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