Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs (plants) frequently. Give reasons.

Soln:

Gardeners gently dig up the soil around the roots of garden herbs for the following reasons

(a) For enabling easy root growth;

(b) For easier percolation of water;

(c) For aerating the soil/enabling air to get into deeper layers of soil;

(d) For removing the weeds.