Across
- 1. These plants grow, flower, and die within a single season
- 4. Tiny organisms in soil that help break down organic matter.
- 6. A term describing the sticky, cohesive nature of wet clay soil.
- 7. The angle or incline of land, influencing drainage and erosion
- 9. A small to medium-sized plant, often grown in gardens, smaller than a tree.
- 10. Added to soil to raise pH, making acidic soils more suitable for plant growth.
- 11. Plants absorb these essential substances from the soil for growth and health
Down
- 2. A small portion taken for analysis, such as soil in a soil test
- 3. Organic matter in soil undergoes this process, enriching the soil with nutrients
- 5. A tool used to drill into soil, often for collecting samples or planting
- 8. A narrow, long ditch in soil, sometimes dug for planting or drainage purposes.
- 12. This soil particle is finer than sand and found in loam soil for plant growth.