autumn

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Across
  1. 3. Compete for nutrients.
  2. 5. Reduces soil acidity.
  3. 6. Planted in autumn, harvested in summer.
  4. 7. “A warm home and a cozy ____.”
  5. 9. Collects water.
  6. 11. Deep red autumn foliage.
  7. 15. Planted in autumn, bloom in spring.
  8. 16. Soil cover for moisture and weeds.
  9. 17. “The air is ____ and cool.”
  10. 18. Trim plants for health.
  11. 19. Protects and nourishes soil.
  12. 21. Can damage plants.
  13. 23. Trees that lose leaves in autumn.
  14. 24. Loosens soil.
Down
  1. 1. A common autumn leaf color.
  2. 2. “____ weather is better weather.”
  3. 4. Natural fertilizer.
  4. 8. Raked and composted in autumn.
  5. 10. “The autumn ____ marks the season change.”
  6. 11. Decomposed organic matter.
  7. 12. Extends plant growth.
  8. 13. “Reap what you sow.”
  9. 14. A tree known for vibrant fall colors.
  10. 15. “Gather ‘round the ____ and tell stories.”
  11. 20. “There’s a ____ in the air.”
  12. 22. Tool used to gather fallen leaves.