Greenhouse
A grower notices sticky leaves and black mold on plants. This is often caused by these sap-sucking pests.
What are aphids, whiteflies, scale
Plants that regrow every year
What are perennials
When 4 corners meet in a patio design we call it this
What is a bullseye
Mr. T's last name
Ms. H's last name
What is Ms. Horwood
Overwatering plants can lead to this common root problem
What is root rot
This season is the best time to remove winter debris from garden beds
What is Spring
HPB
Mr. T's favourite sports team
What is the Seattle Seahawks
This is Ms. H's favourite genre of music
What is EDM (or pop)
The process of breaking, scratching, or softening a seed's hard outer coat to allow water and air to penetrate, which promotes and speeds up germination
What is scarification
One sign a plant may still be dormant instead of dead
What is green tissue, new growth, swollen buds, flexible stems
Why it is important to use screating poles
what is to maintain a level base/HPB
The industry/job Mr. T left to become a teacher
What is Hardscaping and Golf Course Turf Management
The industry/job that Ms. H left to become a teacher
What is Greenhouse propagation gardener at Royal Botanical Gardens
This maintenance task helps prevent the spread of pests and diseases between plants
What is disinfecting/sanitizing tools and pots
This pest has a reddish/orange body with a dark head and can carry Lyme disease
What is a Blacklegged Tick
Why is it important to slope a patio slightly away from a building?
What is to allow water drainage/prevent water damage
The subject Mr. T studied at McMaster University
What is Political Science
The program Ms. H studied at Niagara College
What is Ecosystem Restoration
This maintenance task involves checking plants regularly for insects or disease symptoms
What is scouting/monitoring
The purpose of weed removal
What is aesthetics and/or reduced competition for nutrients and water for desirable plants
Named after a fish's skeleton, this interlocking "V" shaped pattern is often used for brick patios
What is herringbone
The number of dogs Mr. T has
What is 2
This is Ms. H's part time job when she is not teaching