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gardening terms
page, is a glossary of gardening words to help you to understand the meaning of the various gardening words. If you are new to gardening, some of the words may be new to you also. This is just a short reference on some of the terminology used.
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alkaline soil
A soil with a ph that is higher than 7.0 is defined as being alkaline. (see also acid soil)
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bareroot plants
Plants being sold with all of the soil removed from the roots. Usually sold with the tops protruding from bags or boxes, and roots packed in damp sawdust.
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blend
A rose with two or more colors on each of its petals,but without the front/back contrast like a bicolor.
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botanical name
The Latin or scientific name of the plant.
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bud
The early stage of a flower (or) leaf
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bud union
Also referred to as a graft union. The point on a rose, right above the roots, where the top portion of the rose has been grafted onto the roots.
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canes
Another name for the main branches of the rose bush. These are thicker, and sturdier than the stems.
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complete fertilizer
Gardening Terms that describe fertilizer that contains all three elements needed for plant growth: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium.
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compost
Created by decomposing organic matter such as leaves, egg shells, peels, weeds, grass clippings, etc. It becomes a black, crumbly, soil-like material that is wonderful for your plants!
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