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What does the author claim about watering their garden?
What does the author claim about watering their garden?
- They don't water their garden at all, and have taught their plants to grow deep roots. (correct)
- They water their garden based on the soil and sunlight requirements of each plant.
- They water their garden regularly, except for pots and freshly planted items.
- They water their garden only during prolonged dry spells.
What is the primary challenge the author is facing in their garden due to the dry weather?
What is the primary challenge the author is facing in their garden due to the dry weather?
- The grass has turned a crispy yellow color.
- The trees are shedding their leaves.
- The flowers are hanging their heads sadly.
- All of the above (correct)
What does the author say they could have done to better prepare their garden for the drought?
What does the author say they could have done to better prepare their garden for the drought?
- Watered the garden more frequently.
- Installed an irrigation system.
- Paid more attention to the location and soil/sunlight requirements when planting. (correct)
- Planted more drought-resistant plants.
What is the author's overall tone in the passage?
What is the author's overall tone in the passage?
What is the main purpose of the author in this passage?
What is the main purpose of the author in this passage?
Which of the following is the most important rule for watering plants?
Which of the following is the most important rule for watering plants?
Why is it better to water plants once a week intensely rather than a bit every evening?
Why is it better to water plants once a week intensely rather than a bit every evening?
What happens if you only water the plants a bit every evening?
What happens if you only water the plants a bit every evening?
How deep does the water need to soak into the soil to reach the end of the root ball for a typical perennial plant?
How deep does the water need to soak into the soil to reach the end of the root ball for a typical perennial plant?
How does the depth of the water needed to reach the root ball differ for woody plants or trees compared to perennial plants?
How does the depth of the water needed to reach the root ball differ for woody plants or trees compared to perennial plants?
