R2112 June 21 Flashcards
State 4 maintenance tasks carried out when growing bulbs in containers
Irrigate the containers when dry with a watering can or drip irrigation
Feed the bulbs using a liquid feed when irrigating or apply a granular fertiliser to the surface of the container and water in
Weed the container regularly by removing the seedlings by hand as they appear
Dead head by pinching out dead flowers regularly
Cutting back dead top growth with secateurs
Lift and store bulbs in a cool dry shed at the end of their growing season
State 4 maintenance tasks carried out to ensure the establishment of a newly planted tree
Loosening or retying tree tie
Watering the tree by giving it a thorough soaking through the tube/water pipe to ensure it reaches the roots
Replenishing the mulch around the base of the tree to ensure that it is 100mm deep
Keep up to 1m around the base of the tree weed free by hoeing or forking them out
Carry out formative pruning and removing the 3 D’s
State 2 symptoms of honey fungus on trees
White fungal mycelium is found between the bark and the wood and can reach up to several metres.
Black rhizomorphs/bootlaces can extend up to 10m from the tree
Clusters of honey coloured mushrooms are found at the base of the tree.
What is meant by a true alpine plant
Plants growing in the Alps about 1830m in mountainous regions above the tree line
What is meant by a rock garden plant
Plants which are compact/low growing, can be alpine plants but may not be and which look appropriate in a rock garden.
State 2 methods of providing winter protection for alpine plants
Placing alpine plants in an alpine glasshouse which is unheated and well ventilated
Constructing a frame covered with polycarbonate sheeting or glass over an alpine bed
Placing an open-ended cloche over alpine plants
Name 2 alpine or rock garden plants for a spring display
Iris reticulata, Primula auricula
Name 2 alpine or rock garden plants for a summer display
Dianthus alpinus, Dryas octopetala
Describe how to plant a named deep water aquatic plant grown in an aquatic basket (not to include potting)
Newly planted containers may need to be raised on bricks/blocks
Container are lowed in stages until the appropriate depth is reached
The foliage of the plant should be able to float on the surface of the water
Ropes/strings can be used by two people to assist when lowering the basket to avoid having to enter the water.
State 5 maintenance tasks carried out on marginal plants in a garden pool
Control of weeds by pulling them out by hand
Control of pests and diseases eg spraying aphids with water
Lifting and dividing and repotting plants
Replenishing mulch with grit/stones
Trimming/cutting back/removal of dead vegetation
Deadheading to remove spent flowers
State 5 distinct benefits of establishing a lawn from turf
Instant visual impact,
Can be carried out at any time of the year
Less rigorous standard of bed preparation required
Avoids problems with germinating annual weeds initially
The area can be used very quickly
State 5 limitations of establishing a lawn from turf
more expensive to purchase than seed
More difficult to fit around awkward-shaped sites
Heavy/physically demanding work
Less choice in species unless purchasing from specialist suppliers
Less sustainable that seed due to carbon footprint of transporting heavy, bulky materials
