Horticulture Flashcards
What type of soil do bulbs prefer?
Sandy loam
Example of a bulb
Tulip
Where are annual flowers usually started?
Indoors from seed
What type of soil pH do bulbs prefer to grow in?
Neutral
What is a popular annual?
Merigolds
When should fertilizer be Added to flowers?
A week after first spread
What types if fungus or disease effects broadleaf plants?
Rinaceaa
What causes plants to become tall an leggy?
Lack of light
What insect cause the most problems for broadleaf plants?
Grasshoppers
What are some examples of organic matter that helps improve the soil of broadleaf plants?
Fertilizer
What does wrapping a tree prevent
Damage
What type of soil do broadleaf plants prefer
Loamy
What is the purpose of pruning the plants?
Help grow
When can containerized trees be planted?
First sign of sprout
Why is mulch placed around broadleaf plants
Hold moisture
What soil pH does most vegetables prefer?!
Neutral
Bulbs should be planted in groups of?
2-5
What vegetables require large amount of phosphorus
Potatoes
What vegetable require large amount of nitrogen
Tomatoes
What should bulbs be covered with to prevent moisture
Seed coat
When should bulbs be dug up
When you can see them
What steps need to be taken after digging up bulbs
Washing and storing
Bulb quality
Based on PH
When forcing bulbs where should they be placed?
In soil
3 ways to purchase trees
Online, farm, and store
Characteristics of narrow leaf shrubs
Scaly leafs
When should spring flowers be transplanted
In fall
Characteristics of ornamental grasses
Pretty
Used for ground covers
Protect plants
What diseases and insects affect ground cover?
Ladybugs
How are ground covers spaced?
On a hill
When are flowers planted outdoors?
Spring
How should pants be planted on a slope?
Spacing
When should a pH test be taken?
After 1st week
How often should a fertilizer be added to vegetables?
Once a month
When are flowers planted?
Spring
When should sandy soils be plowed?
When dry
Why cover crops should be planted on sandy soils?
Vegetables
When should clay soils be plowed?
Twice every 8 months
Broadleaf plant
Wide, slick leafs
What is the life span of annual and perennial flowers?
Yearly
Root bound
Root came back to the surface for moisture
Ornamental trees
Decoration
Specimen plants
Rare
Foundation planting
Around wall layer
Screen plants and hedges
Privacy
Periods of interest
Point of view
Foliage color
Based on plants
Stamen
Part of male flower
Pistil
Male
Filament
Male
Anther
Female
Stigma
Male
Style
Female
Sepal
Male
Ovary
Female
Perfect flower
Has everything
Complete flower
One on the other
Incomplete flower
Half
Imperfect flower
None
Fertilization
Once a month
Pollination
Bees
Illinois hardiness zones
3-7
4 important things to remember when planting bulbs
Soil location roots and water
What should be considered when designing an annual flower bed
Space location
What are the cultural requirements for broadleaf plants?
Water soil fertilizer
Trees are often positioned in the landscape for what?
Shade and privacy
What should be considered when selecting perennials
Date
If container has 11-16-5 on the label how much phosphorus, nitrogen, and potash are in the fertilizer
11 Nitrogen 5 Phosphorus 16 Potash
