Gardening Terms Kids Should Know
Gardening is a hands-on experience for most kids. But reading and learning about the garden doesn’t end with that experience. Knowing some gardening terms is also important.
Prune: Pruning involves cutting back something. You often prune rose bushes to keep them tidy. Prune back flowers to keep them healthy and from intruding on other plants.
Pruners: These are scissor-like tools that are used for pruning.
Spade: A spade is like a mini shovel. It helps dig up roots and transplants and helps with general digging chores in the garden.
Mulch: Mulch is a cover of something, usually wood chips, to help with water retention and to help choke out weed growth.
Horticulture: Horticulture is another name for the gardening that you do in your small garden. It is considered an art and a science. It takes practice and sometimes many years to become good at it.
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