This is a named pest to be studied as part of the old RHS syllabus R2103. It is also relevant to the new syllabus Unit 1 Topic 2 Plant Health as a named example of a pest. Introduction Plant pest =Any insect or animal that causes unacceptable levels of damage […]
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Relevant to the old syllabus R2101. There is some relevance to the new syllabus Unit 1 Topic 1 (science) but the detail of the different types of tissue such as protective, transport, packing and meristematic does not need to be learnt in as much detail for the exam. The learning […]
The RHS garden planning module (R2111) focuses on hardlandscaping features and the materials they are made from. Let’s take a look at the various materials and how to describe and evaluate them. R2111 Understanding the effective and appropriate use of hard landscaping materials. Introduction This review only focuses on horizontal […]
R2111 The site survey. Syllabus learning Outcomes 1.1 Describe how to identify potential hazards and risks on a site, including overhead and underground hazards (eg electric cables) 1.4 State why it is necessary to identify the existence of overhead and underground services. Introduction There is a big focus on risk […]
Frost damage is relevant to both the old and new syllabus. (R2103) and Unit 1 Topic 2 Element 1 Fasciation is relevant to the old syllabus as it is listed as a learning outcome. (R2103) Introduction Plant disorder = plant health problem caused, not by a pathogen, but by some […]
R2101 4.3 The movement of water in the plant (old syllabus) Unit 1 Topic 1 Element 7 (New syllabus) Introduction This is not a little topic to study because it ties together the anatomy of the root, stem and leaf and a cell, so you need to be familiar with […]
I am presuming that you have a complete set of notes for Unit 1 or Unit 2 of the new syllabus. If not…Houston we have a problem! Overwhelmed with the volume of information to learn, it is easy to procrastinate. Whether you are starting a new RHS qualification or are […]
R2111 (old syllabus) Unit 2 Topic 2 Element 1 (new syllabus) Introduction The English Landscape Garden Prior to the English Landscape Garden style of design, gardens were laid out in symmetrical geometric patterns with topiary and formal avenues inspired by the King of France who created his garden at Versailles. […]
Introduction There are more than 500 species of aphid in the UK. Some feed on a wide range of plants and some are more selective about which plants they eat. The Black Bean aphid, commonly known as blackfly, is 2mm long with a pear shaped soft body. Aphids are piercing […]
Introduction Vine weevil is one of the pests which needs to be known in detail for the RHS level 2 theory exam R2103 ‘Maintaining Plant Health’ Vine weevils are sneaky – you don’t know they are there until your plant wilts and then blows away in the wind because it […]
