WorksheetsTopic 2 Hedge establishment
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a benefit of hedges compared to fences?
Requires more maintenance
Less durable
Promotes biodiversity
Limited plant selection
What is considered an advantage of hedges for wellbeing?
Increased pollution through leaf drop
Decreased property value
Connecting with nature
More frequent replacement
What should be considered when selecting plants for hedges?
Ignoring the local climate
Choosing unsuitable larger plants
Suitable plant selection
Selecting the most expensive plants
What is an important aspect to consider after planting hedges?
Neglecting the hedge
Aftercare
Deciduous or evergreen
Using minimal water
What is the recommended distance between plants for single row hedge planting?
40cm
45cm
50cm
3 per metre
How many plants are recommended per metre for single row hedge planting?
3-4
5-7
4-5
About 3
What is the recommended spacing between plants for a double staggered row hedge?
40cm
45cm
50cm
3 per metre
How many plants are recommended per metre if planting a double staggered row hedge with container-grown plants?
3-4
5-7
4-5
About 3
What should be considered when choosing bare root/container grown plants?
Size of stock
Time of year
Type of soil only
Sunlight requirements
What is recommended to account for when ordering plants for future replacement plantings?
Ordering double the amount needed
Considering adding 10% over order
Ordering 50% more for immediate use
Only ordering what is needed at the moment
What is an important aspect of care before planting bare root/container grown plants?
Watering them daily
Knowing how to store them
Planting them immediately
Exposing them to sunlight
When applying mulch around plants, what should you be careful to avoid?
Adding mulch only to one side of the plant
Over mulching around the base of the plant
Using a thin layer
What is the purpose of mulching around plants?
To increase the temperature around the plants
To attract insects to the plants
To promote plant establishment
To make the garden look aesthetically pleasing
What area will 1 cubic meter of mulch cover if laid out at a thickness of 40mm?
10 square meters
25 square meters
50 square meters
100 square meters
To calculate the volume of mulch needed, what is the correct formula according to the text?
Volume = Length × Width
Volume = Length × Width × Depth
Volume = Length + Width + Depth
Volume = Length × Width / Depth
What is the recommended minimum depth for laying mulch to achieve decent coverage?
10mm
20mm
40mm
50mm
