Fertilizer
Name that tree!
Name that flower!
Soils of war
'member that?
100
The 'N' on a fertilizer bag
Nitrogen
100
This North American native:
Maple
100
You'll only have eyes for this yellow beauty:
Black-eyed Susan
100
A soil with a pH below 6.5.
Acidic
100
The term used to describe a flower that completes the life cycle in one year.
Annual
200
The dominant nutrient in a typical "starter" fertilizer.
Phosphorus
200
This Southern classic:
Magnolia
200
This cool season staple:
Pansy/viola
200
The term used to describe soil particles that are pressed too closely together.
Compaction
200
The popular term given to describe this unfortunate mulching habit:
Volcano mulching!
300
This special coating that is very popular with turf fertilizers
Slow release/controlled release
300
This non-native but very popular ornamental:
Crape Myrtle
300
Smelled, but often not seen:
Gardenia
300
Want more purplish pink hydrangeas or are your boxwood struggling? Add this pulverized rock to the soil.
Limestone
300
The U-shaped pipe thingy coming out of the ground
Backflow preventer valve
400
The 'K on a fertilizer bag
Potassium
400
This native, early spring bloomer:
Eastern Red Bud
400
A great choice for a hot and sunny spot:
Lantana
400
Decaying leaves and roots are examples of this key component in a healthy soil.
Organic material
400
This cool season favorite in NC:
Fescue
500
These little guys break down fertilizer in the soil
Microbes/microorganisms
500
Often used for screening, this giant's name means "tree of life":
Arborvitae
500
As big as a dinner plate. In fact, that's the variety name of this huge flower:
Hibiscus
500
Great for fishing, but even better as an indicator of a healthy soil are these slimy characters.
Earthworms
500
The process of poking holes in the ground usually occurring around October.
Aeration