Category Archives: Glossary of Lawn Care Terms

Glossary of Lawn Terms “D-G”

De-thatching – When the clippings/bulk are purposely removed from the lawn so that the grass can receive water more easily and grow better. Excelsior – Soft wood shavings for stuffing. Flail Mowers – A type of mower where the blades … Continue reading

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Glossary of Lawn Terms “C”

C Caryopsis – Small dry fruit with the thin pericarp (wall of the ovary) adherent to the seed. Compaction – When something is closely packed or condensed. Compost – A mixture of decomposed organic matter for fertilizing soil. Core Aeration … Continue reading

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Glossary of Lawn Terms – B

B Blade – Straight narrow leaf of grass, or associated with a mower or roto-tiller, the “blades” that cut the grass or do the dethatching.

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