Nursery Landscape ID (126 Misc Terms)

Nursery Landscape ID

Aphid

 Small, soft-bodied insects that suck plant sap, causing distorted growth and honeydew secretion.

Bagworm

 Caterpillars that create protective silk bags and defoliate trees and shrubs.

Borer

 Larvae that tunnel into wood or plant stems, causing structural damage and weakening plants. (broad term- could be more than one species)

Leafhopper

 Small, jumping insects that suck sap from leaves, causing stippling, yellowing, and leaf curl.

Leaf Miner

 Insect larvae that burrow between leaf layers, creating visible tunnels or blotches.

Scale

 Small, immobile insects covered by a waxy shell, sucking plant sap and causing yellowing and weakening.

Spider Mite

 Tiny arachnids that feed on plant sap, causing stippling, yellowing, and webbing on leaves.

Snail/Slug

 Mollusks that chew holes in leaves, flowers, and stems, leaving a slimy trail.

Whitefly

 Small, white, flying insects that suck sap from plants, causing yellowing and weakening.

White Grub

 Beetle larvae that feed on roots of grasses and plants, causing wilting and browning.

Anthracnose

 Fungal disease causing dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits.

Apple Scab

 Fungal disease causing olive-green to black spots on leaves and fruits, leading to defoliation.

Black Spot

 Fungal disease causing black spots on rose leaves and stems, leading to yellowing and dropping.

Botrytis

 Fungal disease causing gray mold on flowers, leaves, and fruits, often in high humidity conditions.

Canker

 Disease causing sunken, dead areas on stems, branches, or trunks, often with oozing sap.

Cedar-Apple Rust

 Fungal disease causing yellow-orange spots on apple leaves and galls on cedar trees.

Crown Gall

 Bacterial disease causing swollen, tumor-like growths on stems and roots near the soil line.

Fireblight

 Bacterial disease causing wilting and blackening of shoots and branches, resembling fire damage.

Powdery Mildew

 Fungal disease causing white, powdery growth on leaves, stems, and flowers.

Root Rot

 Fungal disease causing decay of roots, leading to plant wilting, yellowing, and death.

Annual Bluegrass

 Cool-season grassy weed with light green leaves and seed heads forming at low heights.

Broadleaf Plantain

 Perennial weed with broad, oval leaves and tall flower spikes.

Buckhorn Plantain

 Perennial weed with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and tall flower spikes.

Chickweed

 Low-growing annual weed with small, white flowers and smooth leaves.

Crabgrass

 Warm-season annual grassy weed with coarse, light green leaves and spreading habit.

Dandelion

 Perennial weed with toothed leaves, yellow flowers, and puffball seed heads.

Henbit

 Winter annual weed with square stems, scalloped leaves, and purple flowers.

Nutsedge

 Perennial grassy weed with triangular stems and spiky seed heads, often found in wet areas.

Oxalis

Perennial weed with clover-like leaves and small yellow or pink flowers.

Purslane

 Low-growing annual weed with succulent, reddish stems and small yellow flowers.

White Clover

 Perennial weed with trifoliate leaves and white, ball-shaped flowers.

Frost/Freeze Injury

Damage to plant tissues caused by freezing temperatures, resulting in blackened or wilted leaves and stems.

Iron Deficiency

 Nutrient deficiency causing yellowing between leaf veins, often in alkaline soils.

Leaf Scorch (Drought/Winter Burn)

 Browning of leaf edges and tips due to insufficient water or cold, drying winds.

Nitrogen Deficiency

 Nutrient deficiency causing yellowing of older leaves and stunted growth.

Pot-bound Roots

 Roots that have grown in a tight, circular pattern within a container, restricting growth.

String Trimmer Injury

 Physical damage to plant stems and bark caused by string trimmers, leading to wounds and stress.

2,4-D Injury

 Herbicide injury causing leaf curling, distortion, and growth suppression, often due to drift or misapplication.

Praying Mantis

 Predatory insect that feeds on a variety of garden pests, beneficial for pest control.

 Lady Beetle

 Predatory beetle that feeds on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, beneficial for pest control.

Paper Wasp

 Predatory wasp that feeds on caterpillars and other insects, beneficial for pest control.

Lacewing

 Predatory insect that feeds on aphids, mites, and other pests, beneficial for pest control.

Spider

 Arachnid that preys on a variety of insects, beneficial for natural pest control.

Anvil-and-Blade Pruner

 Pruning tool with a single cutting blade that closes against a flat anvil.

Ball Cart (B&B Truck)

 Cart designed for transporting balled-and-burlapped plants

Bark Mulch

 Organic mulch made from shredded or chipped tree bark, used to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

Bow Saw

 Hand saw with a curved frame and a wide blade, used for cutting branches and logs.

