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Question 18

Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.

Answer 1

Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently due to the following reasons.

(a) It enables easy growth of roots.
(b) It makes the percolation of water easier.
(c) It helps in aerating the soil or enabling air to get into deeper layers of soil.
(d) It helps in removing the weeds.