What do you mean by gardening?
What is Gardening?
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. It involves preparing and maintaining an area of land—such as a backyard, a plot, or even containers—where various types of plants like flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ornamental plants are grown.
Key Aspects of Gardening
- Planting: Selecting and sowing seeds or planting young plants.
- Soil Preparation: Preparing the soil by tilling, fertilizing, and ensuring proper drainage.
- Watering: Providing adequate water to plants as needed.
- Weeding: Removing unwanted plants that compete for nutrients.
- Pruning and Trimming: Cutting back plants to encourage healthy growth and shape.
- Pest and Disease Control: Protecting plants from insects and diseases.
- Harvesting: Collecting mature fruits, vegetables, or flowers.
Gardening can be done for food production, recreation, aesthetic pleasure, or environmental benefits. It can range from small-scale home gardens to large community or commercial gardens.