Bug Hotel Build — Full Week

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…

   Bigger leavesYellow leaves and rotting rootsFaster floweringNothing — more is always better

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

   MidnightOnly at noonEarly morningThey're equally active all day

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

   It's been one dayThe pot feels warmThe top few centimetres of soil feel dryThe leaves look green

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 seedsSalted chipsLeftover cakeBread

6. 6. Why are native plants good for wildlife?

   They scare animals awayThey don't growLocal insects and birds rely on themThey need lots of pesticide

7. 7. Bees help plants by…

   Spreading pollenEating leavesDigging rootsBlocking sunlight