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T. Joe Cel M. Babas, LPT

PUTTING UP A NURSERY FOR ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
LESSON OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to do the following:

 Cite the factors, tools and instructions in preparing a
nursery ornamental plants
 Prepare a nursery for planting ornamental plants
 Show how to maintain , propagate, and care for the
ornamental plants in a nursery.
Factors To Consider in Putting Up a Nursery

1. Location
2. Type of Soil
3. Shed for propagation
4. Space for equipment and tools
5. Germinating boxes, pots and plots
Activities in the Nursery

1. Seed selection and storage

2. Plant seeds or cuttings
3. Caring for the seedlings
4. Transplanting
Tools Used in the Nursery

1. Spade 7. Sprayer
2. Shovel 8. Light Hoe
3. Spading fork 9. Measuring tape
4. Rake 10. Wheelbarrow
5. Sprinkler 11. Sharp knife
6. Trowel 12. Pruning shears
Ways of Propagating Ornamental Plants

• There are two ways of propagating

ornamental plants.

• These are sexual and asexual

Ways of Propagating Ornamental Plants

A. Sexual Propagation of Plants

 Ornamental plants may be propagated by seeds.

 Propagation by seeds is useful in many ways.
Ways of Propagating Ornamental Plants

B. Asexual Propagation of Plants

 There are two useful asexual methods of propagation

1. Cutting
2. Marcotting
3. Grafting
4. Budding
5. Layering
Ways of Propagating Ornamental Plants

The other asexual method of propagation is by plants

multiplying naturally in different ways. These are as follows:

1. Sucker
2. Runners above the ground
3. Rhizomes or creeping stems
4. Bulbs
5. Rootstocks
6. Leaves
Lesson 11

Caring for Pets at Home

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to do the

following:

1. Discuss the importance of taking care of pets

2. Name the animals that are safe for home caring
3. Enumerate the different ways of taking care of different
pets
4. Apply the health and safety practices in caring for pets
Importance of Taking Care of Pets
Different Animals Raised as Pets
A. Caring for Dogs

They say that “dogs are man’s best friends”.

They make people around them feel better

It warms their heart when they are greeted by their pet

enthusiastically when they come home
A. Caring for Dogs
A. Caring for Dogs

What Do Dogs Need?

1. Balanced Diet
2. Veterinary Care
3. Socialization
4. House Training
5. Proper Grooming
Caring for Fishes in the Aquarium
Kinds of Freshwater Fish
Fish Feeding
Setting up an Aquarium
Steps to Follow in Assembling the Aquarium
Cleaning and Maintaining the Aquarium
Caring for Cats
Caring for Cats

What Do Cats Need?

1. Proper Nutrition
2. House
3. House Training
4. Care of Skin and Coat
Common Mistakes in taking care of a cat
Caring for Pigeons
How to take Care of Your Pigeons
How to take Care of Your Pigeons

1. Feed them regularly

2. Provide them with clean drinking water
3. You may also give them daily vitamins
4. You can occasionally let them loose from the cage
5. Place a light bulb
6. Hatchling or chicks should be separated from others
7. Consult a veterinarian
Caring for Lovebirds
Caring for Lovebirds
Caring for Guinea Pigs

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