How Well Do You Know Your Garden Facts?

Cut your grass approximately once a week to maintain it in most areas. This promotes the grass to grow and provides you with a thriving healthy lawn.

Mulch is any type of material that is spread or laid over the surface of the soil as a covering. It is used to retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, keep the soil cool and make the garden bed look more attractive. Organic mulches also help improve the soil’s fertility, as they decompose.

The correct answer is "All of the above". Insecticides are used for multiple purposes, including killing insects, killing eggs and larvae of insects, as well as in various fields such as agriculture, medicine, industry, and household applications. This answer encompasses all the mentioned uses of insecticides.

Plants need water because it helps them draw nutrients from the soil, which is essential for their survival. Water acts as a medium for transporting these nutrients from the soil to different parts of the plant, allowing them to grow and function properly. Additionally, water is involved in various metabolic processes within the plant, such as photosynthesis, which is crucial for their energy production. Therefore, water plays a vital role in the overall health and survival of plants.

The purpose of fertilizer is to provide necessary plant nutrients so that the plant can make its own food through photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protistans use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar, which cellular respiration converts into ATP, the "fuel" used by all living things. The conversion of unusable sunlight energy into usable chemical energy, is associated with the actions of the green pigment chlorophyll. Most of the time, the photosynthetic process uses water and releases the oxygen that we absolutely must have to stay alive.

Although it may rain from time to time during rainy season, it is very important that you water your lawn. Especially if two weeks or more have gone by without any rain. Up to 2 inches of water each week will do the trick.

Winter is the best time to plant dormant fruit trees and plants because during this season, the trees and plants are in a dormant state, meaning they are not actively growing. Planting during winter allows the roots to establish themselves before the spring growth period begins. Additionally, the cooler temperatures and increased rainfall during winter help to provide optimal conditions for root development. Planting during winter also reduces the risk of transplant shock and allows the trees and plants to acclimate gradually to their new environment.