Select the correct text in the passage. Which sentence can the author improve by simplifying it?
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Community Gardens
(1) Community gardens, with their rows of bountiful produce, are becoming popular across the United States and the world because they
provide places where people get to work with their hands, where people find a peaceful, quiet place, and where communities can come
together. (2) More people are keen on reaping the benefits of these gardens, which include improved overall health, better community
relationships, and a healthier environment. (3) Starting a community garden is a detailed process.
(4) Like with any group project, a community garden requires like-minded individuals to come together(5) So, the first step is to create a
planning group. (6) The planning group should include people committed and willing to make time for the community garden.47) Next, it's
important to find a location for the garden. (8) Some local governments set aside lots for people to use as community gardens 19) Some
organizations help people rent or purchase spaces for gardening. (10) Once the location is chosen, the final step is to decide the layout or
structure of the garden. (11) For example, some gardens use wooden crates to plant vegetables or fruits. (12) Other gardens arrange plants in
rows in small plots in the ground. (13) Based on the layout, people can begin planting in the garden.
(14) Community gardens require teamwork and dedication, which can help bring a community closer
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