horticulture glossary

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Across
  1. 2. The process by which plants use sunlight to produce food from carbon dioxide and water.
  2. 4. A layer of material placed on the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
  3. 6. The process where a seed begins to grow into a new plant.
  4. 7. The flat part of a plant that performs photosynthesis to make food.
  5. 8. A rich, fertile soil made of sand, silt, and clay that is ideal for gardening.
  6. 10. Can A container with a spout used to pour water on plants.
  7. 11. Moving a plant from one location or container to another.
Down
  1. 1. A propagation method where a bud is inserted into another plant to grow.
  2. 2. Cutting away dead or overgrown branches to encourage healthy plant growth.
  3. 3. Texture The feel or composition of the soil based on the proportions of sand, silt, and clay.
  4. 5. A structure with glass or plastic walls and roof used to grow plants in controlled conditions.
  5. 9. a method of joining two plants part together so they grow as one