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Horticulture includes growing flowers.
What does Horticulture mean?
Horticulture means the science and practice of growing plants.
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Horticulture is the study and practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants.
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The garden club learned how horticulture helps plants grow well.
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Students studying horticulture may learn about soil, sunlight, watering, and plant health.
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WordHorticulture.
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MeaningHorticulture means the science and practice of growing plants.
ExampleExample: Horticulture includes growing flowers.
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- hor · tih · kul · cher
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- hor
- Ending
- cher
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hor.
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Synonyms
Words like Horticulture
gardeningThe activity of growing and caring for plants.
plant cultivationThe practice of growing plants carefully.
Antonyms
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neglectFailing to care for something properly.
plant damageHarm that prevents plants from growing well.
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Horticulture word family
Base word
horticulture
adjective
horticultural
Related to the growing and care of plants.
noun
horticulturist
A person who studies or works with plant growing.
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