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breaking bud


the stage of growth when a bud bursts through the protective bud scales
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broadcast sowing


scattering seeds evenly over the ground rather than in furrows or drills
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contact weedkiller


a weedkiller that kills by direct contact
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deciduous


describes plants that shed leaves at the end of the growing season and renew them at the beginning of the next
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drill


a narrow, straight furrow in the soil in which seeds are sown or seedlings planted
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evergreen


describes plants that retain most of their leaves throughout the year
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foliage


leaves
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germination


the physical and chemical changes that take place as a seed starts to grow and develop into a plant
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hardy


able to withstand year-round climatic conditions including frost, without protection
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medium


a growing mixture or other material in which plants may be grown
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