Kathy’s Gardening Guide: Landscape Trivia

“Life begins the day you start a garden.””

— Chinese Proverb

There is so much to learn about trees, plants and gardening! Test your knowledge with

these fun trivia questions (answers below):

1. Which of these is considered a good source of calcium for garden soil? A) Compost; B) Eggshells; C) Milk
2. Which of the following is not a benefit of using mulch? A) To keep the soil cool; B) To prevent weeds; C) To dry out wet soil
3. What style of garden landscape requires little to no irrigation? A) Tropical; B) Xeriscape; C) Urban
4. Which of the following is a shade plant? A) Fern; B) Peony; C) Daylily
5. What does “hardening off” mean in gardening? A) Fertilizing plants; B) Acclimatizing plants before transplanting; C) Removing old plants for the new season
6. What is symmetrical balance in landscaping also known as? A) Complicated; B) Informal Balance; C) Formal Balance
7. Which of the following chemical elements is not among the main ingredients in most fertilizers? A) Potassium; B) Oxygen; C) Phosphorus
8. Which of the following foods is not in the rose family? A) Raspberries; B) Apples; C) Grapes
9. Which term refers to the shape of objects in a landscape? A) Form; B) Line; C) Balance
10. What type of plantings helps anchor the house to the ground? A) Corner planting; B) Borders; C) Foundation planting
11. Which term is used for a plant that may keep growing in many seasons for at least two years? A) Perennial; B) Biennial; C) Annual
12. What can be used to prevent moisture loss and control weeds? A) Fertilizer; B) Mulch or pine straw; C) Sod
13. Which of these would not make a good focal point? A) Front door; B) Flowering tree; C) Flooring
14. Which technical term do we use for planting seeds? A) Xeriscaping; B) Germinating; C) Sowing
15. Which of the following do plants not get directly from the soil? A) Carbon; B) Nitrogen; C) Potassium

For the answers, click this link: ANSWERS

Happy planting!

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Please email Kathy at kcg.pvr@gmail.com for any questions or gardening tips you would like to see in the future. For more information & ideas, visit Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, 196 N. Roscoe Blvd. The phone number is 904-655-7373.