Dust: Fine, dry particles of soil or other matter, often carried by the wind, that can affect plant health and garden aesthetics.
Think of dust as a nuisance in the garden. It can coat leaves, reducing their ability to photosynthesize and absorb sunlight. It can also clog pores on plants, making it difficult for them to breathe. Besides affecting plant health, dust can make your garden look dirty and unkempt.
In your home garden, you can minimize dust by using mulch around plants, which helps to keep the soil from drying out and blowing around. Watering your garden regularly can also help to settle dust. If you live in a particularly dusty area, you might consider using windbreaks or planting hedges to reduce the dust that blows into your garden. Keeping dust under control helps to maintain a healthy and attractive garden.
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