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Question
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.
Solution
Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs frequently. This is done
- for enabling easy root growth
- for easier percolation of water
- for aerating the soil and enabling air to get into deeper layers of soil
- for removing the weeds.
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