There is so much to learn about flowers and gardening! Test your knowledge with these fun trivia questions (answers below):
1. Which part of the horseradish plant can be used to make a sauce?
A) Leaves; B) Root; C) Stems
2. When is the best time to plant new grass seed?
A) Spring; B) Summer; C) Fall
3. What plant can survive in complete darkness for several months?
A) Peace Lily; B) Spider Plant; C) Barley
4. What plant is known to have one of the longest-lasting blooms in the plant kingdom?
A) Orchid; B) Penta; C) Hibiscus
5. What is the most beneficial treatment you can give your lawn?
A) Fertilizing; B) Aeration/overseeding; C) Dethatching
6. What is the world’s most invasive plant?
A) Water Hyacinth; B) Lantana; C) Fountain Grass
7. True or false: Lawnmower blades can be sharpened?
A) True; B) False
8. What type of fruit is used to make gin?
A) Blackberries; B) Plums; C) Juniper Berries
9. What is the highest approximate altitude where plants can grow?
A) 15,000 feet; B) 27,000 feet; C) 22,000 feet
10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mulch?
A) Dry out soil; B) Keep soil cool; C) Prevent weeds
11. Which country has the most diverse variety of flora in the world?
A) Mexico; B) Brazil; C) Greece
12. What plant species produces the world’s hottest pepper?
A) Ghost Pepper; B) Carolina Reaper; C) Datil Pepper
13. What are the best seasons for planting trees?
A) Spring and Summer; B) Fall and Winter; C) Spring and Fall
14. What is the tallest species of grass?
A) Pampas Grass; B) Switchgrass; C) Bamboo
15. Which element is not an ingredient in most fertilizers?
A) Nitrogen; B) Oxygen; C) Potassium
Flower of the Week: Crown of Thorns
Happy gardening!
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 and ideas, visit Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, 196 N. Roscoe Blvd. The phone number is 904-655-7373.
Landscape Trivia Answers
1. B) Root
2. A) Spring
3. C) Barley
4. A) Orchid
5. B) Aeration/overseeding
6. A) Water Hyacinth
7. A) True
8. C) Juniper Berries
9. C) 22,000 feet
10. A) Dry out soil
11. B) Brazil
12. B) Carolina Reaper
13. C) Spring and Fall
14. C) Bamboo
15. B) Oxygen
