Soil types, planting seasons, and common gardening terms for beginner home gardeners.
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- What are the three main soil types?
- Sandy, loamy, and clay
- What does sandy soil feel like?
- Gritty and loose
- What is loamy soil?
- A balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay
- Why do plants prefer loamy soil?
- It holds moisture while draining well
- What is clay soil?
- Soil with small, tightly packed particles
- What is soil pH?
- A measure of how acidic or alkaline soil is
- What does fertile soil contain?
- Plenty of nutrients and organic matter
- When should you plant most vegetables?
- Spring, after the last frost date
- What is hardening off?
- Gradually exposing indoor seedlings to outdoor conditions
- What is a frost date?
- The average date of the first or last frost in your area
- When should you plant fall crops?
- In late summer for harvest in fall or early winter
- What is the dormant season?
- The period when plants stop growing, usually winter
- When is the best time to divide perennials?
- Spring or fall
- What is mulch?
- A layer of material spread on soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- What is composting?
- Breaking down organic matter to create nutrient-rich soil amendment