Gardening vs. cultivation: Understanding the difference
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Anwar Kareem 28/09/2024, 20:05
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What is similar?
Both terms involve the care and tending of plants.
What is different?
Gardening generally refers to a hobby or small-scale activity typically in a garden, while cultivation refers to the farming practice, usually on a larger scale for producing crops.
Which one is more common?

Examples of usage
Gardening- She spends her weekends gardening in her backyard.
- Gardening can be a therapeutic and rewarding hobby.
- The cultivation of rice is a major agricultural activity in this region.
- They rotated crops to improve soil quality and increase cultivation efficiency.