Across
- 4. – A plant that keeps its leaves year-round.
- 5. – The process of transferring pollen for plant reproduction.
- 6. – A dense soil type that retains water but drains poorly.
- 8. Level – A measure of soil acidity or alkalinity.
- 10. – Organic material in soil that helps retain nutrients.
- 13. Matter – Decomposed plant and animal material that enriches soil.
- 14. Moss – A soil amendment that helps retain moisture.
- 15. – Animal waste used to fertilize gardens.
- 16. – A plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle.
- 17. – A loose soil type that drains quickly but doesn’t hold nutrients well.
Down
- 1. – A plant that lives for multiple years.
- 2. – The resting phase of a plant, typically in winter.
- 3. – A plant that sheds its leaves annually.
- 5. – A mineral fertilizer that provides potassium to plants.
- 6. Planting – Growing plants together to benefit each other.
- 7. – The process of a seed beginning to grow.
- 8. – The method of growing new plants from cuttings or seeds.
- 9. – The ideal soil mix for plants, made of sand, silt, and clay.
- 11. – A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season.
- 12. Meal – A fertilizer made from crushed animal bones.