Lawn & Garden Glossary

Aerate – The process of loosening compacted soil to allow oxygen, water and nutrients to get below the surface.

Annual – A plant that completes its life cycle in a single year.

Perennial – Refers to those plants that die back each year and grow and bloom each successive year.

Pavers – Term used to describe stone, brick or concrete materials used for patios and walkways.

Pesticide – A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. (US EPA)

Hardy – A common reference to plants that have the ability to survive prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures.