September 2025 Gardening Quiz

1

Which DCT product helps wake up soil biology in early spring, so plants make better use of fertiliser?

a) Lazerhume

b) DCT Garden

c) DCT Lawn

d) All of the above

2

Why are soil microbes important for gardeners in spring?

a) They chew through weeds

b) They unlock nutrients and feed plant roots

c) They keep earthworms company

d) They make fertiliser unnecessary forever

3

Thigmotropism is a plant’s response to:Tip: the answer can be found on our facebook page search word of the week wednesday or #dctwoww

a) Light direction

b) Gravity

c) Touch or contact

d) Music in the greenhouse

4

Which of these is not a recommended gardening tool?

a) A trowel

b) A watering can

c) A spade

d) Your neighbour’s Wi-Fi password

5

Which crop is ideal to sow outdoors in many parts of New Zealand in September?

a) Sweetcorn

b) Potatoes

c) Lettuce

d) Mangoes

6

Which spring-flowering plant is often at its best in September?

a) Daffodils

b) Sunflowers

c) Lavender

d) Camellias

7

What’s one simple way to improve soil structure before planting in September?

a) Add compost or organic matter

b) Compact the soil with your boots

c) Sprinkle sugar on it

d) Leave it waterlogged

8

For your lawn September is a good time to:

a) Reseed bare lawn patches

b) Pour bleach on moss

c) Mow daily

d) Let the sheep do all the work

9

Which of these is a good job to tackle in the garden during September in New Zealand?

a) Pruning stone fruit trees

b) Sowing carrots directly into the garden

c) Planting garlic cloves

d) Harvesting pumpkins

10

Which pest often becomes more active in New Zealand gardens as the soil warms in September?

a) Grass grub larvae

b) Cicadas

c) White butterflies

d) Slugs and snails

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