Summer in the Garden
Across
- 3. An airy summer annual with daisy-like flowers.
- 7. A method of training fruit trees flat against a wall or fence.
- 11. An animal that transfers pollen between flowers.
- 14. Beneficial fungi that form a partnership with plant roots.
- 15. The art of clipping shrubs into decorative shapes.
- 17. Removing faded flowers to encourage further blooming.
- 18. A fragrant climbing flower popular in cottage gardens.
- 19. Applying organic matter to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- 20. The process of creating nutrient-rich organic matter from waste.
Down
- 1. Often mistaken for a geranium in summer containers.
- 2. The science and practice of garden cultivation.
- 4. A pincushion-shaped flower highly attractive to pollinators.
- 5. A naturalistic planting style rich in grasses and wildflowers.
- 6. Producing new plants from cuttings, division, or seed.
- 8. The artificial application of water to plants.
- 9. A climbing plant often called the "queen of climbers."
- 10. A tall perennial known for its striking flower spikes.
- 12. A long-flowering perennial loved by butterflies.
- 13. A pollinator-friendly plant that resembles a stinging nettle but doesn't sting.
- 16. A plant that lives for more than two years.