Did You Know These Definitions?
| Ecotone | A transition area between two different ecological communities, often rich in biodiversity; concept used in garden edge design. |
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| Filtration | The process of removing particles or impurities from water using physical or biological media. |
| Groundcover | Low‑growing plants used to cover soil, suppress weeds, retain moisture, and reduce erosion in containers or beds. |
| Humidity Dome | A clear cover used over seedlings to maintain moisture and regulate humidity for better germination. |
| Ion Exchange | A soil chemical process where nutrients are held on soil particles and exchanged with roots; important for fertility. |
| Jealousy of Space | The phenomenon where plants compete for limited space, light, or nutrients — particularly relevant in micro gardens. |
| Kill Date (Seeds) | The date after which seed viability rapidly declines; important for planning sowing and germination success. |
| Lateral Shoots | Side shoots that grow from a plant stem; controlling them helps manage space and shape. |
| Mycelium | The network of fungal threads in soil or compost that aids nutrient cycling and supports plant health. |
| NPK Ratio | The proportion of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in fertilizers — key for balanced nutrition. |
| Osmosis | The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane (like root cells), driven by concentration differences — essential for plant hydration. |
Posted May 6, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC
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