Landscaping Glossary
Common landscaping terms for Fairfield County homeowners.
Aeration
The process of perforating soil with small holes to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate grass roots. Helps relieve soil compaction.
Annual
A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season and must be replanted each year.
Bed Edging
Creating a clean, defined border between planting beds and lawn areas using tools or physical edging materials.
Compost
Decomposed organic matter used as a soil amendment to improve soil structure, drainage, and nutrient content.
Curb Appeal
The attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street. Front yard landscaping, clean walkways, and maintained beds all contribute.
Dethatching
Removing the layer of dead grass and roots (thatch) that builds up between healthy grass and soil.
Drainage
How water moves across and through a landscape. Poor drainage causes standing water, erosion, and plant death.
Grading
Shaping and leveling land to direct water flow away from structures and prevent pooling.
Hardscaping
Non-plant landscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and stone features. Requires specialized contractors.
Mulch
A protective layer of material (wood chips, bark, stone) spread over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve appearance.
Perennial
A plant that lives for more than two years, returning each growing season from its root system.
Pruning
Selectively removing branches or stems to improve plant health, shape, or safety. Major tree pruning may require an arborist.
Sod
Pre-grown grass and soil held together by roots, sold in rolls or squares for instant lawn installation.
Thatch
A layer of dead and living grass stems, roots, and debris between soil and healthy grass. Excessive thatch prevents water absorption.
Topsoil
The upper layer of soil, rich in organic matter and nutrients, essential for healthy plant growth.
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