Planting a Home Garden One way to enjoy a healthier lifestyle is to grow your own vegetables. That way, you know they are free from harmful chemicals. Where do you start if you want to grow your own healthy food?

Start with the Location

If this is your first adventure in gardening, start small. Choose plants that are easy to tend and that will grow well in the soil you have. The soil is an important part of choosing your garden's location because the soil is what has the nutrients plants need to live. After planting, you may need to add fertilizer to the soil so that the plants form strong roots and stay healthy. You also need to choose a place that has enough space for the plants you want to grow. Not all plants grow in the same way. Consider which plants prefer sunlight and which prefer shade. This will help with picking the best spot for your garden.

Planning Before Planting

Once you have decided where you will plant your garden, you can move on to planning your garden's layout. You don't want your tall plants growing next to the shorter ones and blocking out the sun. Some plants benefit from growing near each other. For example, corn is very happy growing near peas, beans, and melons. You also want to make sure there is enough room between the rows to allow for weeding. Proper planning ensures planting success.

Before You Can Eat Your Veggies

Getting your plants in good soil isn't enough to ensure food on your table. Plants also need water and additional fertilizer. They may also need supports to grow on or help against pests such as ants and caterpillars. Depending on the type of plants you choose to grow, it can be 70 days to five years before you can harvest and enjoy the fruit of your labor. Growing your own vegetables is satisfying but also takes time and dedication.

Passage B

Soil Horizons

Soil comes in many different forms and is made of layers called horizons. When you look at the horizons together, you get a soil profile. Each horizon has its own set of characteristics. Some soil characteristics are the amount of sand, type of minerals, and amount of decomposing leaves found in the soil. These characteristics will help determine what kind of plants can grow in the soil.

Rich in Nutrients

How do nutrients make it into the soil? The answer is actually quite complex. Nutrient-rich soil contains organic matter, which is broken-down plant and animal matter. As the plant and animal matter decays, it releases nutrients into the soil. Then, it is absorbed by the roots of living plants and turned into food for the plant. Therefore, the richer the nutrients in the soil, the healthier the plant.

answers:

Based on the information from Passages A and B, how do nutrients in the soil help plants grow?

A)Nutrients are spread from plant to plant by insects. Every time an insect lands on a plant, nutrients are added.
B) Nutrients are absorbed by the plant through its roots. Then, the nutrients are moved up the stem to the rest of the plant.
C) Nutrients are added to a plant when it is moved to a new patch of soil. Gardeners give plants fertilizer to feed them.
D) Nutrients are left behind in the soil after a dying plant is removed. The roots and dead leaves become food for new plants.

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