Design Your Garden

Question 1

Name seven types of garden.

Answer 1

1. The space to entertain
2. The productive garden
3. The family garden
4. The calming retreat
5. The wildlife haven
6. The enthusiast’s garden
7. The easy-care garden

Question 2

Name the seven key design elements of the space to entertain.

Answer 2

1. All-weather surfaces
2. Outdoor lighting
3. Dining space
4. Privacy and shelter
5. Outdoor furniture
6. Food preparation area
7. Fire pit

Question 3

Name the seven key design elements of the productive garden.

Answer 3

1. Crops in containers
2. Decorative varieties
3. Chickens
4. Wall-trained fruit
5. Productive baskets
6. Raised beds
7. Crop covers

Question 4

Name the seven key design elements of the family garden.

Answer 4

1. Raised beds
2. Hard-wearing lawns
3. Play spaces
4. Wide paths
5. Casual seating
6. Built-in storage
7. Private corners

Question 5

Name the seven key design elements of the calming retreat.

Answer 5

1. Simple containers
2. Spiritual features
3. Gentle sounds
4. Relaxing water
5. Focal points
6. Informal seating
7. Subtle screening

Question 6

Name the seven key design elements of the wildlife haven.

Answer 6

1. Winter food plants
2. Bird feeders
3. Nooks and crannies
4. Green roofs
5. Ponds and water
6. Insect nests
7. Nest boxes

Question 7

Name the seven key design elements of the enthusiast’s garden.

Answer 7

1. Vertical planting
2. Unusual varieties
3. Special collections
4. Generous planting
5. Niche habitats
6. Plant protection
7. Tender specimens

Question 8

Name the seven key design elements of the easy-care garden.

Answer 8

1. Colourful evergreens
2. Drought-proof containers
3. Raised beds
4. Living carpets
5. Decorative ground cover
6. Hard landscaping
7. Ornamental features

Question 9

Name the three elements to consider regarding what is achievable.

Answer 9

1. The time available
2. The budget
3. Whether you can DIY it or need to get someone in

Question 10

Name the three main site constraints.

Answer 10

1. Soil and aspect
2. Exposure and shelter
3. Access and obstacles

Question 11

Name four ways to create a boundary.

Answer 11

1. Brick walls
2. Fences and screens
3. Traditional hedges
4. Trellis fencing

Question 12

Name the four main surfaces in a garden.

Answer 12

1. Hard surfaces
2. Gravel
3. Decking
4. Lawn

Question 13

Name the four types of garden plan in the correct order.

Answer 13

1. Bubble plan
2. Sketch over photo
3. Overhead plan
4. Planting plan

Question 14

Name six fencing options.

Answer 14

1. Natural screen
2. Hurdle
3. Trellis panel
4. Shiplap
5. Featheredge
6. Picket fence

Question 15

Name six materials for laying a path.

Answer 15

1. Granite setts
2. Paving bricks
3. Mixed materials
4. Concrete blocks
5. Other materials
6. Crazy paving

Question 16

Name six materials for laying a patio.

Answer 16

1. Concrete slabs
2. Natural stone
3. Tiles
4. Moulded slabs
5. Patio kits
6. Reclaimed stone

Question 17

Name six materials for laying decking.

Answer 17

1. Wooden decking
2. Plastic decking
3. Decking tiles
4. Wood stain
5. Railings
6. Finials

Question 18

Name six materials for building a raised bed.

Answer 18

1. Sleepers
2. Stone
3. Wicker
4. Brick
5. Ready-made kits
6. Slate