urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “David Kim”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-03” author: “Clarence Watson”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-05” author: “Claude Gaither”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Lecia Martinetto”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-29” author: “Cesar Sharp”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-14” author: “Holly Delaney”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-13” author: “Linda Shelman”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
title: “Glossary U Z Glossary Gardening Terms Page 16” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-18” author: “Sanford Liriano”
urban gardening
Gardening in a city environment. This term typically refers to gardening indoors, on a balcony or in a allotment garden.
variegated
When the leaves of a plant have multiple colors on the same leaf.
variety
A variation of a species of plant.
vermiculite
The material that results from mica being heated. The mica expands and becomes lightweight and will retain water and air, making it an excellent soil additive.
volatilization
Releasing toxic gases from the leaves in order to prevent nearby plant growth.
wood chips
A common type of mulch that is made of wood that has been chopped up into small pieces.
xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
xeriscape / xeriscaping
Using drought-tolerant and low water plants to create a landscape that needs very little water. This type of garden design is commonly used in areas that have little rainfall as a way to reduce stress on the local ecosystem.
xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
xylem
The vascular system of a tree. This layer and the cells in this layer transport water and nutrients to the different parts of the tree.
xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
yard
A defined area around a house that is the property of the house.
zinc
A trace mineral that helps a plant produce essential enzymes and with cell division.
zone
A region that is defined by the similarities in first and last frost dates across wide geographic areas. Zones are used to help gardeners predict the likelihood that a plant will survive in the area that they live.
