GGM Landscaping have piled together this useful glossary on landscaping and tree surgery to help people understand the terminology around our services. If you ever have any questions on the services we do, we would be delighted to chat with you. Learn more today about our processes with GGM Landscaping!
Aggregate
Loose materials such as gravel or sand, used for drainage, foundations, pathways, and driveways.
Artificial Grass
Synthetic (fake) grass alternative made to look like natural grass while requiring minimal maintenance and care.
Artificial Grass Installation
The process of preparing, fitting and securing artificial grass to a specific area.
Bark Mulch
Shredded bark used to cover soil to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and insulate plant roots from severe weather.
Block Paving
The method of creating hard standing areas such as patios and driveways, using individual blocks.
Boundary
The line marking the edge of an area of property or land.
Commercial Landscaping
Landscaping for businesses, industries, estates, and public spaces.
Concrete Edging (or Curbing)
Defined solid borders for driveways, paths, and garden beds that prevent material movement.
Crown Reduction
A skilled tree surgery procedure that reduces the overall size of a tree by carefully cutting back its height and spread while maintaining its natural shape.
Crown Thinning
Removing selective (smaller inner) branches of a tree to reduce the density of the branches without massively affecting the height. The process increases airflow and light flow to the tree.
Decking
Outdoor platforms used for seating, entertainment, and hosting.
Drainage
The management and removal of surface and groundwater to prevent flooding and land damage.
Drainage System
A network of channels and systems that direct water away from specific areas.
Driveways
Outdoor surfaces designed for vehicle access and parking. They are often made using materials such as block paving, gravel, or concrete
Edging
Materials or structures used to define garden areas such as lawns and pathways, to create a clean look.
Fence
A barrier or upright structure that encloses an area of ground. Fences are typically made of wood, metal, or wire.
Fence Installation
The supply and fitting of a fence.
Garden Clearance
The removal of waste, debris, and unwanted structures within a garden.
Garden Makeover
The total transformation of a garden area or outdoor space. The process may involve a combination of landscaping, paving, planting, and the addition of new structural features.
Gravel Driveway
A cost-effective driveway made from loose stones that offers good drainage and a traditional appearance.
Hard Landscaping
Structural elements of a garden, such as patios, driveways, fencing, and paths.
Hedge Trimming
Cutting down a hedge in height, width, or both, to manage growth while improving appearance, light, and access.
Irrigation
Systems used to supply plants, crops, and grass with water.
Lawn Preparation
Groundwork is carried out on garden grass to get it prepared for new grass seeds, artificial grass, or structural changes.
Low Maintenance Gardens
Gardens that have been designed to require minimal upkeep to maintain their pristine appearance.
Mulching
The application of materials (such as bark, compost, or gravel) over soil to improve water retention and reduce the growth of weeds.
Outdoor Living Space
A well-designed area of the garden intended for relaxation or entertaining.
Pathways
Walkways made from paving, gravel, or stone that guide movement through an area of land.
Patio
An outdoor recreational area with a hard surface such as decking, paving, or concrete, typically adjoining a house. The area is typically used for hosting, eating, and entertaining.
Paving
Hard materials such as stone, brick, or concrete used to cover ground surfaces, typically arranged in a pattern to create walkways, patios, or other functional outdoor areas.
Permeable Paving
Paving that is designed to allow water to drain through it, helping reduce surface water issues and flooding.
Soft Landscaping
The management or design of living elements of a garden, such as grass, plants, trees, and soil.
Soil Conditioning
Improving the quality of soil through the addition of nutrients or organic matter to help support healthy plant growth.
Stump Grinding
The process of removing a tree stump by mechanically grinding it below ground level. Typically, the root system remains; however the tree is unable to regrow.
Stump Removal
The complete taking away of a tree stump, including its entire root system.
Tree Pollarding
A method of extreme pruning that removes most upper branches of a tree, creating a lollipop-like shape. Tree pollarding is conducted to control tree size and improve tree health.
Tree Pruning
Careful removal of select branches of a tree, helping to promote a tree’s growth and health.
Tree Surgery
A skilled practice that maintains and manages trees for health, safety, and appearance. Techniques involved may include pruning, stump grinding, stump removal, or crown thinning.
Tree Surveys
A professional assessment or report by a trained tree surgeon or arborist to evaluate the tree’s health, hazards, and overall condition.
Tree Trimming
Shaping of a tree’s branches for aesthetic reasons.
Turfing
The installation of natural grass creates an instant lawn area.
Weed Control
Methods to remove and prevent weeds, including manual removal and chemical treatments.
Year-Round Garden
A garden that is designed to be attractive throughout all seasons with thoughtful planting and hard landscaping.