10 Phrasal verbs used at the garden

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Plant out	To transfer seedlings or young plants from a container or greenhouse into the garden soil	I plan to plant out the tomatoes this weekend. She planted out the flowers in the flower bed yesterday. They plant out the vegetable seedlings early in the spring. Please wait until after the last frost to plant out the tender plants. He planted out the herbs in neat rows in the garden.
Weed out	To remove weeds from a garden or planting area	We need to weed out the garden before the weeds take over. She weeded out the flower bed to make room for new plantings. They weed out the vegetable patch regularly to keep it tidy. Please use a hoe to weed out the garden beds more efficiently. He weeded out the invasive plants that were choking the native species.
Prune back	To trim or cut back branches or foliage from plants to promote growth or maintain shape	I need to prune back the bushes before they become overgrown. She pruned back the roses to encourage new blooms. They prune back the fruit trees in the winter for better fruit production. Please prune back the shrubs to maintain a tidy appearance. He pruned back the vines that were creeping up the fence.
Water down	To dilute or make less concentrated by adding water	We need to water down the fertilizer before applying it to the plants. She watered down the plant food to avoid overfeeding the flowers. They water down the pesticide to reduce its potency. Please water down the soil before planting the seeds. He watered down the compost to make it easier to spread.
Fill in	To add soil or compost to a hole or depression in the garden	We need to fill in the hole left by the uprooted tree. She filled in the trench with soil after planting the bulbs. They fill in the low spots in the lawn with topsoil. Please fill in the garden bed with compost before planting. He filled in the gaps between the paving stones with sand.
Set up	To arrange or prepare equipment or structures in the garden	We need to set up the trellis for the climbing plants. She set up the sprinkler system to water the lawn. They set up the gazebo for outdoor gatherings. Please set up the compost bin in a sunny spot. He set up the bird feeder to attract more birds to the garden.
Clear out	To remove clutter or debris from the garden	We need to clear out the dead leaves and branches. She cleared out the old pots and broken garden tools. They clear out the overgrown bushes to create more space. Please clear out the weeds from the flower beds. He cleared out the shed to make room for new gardening supplies.
Bring in	To introduce or add something to the garden	We should bring in some mulch to improve the soil quality. She brought in new plants to add color to the garden. They bring in compost from the municipal composting facility. Please bring in the potted plants before the frost sets in. He brought in a garden gnome to decorate the flower bed.
Dig up	To remove something from the ground by digging	We need to dig up the old shrubs and replace them with new ones. She dug up the dandelions that were invading the lawn. They dig up the potatoes from the vegetable patch in the fall. Please dig up the bulbs and store them indoors for the winter. He dug up the buried treasure while gardening.
Hang up	To suspend or attach something, often for storage or display	We should hang up the garden tools in the shed to keep them organized. She hung up the bird feeder on the tree branch. They hang up the garden hose on the wall-mounted reel. Please hang up the wet towels to dry in the sun. He hung up the wind chimes to add a decorative touch to the garden.