LESSON 8

Propagating Trees and Fruit-Bearing Trees

Using Scientific Processes

JUN ODONZO
TLE 6 Teacher
1. What are the importance/benefits derived from
using scientific process in plant propagation.

2. What are the different method of plant

propagation?
1. Are these tools available in your home?

2. Do you know how to take care of these tools?

3. What are the functions of each tools and

equipment?
Flash Bilis: The teacher will flash some
statements in the screen and
Ask the pupils to raise their happy face
placard if the statement is true and sad face
placard its false.
1. Used defected tools/equipment in gardening or
propagating trees/fruit-bearing trees.
2. The availability tools and equipment makes the
work easier and helps in the proper execution of
the different procedures.
3. Tools are bigger that equipment.
4. Each tools and equipment have are different
function.
5. We should keep the tools/equipment in
gardening after using it to avoid accident.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Hoe
a tool used in digging and loosening
hard, dry soil. It has a thin blade
across the end of a long handle.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

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.
Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Trowel
a tool with a curved blade used for
loosening the ground and taking up
small plants.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Axe
a tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened to
a handle used for cutting trunk of trees
and their branches.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Crowbar
a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at
one end, about 4 feet in length, used
for digging holes and for planting
seeds.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

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.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Shovel
a broad scoop attached to a handle. It is
used to dig, lift, and throw loose matter.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Fork
a tool resembling a table fork but much
bigger in size. It is used in digging and
preparing the soil for the plants.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Water Sprinkler
a can or plastic with a spout to sprinkle
water on the plants. Plants should be
watered everyday to make them grow
healthier.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Wheelbarrow
used to transfer soil plants and other
materials from one place to another.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Hose
used for watering seedlings arranged in
mass.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Sprayer
used for spraying chemicals to eliminate
plant seeds.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Weighing Scale
for weighing plants, seeds, and fertilizers.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Pieces of wood or bamboo

used as fences of seed boxes and plots to
protect plants from being destroyed by
animals.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Pruning Shears
used for cutting small branches including the
unnecessary branches.
 Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Pruning Shears
used for cutting small branches including the
unnecessary branches.
Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Garden gloves
used while working in the garden, made of
strong rubber to protect from thorns and
withstand punctures.
 Tips in performing scientific way of propagating
fruit-bearing trees

1.Select a stem which is not too young or too old.

2. Be sure the propagating materials are of the same specie.
3. See to it that the stock and the scion are fitted with each other.
4. Do the propagation at the right time.
 Healthy and Safety Measures in Propagating
Fruit-Bearing Trees

1. Before working make sure you have refresh yourself (like taking a bath) in order to work well.
2. Always wear complete personal protective equipment which includes hairnet, hand gloves, apron, boots if
needed, protective eyeglass, and face mask.
3. Make sure tools and equipment are working properly before using them.
4. Always follow instructions for use of equipment.
5. Focus on the work at hand. Do not allow yourself to get distracted.
6. Know your limits in working, seek help whenever necessary.
7. Work in proper position. Make sure you do not strain your back while working.
Reference:
Life Skills Through TLE
Gloria Peralta, EdD, et.al