lesson 9 gardening

Question 1

name some good reasons to grow your own food

Answer 1

to protect yourself from harmful chemicals,to save money, so you can eat more nutritious and delishus food

Question 2

which side of the garden should you put your tall growing plants

Answer 2

on the north or west side

Question 3

name some tips for watering your garden

Answer 3

use pea-ver-chomp mix to prevent your plants from drowning. in hot summer months, check the soil daily to make sure its very moist. Thoroughly soak the soil each time you water the plants aiming the water at the roots and avoiding the leaves. water in the early morning or late evening

Question 4

why is pruning important

Answer 4

it allows more sunlight and airflow and enables the plant to put all its energy into producing fruit

Question 5

what are some solutions for getting rid of pests in your garden

Answer 5

prepare the appropriate mixture to sprayon leaves,cover your plants with garden fabric, clean your gardening tools and containers, allways use fresh soil, allow plenty of spacebetween your plants, and check your plants often and carefully to treat problems immediately.

Question 6

name a solution for getting rid of diseases on your plants

Answer 6

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