Preparing the soil for planting

Why do we need to build a fence around the garden?

• To make it look beautiful

• To keep the soil moist

• To protect it from stray animals

• To mark the boundary

Covering the plants with sack or banana leaves protects plants from:

• Rain

• Sun/from wilting

• Cold weather

• Insects

How would you support plants with weak stems?

• Place a stick or bamboo

• Remove their leaves

• Add more water

• Pull them out

How elevated should your soil be?

• 3 cm

• 6 cm

• 9 cm

• 12 cm

Plants should be ____ every morning.

• Trimmed

• Watered

• Covered

• Picked

Why do you need to remove the weeds or grass around the soil before planting?

• To make the garden look clean

• To prevent weeds from competing with plants for nutrients

• To make the soil hard

• To add more shade

Why do plants need proper spacing before planting?

• To make the garden look neat

• To help plants grow tall quickly

• To give each plant enough space for sunlight, air, and nutrients

• To make watering easier

Which materials are used to maintain the moisture of the soil?

• Stones and sand

• Plastic and paper

• Wood and metal

• Hay, leaves, and grass

Pesticides should always be used without following safety instructions, as they are harmless to humans.

• True

• False

The organic process of combining greens and browns to make fertilizer is called composting.

• False

• True