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Glossary of Lawn Terms “C”

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

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 – Using a machine to remove a core of soil out by use of a hollow cylinder.

Core Aerify – The removal of cores of soil from the lawn, so that the soil can receive more water and air, which will help it to grow better.

Cores – The plugs of soil that are removed when you Core Aerify.

Crown – Top part of a plant.

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