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