Garden
Across
- 2. A layer of material (like wood chips or straw) spread over the soil to retain moisture and control weeds.
- 5. A type of plant, often with fragrant leaves, used to flavor food, like basil or mint.
- 7. Beautiful, colorful plant with petals that often has a pleasant fragrance.
- 8. tools Equipment like shovels, rakes, and pruners used for gardening tasks.
- 11. The activity of taking care of plants in a garden, like planting and watering.
- 12. A mixture of decayed organic matter used to enrich soil and help plants grow.
- 14. can A container with a spout used to pour water onto plants to help them grow.
- 15. A special area in the garden where flowers are planted and arranged.
Down
- 1. The natural light from the sun that plants need for photosynthesis and growth.
- 3. A type of plant that is grown in gardens and used as food, like tomatoes or carrots.
- 4. The small, hard part of a plant that can grow into a new plant when planted in soil.
- 6. A living thing that grows in soil, often with leaves, stems, and flowers.
- 9. gnome A small, decorative statue often placed in gardens for a touch of whimsy.
- 10. A row of closely planted shrubs or bushes used to create a natural fence or boundary.
- 13. The Earth's top layer where plants grow, made up of tiny pieces of rock and organic material.