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MODULE 10 WORKSHEET
Plant Selection & Care
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thefollowing worksheet.
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Activity 1
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There are seven words missing from the paragraphs below. Fill in
the missing words asbest you can.
10 Minutes
Native plants grow 1. ………………………………………….. without human
intervention, andare local to a particular area or may have
developed there over a period of time. Native plantsare limited in
their ability to adapt to new environments, climates, conditions
or2. ……….…………………………………………….. Some native plants are more
adaptablethan others.
Native plants are important because they are part of the 3.
………………………………………of a particular area, and while they may be nice to
look at, they are depended upon byanimals, plants and
micro-organisms in the area. It is, therefore, important for you to
knowwhich plants are native to your area. The introduction of
non-native, or4……………………………………………. species can have a detrimental
effect on the area.
There are many good reasons to plant 5. …………………………………. plants.
They arealready adapted to the soil and temperature conditions.
They require less soil6 .………………………………….. , and are essential to a
garden than wants to attract otherbeneficial natives like bees, 7.
…………………………………………………. and migratorybirds.
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Activity 2
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There are some very important things to consider when selecting
plants. Explain themin your own words.
10 Minutes
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Explain why it is important to understand the mature size of
plants.
Activity 3 10 Minutes
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Activity 1
1. Naturally 2. Soil types 3. Eco-system 4. Invasive 5. Native
6. Additives 7. Butterflies
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Activity 2
How you explain this is up to you, but your answer should
address each of the followingfactors listed in the module:
● Type of Soil /pH Test● Moisture Content● Native Plant options●
Size of mature plants /trees● Space constraints – Square footage
limit – space available for planting – desiredcoverage –Layering
options/ clustering/ density – Horizontal & Vertical options●
Horizontal & Vertical options● Food value options for animal
life● Climate Conditions – Amount of Sun Exposure – Wind Exposure –
Prevailing winds
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Activity 3
There is a lot of information on this in the module: First, you
need to avoid over-planting. Youmight think you’re giving the plant
enough room to grow or to say away from the house orwalkway, but if
you don’t know how large the plant might grow you can’t be sure.
Second,there are safety issues with planting some large plants. You
need to ensure that your plantswill not interact with powerlines or
obstruct the view at traffic intersections. If you’re plants
aredoing either of these things, you face being told off by the
local council and having to trim orremove the plants. Third, you
need to consider the shade the plants provide, particularlywhen
you’re dealing with trees. Mature trees may cast seasonal shade or
shadows which canbe problematic.
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Summary
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