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Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. Overwatering a plant most often causes…

   Yellow leaves and rotting rootsFaster floweringBigger leavesNothing — more is always better

2. 2. Which time of day are most garden birds and insects active?

   They're equally active all dayOnly at noonMidnightEarly morning

3. 3. When watering a plant, how do you know it actually needs water?

   The top few centimetres of soil feel dryThe leaves look greenIt's been one dayThe pot feels warm

4. 4. Why are native plants better for local bees and butterflies?

   Local insects evolved to feed on themThey grow faster than anything elseThey need fertiliser to surviveBees avoid non-native plants completely

5. 5. Which bird food is safest to put out?

   Plain birdseed or unsalted seedsLeftover cakeBreadSalted chips

6. 6. Which of these is the best first step for less waste?

   Buy a new oneBurn itReduce what you useThrow it in any bin

7. 7. Why do small daily actions matter?

   They add up over many people and daysThey don'tOnly big companies countThey cost more