A) Fall B) Summer C) Spring D) Winter
A) Long taproot B) Annual life cycle C) Susceptibility to most herbicides D) Shallow root system
A) Covering them with mulch B) Pulling them out by hand C) Cutting them at the surface D) Digging them out with a dandelion digger
A) Post-emergent broadleaf herbicide B) Grass-specific herbicide C) Pre-emergent herbicide D) Non-selective herbicide
A) Sandy soil B) Thick lawn C) Thin lawn D) Infrequent watering
A) Fertilizing the soil B) Providing shade C) Heating the soil to kill seeds and plants D) Improving drainage
A) They kill all plants, including grass B) They only kill dandelions C) They are safe for all plants D) They are not effective against dandelions
A) It creates a dense turf that outcompetes dandelions B) It has no effect on dandelion growth C) It weakens the dandelions D) It makes dandelions easier to pull
A) The stem B) The roots C) The leaves D) The seed head (puffball)
A) A fertilizer specifically for dandelions B) A machine for mowing dandelions C) A type of herbicide applicator D) A tool designed to remove the entire dandelion root
A) In a sealed bag to prevent seed dispersal B) In a compost pile C) Left on the lawn to decompose D) Buried shallowly in the garden
A) Well-drained soil B) Rich, fertile soil C) Neutral pH D) Compacted soil
A) It prevents weed seeds from germinating B) It is a natural herbicide C) It kills weeds after they emerge D) It only works on dandelions
A) It thickens the turf and reduces space for weeds B) It fertilizes the soil C) It makes the lawn look greener temporarily D) It weakens existing weeds
A) Calcium B) Phosphorus C) Nitrogen D) Potassium
A) Dense turf B) Thin, patchy grass C) Frequent bare spots D) Dry, compacted soil
A) Because herbicides are more effective on young plants B) Because they are easier to pull when young C) To prevent seed production and spread D) To improve the lawn's appearance
A) Applying herbicide only to individual weeds B) Applying herbicide to the entire lawn C) Applying herbicide before weeds emerge D) Applying herbicide after mowing
A) They improve soil health. B) They can compete with native plants. C) They prevent soil erosion. D) They attract beneficial insects.
A) Proper mowing height B) Manual removal C) Soil solarization D) Herbicide application
A) Higher than average (e.g., 3 inches) B) It does not affect dandelion growth C) Very short (e.g., 1 inch) D) The shortest setting on your mower
A) Cover the hole with mulch B) Fill the hole with herbicide C) Fill the hole with soil and grass seed D) Leave the hole open
A) Every month B) According to the product label C) Every week D) Once a year
A) Just gloves B) Gloves and eye protection C) Just a mask D) No protective gear is necessary
A) It prevents dandelion seeds from germinating. B) It washes away herbicides. C) It encourages deep root growth, making the grass more resilient to weeds. D) It weakens the grass.
A) It kills dandelion seeds. B) It has no effect on dandelion growth. C) It makes the soil more acidic. D) It improves drainage and reduces compaction, creating a less favorable environment for dandelions.
A) Using vinegar as a spot treatment B) Ignoring the dandelions C) Applying synthetic herbicides D) Using pre-emergent herbicides
A) It attracts pests. B) It is too expensive. C) It can also damage surrounding grass and plants. D) It is ineffective against dandelions.
A) Using herbicides derived from natural sources. B) Controlling dandelions by hand. C) Using living organisms to control dandelion populations. D) Changing the soil composition.
A) On sunny days B) On rainy days C) On any day that ends with 'y' D) On windy days |