DIFFERENT

TOOLS,SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS IN
PERFORMING PLANT
PROPAGATIONS AND
THEIR PURPOSE
REVIEW:ARRANGE THE JUMBLED LETTERS
OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ORCHARD

FIURT OCHRAHR
OMHE ORARHCD
DEES OCHRAHR
UNT ORARHCD
 LET’S BE INFORMED
Our love for nature and the environment is best
shown when we plant trees. Planting trees is a
productive and enjoyable activity that can be
turned into an occupation or a hobby. Successful
tree-planting requires some knowledge about trees,
what they need and how they grow, and some skill
on when and how to plant and take care of them.
Tools and Equipment In Plant Propagation
Caring for fruit trees is the same as
caring for other trees. Orchard tools and
equipment play a very important role in
systematic process of plant
preparation. Their availability makes
the work easier and helps in the proper
execution of the different procedures.
1.Hoe – a tool used in digging
and loosening hard, dry soil. It
has a thin blade across the end of
a long handle.
2.Rake – a long handled tool having a
bar at one end with teeth in. It is
used for smoothening the soil and
gathering loose leaves, hay, or straw.
3.Trowel – a tool with a
curved blade used for
loosening the ground and
taking up small plants.
4.Axe – a tool with a flat,
sharp blade fastened to a
handle used for cutting
trunk of trees and their
branches.
5.Crowbar – a straight, heavy
iron bar pointed at one end,
about 4 feet in length, used
for digging holes and for
planting seeds.
6.Bolo – a tool with a wooden
or metal handle in which a
long blade is attached. It is
used for cutting tall grasses
and branches of trees.
7.Shovel – a broad scoop
attached to a handle. It is
used to dig, lift, and
throw loose matter.
8.Fork – a tool resembling
a table fork but much
bigger in size. It is used in
digging and preparing the
soil for the plants.
9.Water Sprinkler – a can
with a spout to sprinkle
water on the plants. Plants
should be watered everyday
to make them grow
healthier.
10.Wheelbarrow – used to
transfer soil plants and
other materials from one
place to another.
11.Hose – used for
watering seedlings
arranged in mass.
12.Sprayer – used for
spraying chemicals to
eliminate plant seeds.
 

13.Weighing Scale- for weighing

plants, seeds, and fertilizers.
14. Pieces of wood or bamboo
– used as fences of seed boxes
and plots to protect plants from
being destroyed by animals.
15.Pruning Shears – used for
cutting small branches
including the unnecessary
branches.
16.Garden gloves – used
while working in the garden,
made of strong rubber to
protect from thorns and
withstand punctures.
Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is wrong. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number.

________1. Pruning Shears is used for cutting small branches

including the unnecessary branches to allow proper plant growth.
_______2. Bolo is a can with a spout to sprinkle water ont the
plants.
_______3. Crowbar is a straight,heavy iron bar pointed at one
end,about 4 feet in length,used for digging holes and for planting
seeds.
_______4. Trowel is a tool with a curved blade used for loosening
the soil in the ground and taking up small plants.
_______5. Axe is used for weighing plants,seeds,and fertilizers.
Directions: Match the tools in Column A with its definition in Column
B. Write your answer on the blank provided before the number.
_____________1. AXE A. A tool used in digging and loosening hard,dry soil.

____________2. BOLO B.Is used to transfer soil plants and other material from one
place to another.
____________3. HOE C.A tool with a flat,sharp blade fastened to a handle used for
cutting trunk of trees and their branches.
___________4. GARDEN GLOVES D.A tool with a wooden or metal handle in which a long blade
is attached
___________5. WHEELBARROW E.Is made of strong rubber to protect hands from thorns and
withstand punctures while working in the garden
 DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided before the number.
1. What is the tool used in digging and loosening hard,dry soil?
A. Axe B. Crowbar C. Hoe D. Rake
2. Your plants look pale because the branches of the tree near
your garden blocks the sunlight. What garden tool will you use to
cut its branches?
A. Axe B. Bolo C. Crowbar D.Hoe
3. You want to water the plants and there is no water
sprinkler.What will you use instead?
A.Dipper B. Pail C.Sprayer D. Tin can with small holes at the
bottom
4.It is used while working in the garden to protect from
thorns and withstand punctures.
A. Axe B. Garden Gloves C. Water Sprinkler D.Trowel
5.What tool is used to cut tall grasses in the area?
B. Axe B. BoloC. Crowbar D. Hoe
6. How will you take good care of your garden tools?
C. Keep them after using C. Put an oil to prevent
rusting
D. Remove dirt from them D. All of the above
7.What tool is used for smoothening the soil and gathering
loose leaves , hay or straw?
A. Crowbar B. Fork C. Rake D. Trowel
8. The planted plants from the previous month is
now ready for transplanting.What tool will you use
for the situation?
A.Crowbar B. Fork C. Hoe D. Trowel
9. You are told to water the plants,but the faucet is
far from your garden plot.What will you use to finish
the work?
B. Shovel B. Sprayer C. Hose D. Wheel Barrow
10. When you visit your garden area, you saw plenty
of loose leaves on the ground. What tool will you use
to get the leaves?
A. Crowbar B. Fork C. Rake D. Trowel
ASSIGNMENT
Draw atleast 5 tools used in Plant Propagation
DAY 2