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