Common Plants
It is a common name for plants in the genus Narcissus, and it is known for its early spring bloom.
What are daffodils?
This slimy creature is known for eating leaves and leaving a silvery trail behind.
What is a slug?
This iconic garden, located in France, is known for its geometric hedge mazes and fountains.
What are the Gardens of Versailles?
The term for the method of growing plants in a water-based solution without soil.
What is hydroponics?
This type of soil is ideal for gardening due to its balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay.
What is loam?
This low-maintenance plant, known for surviving in minimal soil and needing occasional soaking, might droop when thirsty.
What is an air plant?
This insect in larval stage is known for voraciously consuming plant leaves, especially in vegetable gardens.
What is a caterpillar?
A garden in England famous for its rock garden and large collection of water lilies.
hat is the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew?
This technique involves cutting away parts of a plant to improve its shape or productivity.
What is pruning?
The term for the decomposition process of organic matter to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
What is composting?
This plant, also known as Lavandula, is famous for its calming scent and purple flowers.
What is lavender?
Identify the small, sap-sucking insect that often forms large colonies on the undersides of leaves.
What are aphids?
Identify the historic garden in Italy, known for its Renaissance design and panoramic views of Florence.
What are the Boboli Gardens?
The term for the practice of growing plants in vertical layers to save space.
What is vertical gardening?
Identify the measure used to describe how acidic or alkaline soil is.
What is pH?
This common houseplant is known as Ficus elastica and is celebrated for its large, glossy leaves.
What is the rubber plant?
This pest, often found in damp areas, can roll into a ball when disturbed.
What is a pill bug?
This garden in Japan is celebrated for its traditional design and stunning cherry blossoms in spring.
What is Kenroku-en?
This ancient Japanese technique involves sculpting trees into artistic shapes.
What is bonsai?
This organic material, derived from sphagnum moss, is used to improve soil moisture retention.
What is peat moss?
Identify this perennial herb, Artemisia dracunculus, known for its use in French cuisine.
What is tarragon?
Name the burrowing rodent that can cause damage to gardens by creating extensive underground tunnels.
What is a mole?
Name the garden in Canada that transforms into a winter wonderland of lights during the holiday season.
What are the Butchart Gardens?
Identify the method of propagating new plants from a ‘mother’ plant’s leaf, stem, or root cuttings.
What is cloning?
Name the process of turning over the upper layer of soil to mix in organic matter and nutrients.
What is tilling?