Crossword puzzle LSK

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Across
  1. 5. Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season.
  2. 7. Planning and designing outdoor spaces with flowers and other plants.
  3. 11. Removing spent flowers to encourage more blooms and tidy up the plant.
  4. 13. The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
  5. 14. Adding nutrients to the soil to promote plant growth.
  6. 15. Managing insects and other pests that can damage plants.
Down
  1. 1. Removing excess seedlings to allow remaining plants to grow better.
  2. 2. Underground storage organs that produce flowers and foliage.
  3. 3. Woody plants that are smaller than trees and have multiple stems.
  4. 4. Cutting back branches or stems to encourage healthy growth and improve plant shape.
  5. 6. Applying a layer of material on the soil surface to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
  6. 8. Creating new plants from seeds, cuttings, or other plant parts.
  7. 9. Plants that live for more than two years and typically bloom each season.
  8. 10. Removing unwanted plants that compete with garden plants for nutrients and space.
  9. 12. Plants grown for their culinary, medicinal, or aromatic properties.