Gardening Cross Word

2. Material used to cover soil in a garden for protection or improvement.
4. A diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, often grown indoors.
7. Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
9. Begin to grow; shoot forth, as a plant from a seed.
10. A gardening technique where tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another.
11. Animal life, especially the animals that are native to a specific region or environment.
12. The uppermost layer of soil, which has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms.
14. Swollen underground plant stems that store nutrients.
17. Non-flowering plants with feathery or leafy fronds.
18. A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
19. The upper layer or 'roof' of trees in a forest.

1. Climbing plants that grow horizontally along the ground or up structures.
3. A plant adapted to hot, dry climates, known for its thick, fleshy parts.
5. Plants with savory or aromatic properties, used for flavoring and garnishing food.
6. To trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches or stems.
8. A tool used for digging or cutting earth and roots.
11. Plant life; the plants of a particular region or period.
13. Fine powder from flowers, vital for plant reproduction.
15. To produce flowers; also refers to the flower itself.
16. The embryonic form of plants, often used for sowing.