Broadcast (Cyclone) Spreader

 Device for spreading seed, fertilizer, or other materials evenly over a large area.

Bubbler Head, Irrigation

 Irrigation emitter that delivers water directly to the base of plants.

Bulb Planter

 Hand tool for digging holes to plant bulbs.

Bunker Rake

 Rake with wide tines, used for smoothing and leveling sand in bunkers on golf courses.

Burlap

 Coarse fabric used to wrap plant roots for transport or protection.

Compressed Air Sprayer

 Sprayer that uses compressed air to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.

Core Aerifier

 Machine that removes small cores of soil to reduce compaction and improve aeration.

Chain Saw

 Power tool with a motor-driven chain, used for cutting trees and large branches.

Cut-off Machine

 Power tool used for cutting hard materials like metal, concrete, and masonry.

Drip Emitter, Irrigation

 Irrigation component that delivers water slowly and directly to the soil.

Dry-lock Wall Block

 Interlocking concrete blocks used for building retaining walls.

Edger (Power or Hand)

 Tool used to create a clean, defined edge along lawns, flower beds, and walkways.

Edging

 Material used to separate different areas in a landscape, such as lawn from flower beds.

Erosion Netting

 Netting used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion on slopes and newly planted areas.

Fertilizer Injector

 Device that adds fertilizer to an irrigation system, ensuring even distribution to plants.

Fertilizer Tablet

 Compact, slow-release fertilizer used to provide nutrients to plants over time.

Garden (Spading) Fork

 Hand tool with four or more tines, used for turning soil and digging.

Garden (Bow) Rake

 Rake with rigid tines, used for leveling soil and removing debris.

Grafting Band

 Elastic band used to hold grafts in place until they heal.

Grafting Knife

 Knife with a sharp blade used for making precise cuts in grafting.

Granular Fertilizer

 Fertilizer in granular form, applied to the soil surface or incorporated into the soil.

Gravity (Drop) Spreader

 Device that drops seed or fertilizer directly beneath the spreader, ensuring precise application.

Ground/Pelleted Limestone

 Material used to raise soil pH and improve soil structure.

Hedge Shears

 Large scissors-like tool used for trimming and shaping hedges and shrubs.

Hoe

 Hand tool with a flat blade, used for weeding, cultivating, and shaping soil.

Hook-and-Blade Pruners

 Pruning tool with a curved hook to hold branches while a blade cuts.

Hose-End Repair Fitting

 Device used to repair or replace damaged ends of garden hoses.

Hose-End Sprayer

 Attachment for a garden hose that mixes and sprays liquid fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.

Hose-End Washer

 Small rubber washer used to prevent leaks at hose connections.

Hose Repair Coupling

 Device used to join two sections of garden hose together.

Impact Sprinkler

 Sprinkler head that rotates and delivers water in a circular pattern.

Irrigation Ring Tool

 Tool used to create irrigation rings around the base of plants.

Landscape Fabric

 Permeable fabric used to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Leaf Rake

 Rake with flexible tines, used for gathering leaves and lawn debris.

Loppers

 Long-handled pruners used for cutting thick branches.

Mattock

 Hand tool with a flat blade on one side and a pointed blade on the other, used for digging and chopping.

Measuring Wheel

 Device used to measure distance by rolling a wheel along the ground.

Mist Nozzle (Mist Bed)

 Nozzle that produces a fine mist, used in propagation to maintain humidity.

Mower Blade Balancer

 Tool used to ensure lawn mower blades are balanced for even cutting.

Nursery Container

 Pots or containers used for growing plants in nurseries.

Oscillating Sprinkler

 Sprinkler that moves back and forth, covering a rectangular area.

Peat Moss

 Organic material used as a soil amendment to improve moisture retention and aeration.

Pick Axe

 Hand tool with a pointed end and a chisel end, used for breaking up hard ground.

Planting/Earth/Soil Auger

 Drill-like tool used for making holes in the soil for planting.

Pole Pruner

 Pruning tool with a long handle, used for cutting high branches.

Polyethylene Pipe

 Flexible plastic pipe used in irrigation systems.

Pop-up Irrigation Head

 Sprinkler head that rises above ground level when in use and retracts when not.

Post-hole Digger

 Tool used for digging narrow, deep holes for posts or plants.

Power Blower

 Machine that blows air, used for clearing leaves and debris.

Power Hedge Trimmer

 Motorized tool used for trimming and shaping hedges and shrubs.

Pot-in-Pot Units

 System where plants are grown in containers placed inside larger pots, often used in nurseries.

Pump Sprayer

 Handheld or backpack sprayer used for applying pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.

Propagation Mat

 Heated mat used to provide consistent warmth for seed germination and plant propagation.