Gardening Basics
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The top layer of earth in which plants grow and extend their roots.
The liquid required regularly to nourish plants and keep them alive.
Small embryonic structures planted in the ground to grow new flowers or vegetables.
Natural light from the sun that provides essential energy for plant growth.
A hand tool with a broad blade used for digging holes in dirt.
Hand shears used for trimming, cutting back stems, and deadheading flowers.
Decayed organic matter added to garden beds to enrich the soil.
A long-handled tool with metal or plastic tines used to gather leaves or smooth soil.
A flexible tube used to carry water across the yard to garden beds.
Unwanted wild plants that compete with desirable garden species for nutrients.
A protective layer of bark or leaves spread over soil to retain moisture.
The underground parts of a plant that absorb water and anchor it in place.
A newly emerged shoot or young seedling breaking above the soil surface.
A small hand-held shovel used for scooping dirt and planting small herbs or flowers.
Handwear worn to protect fingers and skin from thorns, dirt, and blisters.