Feb 2020 past paper Flashcards
state two examples of materials used in hanging baskets for a liner
sphagnum moss
hessian
moulded cardboard
pre-formed coir matting
state two examples of materials used in hanging baskets as compost
multi-purpose compost
John Innes No.2
state two examples of materials used in hanging baskets as a compost additive
water retaining gel eg: Swellgel
Controlled release fertiliser eg: Osmocote plugs
or a reservoir to hold water eg: a plastic saucer
name three plants suitable for use in a seasonal hanging basket ; SUMMER
Lobelia erinus
Helichrysium petiolare
Pelargonium zonale
name three plants suitable for use in a seasonal hanging basket ; WINTER
Hedera helix ‘Glacier’
Narcissus ‘Tete a tete’
Carex oshimensis
state two situations where bulbs and corms can be naturalised giving a names example for each
lawn; Narcissus pseudonarcissus
meadow; Fritillaria meleagris
Rock garden; Scilla siberica
Woodland/under trees; Cyclamen hederifolium
describe two methods of naturalising a Narcissus pseudonarcissus
distribute in a natural pattern,
the holes depth made in the lawn must be three times the height of the bulb with a planter
space the bulbs approx. a bulb width apart
place the bulbs in the hole ‘nose’ up
replace soil, firm it and then replace the turf
you can also plant them be removing a section of turf and rolling it back
prepare soil
distribute the bulbs by scattering them
make the hole three times the depth of bulb with a trowel
place bulbs ‘nose’ up and cover with soil
roll back the turf and firm
name two examples of a cluster flowered rose (floribunda)
Rosa ‘Iceberg’
Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’
name two examples of a large flowered rose (hybrid tea)
Rosa ‘Peace’
Rosa ‘Blue Moon’
name two rose diseases
Rose Black Spot
Rose Powdery Mildew
describe the symptoms of Rose Black spot
black/purplish spots appear on the leaves and stems
as the disease develops, the black spots on the leaves are ringed with yellow
the leaves turn yellow and fall prematurely - vigour of plant is reduced
describe symptoms of Rose Powdery Mildew
a grey/white growth appears mainly on the upper side of the leaves and buds
flowering is poor and there is reduced vigour of the plant
state four factors to consider in the selection of a container for growing alpine plants
weight - light enough to move, but heavy enough not to be blown over
drainage - to prevent water logging
appearance - to suit the site and plants
material - can be natural stone eg: sandstone which is aesthetically pleasing
Size - a broad top, for the display, but not too deep as alpines are not deep rooting
name 6 alpine or rock garden plants suitable for a container.
Dianthus alpinus Lewisia cotyledon Iberis sempervirens Saxifraga paniculata Pulsatilla vulgaris Raoulia hookeri
name two distinct aquatic plants under the heading; FLOATING
Stratiotes aloides
Pistia stratiotes
name two distinct aquatic plants under the group ; DEEP-WATER
Nymphaea alba
Nuphar lutea
describe a suitable method used to divide aquatic plants
lift container from pond,
or - carefully dig the plant out of the pond - avoiding damaging the butyl liner.
personal care must be taken if the plant is in deep water.
remove plant from container - if roots are protruding, trim or tease through the mesh sides
removed compost/soil from roots before cutting/separating the plant into suitable sized sections
divisions must include a growing point and roots
trim roots and leaves accordingly - keep healthy parts, discard dead/damaged material
name two grasses suitable for a high quality ornamental lawn
Agrostis capillaris
Festuca rubra subsp. commutata
name 8 maintenance tasks required for a high quality, ornamental lawn
mowing scarification aeration top dressing weeding feeding irrigation pest and disease control
describe mowing as a maintenance task on a high quality, ornamental lawn
the removal of excess growth.
summer - height of 1cm
winter - height of 2cm
use a cylinder mower that collects the grass clippings
trim edges with long handled edging shears
describe scarification as a maintenance task on a high quality, ornamental lawn
it is done to remove debris (thatch) eg; weeds and moss in the lawn.
it encourages the production of side shoots (tillers) at the base of grass
Do with a spring tine rake, it is usually done in two directions.
describe aeration as a maintenance task on a high quality, ornamental lawn
this is the removal of a core of soil, or making holes in the lawn to improve drainage and air movement in the soil.
use a garden fork, and insert the tines up to 7.5cm deep, at 0.5cm distances.
a hand geld one with hollow tines can be used for smaller areas
or, a mechanical one for larger areas
describe Top dressing as a maintenance task on a high quality, ornamental lawn
do this after aeration to encourage the grass to produce tillers.
consists of 70:30 mix sand;loam for a light soil
80;20 sand;loam for a heavy soil.
distribute over the turf with a shovel, and work in using a tru-lute