Gardening Flashcards
acquire sth
obtain sth by buying it or being given it.
I acquired a cottage in the country
get
shed
a small simple building, made of wood, and often found in gardens.
seed
the small hard part of a plant from which new plants grow.
nest
There are two blackbirds building a nest under the roof of the garden.
I hope birds will soon build nests.
wildlife garden
I’m now in the process of creating my own wildlife garden.
scatter sth
I’ve scattered seeds to create a wild-flower meadow
stem
leaf
compost
Add compost to enrich the soil.
We’ve got lots of compost
root
Prune
=remove some of a plant’s stems or branches to improve future growth. SYN cut sth back.
- Prune certain bushes and plants.
Dig
- Dig the ground if it’s not too muddy.
- There’s loads of digging to do.
Mow the lawn
Mow the lawn once a week.
Mow the lawn, cut the grass, it’s all the same and I hate doing it.
weed
Do regular weeding.
The lawn is full of weeds
Put your feet up
=sit down and relax
- Put your feet up and enjoy the garden.
idiom
hedge
Tidy hedges and fallen leaves.
bulbs
Plant bulbs for the following spring.
The bulbs are coming up.
chore
=a small job that you have to do regularly, often around the home
do chores
I’ve got lots of chores.
mud, muddy
The ground is muddy.
грязь, грязный
spade
лопата
lawnmower
газонокосилка
Rake
грабли
watering сan
лейка
