1.   Vines use different methods to climb. Match each vine in the list below to its primary climbing method. Methods can be used by more than one vine.

Vines Climbing Methods

• Climbing rose Leans
  
• Hops Twines: sticky stems twine around skinny or thick supports
  
• Clematis Twines: tendrils twine around skinny supports
  
• English Ivy Self-clings
  
• Morning Glory Twines: stems twine around skinny or thick supports
  
• Climbing Hydrangea Self-clings

1. Wood ash
2. Lime gravel
3. Pine needles
4. Composted manure
5. All of the above
6. None of the above

1. Woodland
2. Tea garden
3. Stroll garden
4. Patio
5. All of the above -- click on each strategy to see a related LessLawn article
6. None of the above

4.   Humans can use this common insect to gauge the outdoor air temperature:

1. Stag beetle
2. Snowy tree cricket (to estimate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, count the number of chirps you hear in 14 seconds and add 40)
3. Mosquito
4. Bumblebee
5. None of the above

1. A mushroom's means of reproduction
2. An opening in a plant cell through which it takes up air, water, and nutrients
3. A class of vine that parasitizes trees and shrubs
4. A tool used to dig out taprooted plants such as dandelions
5. None of the above

Match the common names and Latin names of these tree families. For each Latin name, write the corresponding common name:

Latin Names Common Names

• Quercus Oak
  
• Acer Maple
  
• Betula Birch
  
• Pinus Pine
  
• Prunus Cherry

• If you scored 13 or higher, consider yourself Attuned to Nature.
  
  
• If you scored between 8 and 12, you have a Sound Grasp of Horticulture.
  
  
• If you scored between 4 and 7, chances are you're Bucking Nature (and may be working harder than you need to in the garden).
  
  
• Finally, a score below 4 is a sign that you could be Wreaking Ecological Havoc... you might have better luck next time if you check out a few of our helpful resources!