Tle Flashcards
FOUR CATEGORIES OF HORTICULTURE
POMOLOGY
OLERICULTURE
FLORICULTURE
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
THE AREA OF AGRICULTURE THAT DEALS WITH THE GROWING OF PLANTS, USUALLY IN THE GARDEN.
Horticulture
THE SCIENCE AND ART OF GROWING FRUITS, VEGETABLE, ORNAMENTAL TREES AND BRUSHES.
Horticulture
IT IS DERIVED FROM THE LATIN WORD “HORTUS”, MEANING _______, AND CULTURA, MEANING______
GARDEN, CULTIVATION
DEALS WITH THE GROWING OF TREES AND SHRUBS FOR USE IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN.
Ornamental horticulture
A VERSATILE CUTTING TOOL USED TO SHAPE, SLPIT AND CUT WOODS AND FALLEN TREES
Ax
USED FOR CLEANING AND CUTTING SHRUBS AND BRANCHES OF TREES
Billhook
USED FOR CHOPPING, PLANTING, WEEDING, FURROWING, AND CULTIVATING SOIL
Hoe
Is the most versatile tool in gardening.
Shovel
a round point is ideal for digging, lifting, and throwing because it cuts into the soil, while those with a square point are for moving materials.
shovel
Smaller version of a shovel but with a flat square-edged blade and short handle.
Spade
It is used for planting seeds and seedlings and loosening soil around the plants.
Hand trowel
Used to make to make planting holes or sed drills.
Dibber
Generally used to clear debris, rocks, leaves, and other materials. It is sometimes used toe level the soil for planting.
Rakes
Used to move mulch and compost and turning of soil.
Forks