Can You Answer These Basic Gardening Questions?

Question 1/12

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Which method won't help you save water when watering or tending to a lawn?
Weeding
Drip irrigation
In ground sprinkler system

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What is the name given to a plant with a two-year life cycle?
Annual
Biennial
Perennial

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What tool would you use to make holes in the ground in order to plant seedlings, seeds, or small bulbs?
Dibber
Spade
Hand rake

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What is the difference between an annual and a perennial?
Annuals live 3 or more years and perennials live forever
Annuals live for 1 year, perennials can live 3 or more years
Perennials live 1 year, and annuals live 3 or more years

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What could potentially cause a blue hydrangea to turn pink years into its life?
Wet summer
Cold weater
Alkaline soil

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What is the average planting depth for seeds?
1 foot
1/4 inch
1/2 inch

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Which of the following is not commonly propagated from seed?
Basil
Thyme
Garlic

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What is the best time of day to water your garden?
Morning
Afternoon
Night

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Which of the following are not considered part of the “big three” most important elements required by plants?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Hydrogen

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Which of these vegetables is not in the mustard family?
Collard greens
Lettuce
Kale

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Which part of a flower becomes the fruit?
Stem
Ovary
Seed

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What is an heirloom seed?
A seed that is worth a lot of money
A seed given to you by your grandmother
A seed from a variety of plant that's been around for any years
Based on the results of this quiz, you are gardening grand! Despite missing a few questions, you know your stuff when it comes to gardening. From basic maintenance to complex procedures you have a bit of a green thumb. Well done!

C+, Gardening Grand

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are gardening great! When it comes to gardening, you know your stuff! You know which depth is proper for seeds, how often to water, and how to care for your plants in the best way possible. We commend you for a job well done!

B+, Gardening Great

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total green thumb! We believe that you might be a bit of a gardening savant. Gardening appears to be a passion of yours as you are well versed in every aspect of tending to and caring for a garden. We couldn't be more impressed. Well done!

A+, Total Green Thumb

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Do you truly have a green thumb or are you a bit dense when it comes to digging in the dirt? It's time to put your gardening knowledge to the test!
1
Which method won't help you save water when watering or tending to a lawn?
Weeding
Drip irrigation
In ground sprinkler system
2
What is the name given to a plant with a two-year life cycle?
Annual
Biennial
Perennial
3
What tool would you use to make holes in the ground in order to plant seedlings, seeds, or small bulbs?
Dibber
Spade
Hand rake
4
What is the difference between an annual and a perennial?
Annuals live 3 or more years and perennials live forever
Annuals live for 1 year, perennials can live 3 or more years
Perennials live 1 year, and annuals live 3 or more years
5
What could potentially cause a blue hydrangea to turn pink years into its life?
Wet summer
Cold weater
Alkaline soil
6
What is the average planting depth for seeds?
1 foot
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
7
Which of the following is not commonly propagated from seed?
Basil
Thyme
Garlic
8
What is the best time of day to water your garden?
Morning
Afternoon
Night
9
Which of the following are not considered part of the “big three” most important elements required by plants?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Hydrogen
10
Which of these vegetables is not in the mustard family?
Collard greens
Lettuce
Kale
11
Which part of a flower becomes the fruit?
Stem
Ovary
Seed
12
What is an heirloom seed?
A seed that is worth a lot of money
A seed given to you by your grandmother
A seed from a variety of plant that's been around for any years