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Lawn Care Glossary

Lawn Care Reference Guide

Lawn Care Glossary

From grass types and common weeds to lawn diseases and care techniques. Clear definitions and practical guidance for every term in lawn care.

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200+ Terms Across 8 Categories

Grass Types

24 terms

Weeds

32 terms

Diseases

18 terms

Pests

22 terms

Soil & Nutrients

28 terms

Techniques

36 terms

Equipment

20 terms

Plants & Trees

26 terms

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Weed

Crabgrass

An aggressive annual weed that thrives in thin, weak areas of your lawn during summer. Germinates when soil temperatures reach 55 to 60 degrees consistently. Prevention with pre emergent herbicide in early spring is the most effective control.

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Grass Type

Kentucky Bluegrass

A cool season perennial grass widely considered the gold standard for lawns in the northern United States. Known for its rich blue green color, fine texture, and ability to self repair through underground stems called rhizomes.

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Technique

Aeration

The process of creating small holes in your lawn to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil and reach grass roots. Core aeration removes plugs of soil while spike aeration simply pokes holes.

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