Intro.
What is a plant that completes its life cycle in one year?
Annual
How many different colors of flowers should be used in a solid mass of color?
1
What is the terms that describes the removing of faded blossoms.
Deadheading
When planting a 12-inch hanging basket, how many flowers should I put in the basket?
11
What should be done before preparing a new bed?
Soil Test
Name 2 examples of retail markets for annuals
Roadside market, farmers' chain
stores, garden centers, grocery stores, shopping malls
Annuals can be used to border several things. Name two
Fences, Sidewalks, Foundations, Roads
What does Monochromatic color mean in a flower bed?
One color for the entire bed
I have a six-inch hanging basket. How many flowers should I put in the basket and how should they be arranged
5 flowers. 4 around the perimeter and 1 in the center.
Name two examples of organic matter.
Leaves, pine needles, any once living plant or animal.
What season do most annuals get started from seed?
Spring
Name 2 special man-made items that annuals might surround in the landscape.
Statues & Fountains
Name 3 examples of hardscape in a landscape
They are stepping stones, sidewalks, railroad ties, and many others.
Where should the short and tall plants be located when designing a flower bed?
The short ones to the outside and the taller ones to the back or middle
What are three advantages of adding organic matter to the soil?
Improve aeration, drainage, and moisture-holding capacity.
Each annual plant should have a tag or label. Name three important things that should be on the label.
Price, light exposure, plant and care instructions
What can be used to create an attractive floral display or focal point on a patio or entrance into a home?
Hanging Basket
Name 3 reasons to use Mulch
Controls weeds, conserves moisture, adds organic matter, even ground temperature,
What size of leaves would be described as fine textured and what size of leaves would be described as coarse textured?
The fine is small, and Large is coarse.
Describe the test can be done to determine if my soil has adequate drainage
Add water and time how long it takes for it to drain away.
Name 5 popular flowering annuals
Petunia, Geraniums, Coleus, Impatiens, Lantana, Portulaca, Pansies, Zinnias and others
Name 4 different bed shapes.
Crescent, Serpentine, Circular, Square, Rectangular
What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers?
Organic comes from something living and inorganic comes from non-living sources.
Name 4 types of plants that annuals could surround.
Shrubs, ground covers, narrow-leaf evergreens, perennials, turf grass.
I want to apply 2 lbs of a 5-10-15 fertilizer to a 100-square-foot flower bed. How many actual lbs. of phosphorus will I be putting on?
2 x .10 = .2 lbs P