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MASTER GARDENER FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Xylem tubes transport food, water and minerals throughout
plants. - ANSWER-True
Flowers grow from corms, bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes. They're
often sold as bulbs at local retailers. - ANSWER-True
The waxy layer that protects plants from water loss on leaves
and stems is called - ANSWER-Cuticle
When stems are rooted while remaining attached to the parent
plant, what is this called? - ANSWER-Layering
The female part of a flower is called the pistil and consists of an
ovary. - ANSWER-True
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Best time to irrigate is: - ANSWER-Morning
Plants are known to need how many elements for normal
growth? - ANSWER-Sixteen
The most common type of soil in Dallas county is - ANSWER-
Clay
Soils in Dallas county most often have a PH that is - ANSWER-
Alkaline
Propagation is defined as - ANSWER-Creating new plants from
existing plants
Root hormone must be used for propagation - ANSWER-False
Plants grown from seeds are identical to the parent - ANSWER-
False
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What is the name of the process that plants use light to
produce food - ANSWER-Photosynthesis
The best way to improve soil structure is to - ANSWER-Add
organic matter
What are the 3 primary nutrients needed for plant growth -
ANSWER-Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
Organic fertilizers are more available for plant use than
commercial - ANSWER-False
How long should a new tree be staked - ANSWER-1 year
How deep should the hole be when planting a tree if the root
ball is 12 inches - ANSWER-12 inches
MASTER GARDENER FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Xylem tubes transport food, water and minerals throughout
plants. - ANSWER-True
Flowers grow from corms, bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes. They're
often sold as bulbs at local retailers. - ANSWER-True
The waxy layer that protects plants from water loss on leaves
and stems is called - ANSWER-Cuticle
When stems are rooted while remaining attached to the parent
plant, what is this called? - ANSWER-Layering
The female part of a flower is called the pistil and consists of an
ovary. - ANSWER-True
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Best time to irrigate is: - ANSWER-Morning
Plants are known to need how many elements for normal
growth? - ANSWER-Sixteen
The most common type of soil in Dallas county is - ANSWER-
Clay
Soils in Dallas county most often have a PH that is - ANSWER-
Alkaline
Propagation is defined as - ANSWER-Creating new plants from
existing plants
Root hormone must be used for propagation - ANSWER-False
Plants grown from seeds are identical to the parent - ANSWER-
False
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What is the name of the process that plants use light to
produce food - ANSWER-Photosynthesis
The best way to improve soil structure is to - ANSWER-Add
organic matter
What are the 3 primary nutrients needed for plant growth -
ANSWER-Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
Organic fertilizers are more available for plant use than
commercial - ANSWER-False
How long should a new tree be staked - ANSWER-1 year
How deep should the hole be when planting a tree if the root
ball is 12 inches - ANSWER-12 inches
