which is used to beautify landscaping at night time or create an ambiance. To accent tall trees or shrubs.

Landscape Maintenance-This is defined as maintaining and looking after the complete landscape from mowing lawns or pruning garden shrubs.

Landscape Ornaments-These are objects which can be implemented in to the garden or landscape design. Examples are: statues, sundials, gnomes, wind chimes, etc.

Landscape-To improve the appearance of an area by planting trees, shrubs, or grass, or altering the contours of the ground.

Pesticide-A chemical substance used to kill pests.

Pest-Pests can negatively impact plants. Undesirable insects are considered pests.

PH level-This indicates the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. A pH value of 7.0 is neutral. Values less than this are acidic, while values greater are alkaline. Soil pH can be raised by adding lime (increasing alkalinity) and lowered by adding sulfur (increasing acidity).

Photosynthesis-The chemical on a green plant which causes it to produce carbohydrates when exposed to light.

Planter-The defined area, commonly raised and composed of wood or concrete, used to grow plants.
Pruning- method of cutting parts of a plant off to control size, health and appearance 

Post-emergent Herbicide-A chemical that kills plants after they have emerged from soil.

Power Seeding-method of applying seed involving turning up the soil to achieve proper seed to soil contact.

Sphagnum-A bog moss which is collected and composted, used for lining hanging baskets and air layering.

Spore-The reproductive cell of ferns, fungi and mosses. (These plants do not produce seeds)

Spray Head-An irrigation head used to disperse water across a specific location or area of square footage.

Spreader-There are broadcast spreaders and drop spreaders; to broadcast- set spreader settings and simply walk and push spreader to administer a broadcast of granular materials to location. Drop spreader- set spreader and simply walk and push to drop materials to the location directly under the spreader. Hand held- to administer materials of small amounts to beds.

Sprinkler System-Sprinkler systems are used on large or small properties to help keep landscaping well maintained.

St. Augustine-Slow growth, shade tolerant turf, requires plenty of moisture for survival. Grows above ground stolons that can reach several feet. Broad leaves compared to other grass, with a rounded tip. Must be planted from sod or plugs.

Topsoil-The top layer of native soil. This term may also apply to good quality soil.

Transplant-Moving a plant from one location to another. Replanting or transplanting.

Tuber-A flat underground stem which stores food and plant energy and from which a plant or weed grows.

Turf-A layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.

Variegated Leaves-Are types of leaves which have different patterns and colors throughout them.

Variegation-A pattern of leaves that contains either white or yellow markings. Varied coloration.