Landscaping Supplies

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones

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  • The driveway was covered in a layer of fine gravel.
  • I slipped on the loose gravel while walking down the path.
  • Let's kick up some gravel on this dirt road!
  • The sound of gravel in his voice indicated his uncertainty.

hoe

noun a long-handled gardening tool with a thin metal blade, used mainly for weeding and breaking up soil

verb to use a hoe to cultivate or weed a garden or field

  • The farmer used a hoe to cultivate the soil in the field.
  • Can you pass me that hoe so I can start gardening?
  • She's always out here hoeing around in other people's business.
  • Don't be a hoe for attention, focus on your own goals.

noun a tool with a long handle and a row of teeth at the end, used for gathering leaves or grass

verb to use a rake to gather or move something in a systematic way

  • The gardener used a rake to collect leaves in the backyard.
  • Hey, can you pass me the rake so I can clean up the yard?
  • I heard Jimmy got in trouble for raking up all the gossip at school.
  • She carefully raked through the evidence to find the truth.

noun a person who tills the land; a machine or implement used for tilling the soil

  • The farmer used a tiller to prepare the soil for planting.
  • Dad is out in the garden with the tiller, getting it ready for the new plants.
  • I borrowed my neighbor's tiller to do some yard work.
  • The CEO is the tiller of the company, steering it in the right direction.

noun a container with a handle and a spout used for watering plants

  • The gardener used a watering can to carefully water the delicate flowers.
  • Hey, can you pass me the watering can so I can water the plants?
  • I found a cool vintage watering can at the thrift store.
  • Her words were like a gentle rain from a watering can, nourishing the hearts of those around her.

noun the highest point or stage of development; peak

  • The farmer used the Acme harrow to prepare the field for planting.
  • The Acme harrow is the best tool for getting the field ready.
  • I swear by the Acme harrow for prepping the soil.
  • Using the Acme harrow felt like smoothing out all the rough patches in my life.