Part IV – INSTRUCTIONS

Read the questions below and match them to the answers that follow. (16 points) קראו את השאלות שמופיעות והתאימו אותן לתשובות. اقرأ الأسئلة التالية ولاءمها للإجابات.

How to Plant and Maintain a Lawn

Questions:

1. How should I prepare the ground before I start planting my lawn?
2. What do I need to think about when choosing the right kind of grass to plant?
3. After I plant the seeds, how long will it take for the grass to start growing?
4. When can I start walking on the grass after planting a lawn?
5. What time of day is best for watering a lawn?
6. How much water does a lawn need every week?
7. When I cut the grass, should I cut it very short?
8. Is it a good idea to cut the grass right after watering it?

Answers:

a. You need to understand the weather conditions in your area and the type of soil you have. b. It is most effective to water a lawn in the early morning or in the evening. c. You can step on the grass when it starts growing, but for 6 months you should step on it lightly. d. Lawns should get around 2.5-3.5 cm of water weekly, and in dry seasons – up to 5 cm a week. e. No, leave it a little long because longer grass stays healthier. f. It usually takes between 10-14 days before the grass begins to grow. g. No, you should always wait until the grass dries before you cut it. h. You should clean away all the plants from the area where you want to plant the lawn.