Gardening 8

3. Mold – Decomposed leaves used to improve soil texture.
4. Emulsion – A fertilizer made from fish byproducts.
7. – Transferring a plant to a larger container.
9. – Removing the growing tips of a plant to promote bushiness.
10. Tea – A liquid fertilizer made from steeped compost.
12. Salt – A magnesium-rich amendment that helps plant growth.
14. – A propagation method where a stem is bent and buried to grow roots.
16. – Splitting a plant into multiple parts for propagation.
18. Phosphate – A slow-release phosphorus source for plants.
19. Off – Gradually exposing plants to outdoor conditions before transplanting.

1. – Training climbing plants to grow on a structure.
2. – Removing faded flowers to encourage new blooms.
5. – A protective layer applied to the soil to retain moisture.
6. – Removing excess seedlings to prevent overcrowding.
8. – A soil conditioner used to break up heavy clay.
11. – Adding a thin layer of compost or soil to the surface.
13. Meal – A high-nitrogen organic fertilizer.
15. – Using supports to help plants stand upright.
17. Manure – Cover crops grown to improve soil quality.
20. – The three key nutrients in fertilizers: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.