You’ve scrolled past plenty of “fun” quizzes that turned out to be five questions and a sales pitch. This isn’t that. The Bing Gardening Quiz is a genuinely tricky trivia experience, one that has caught plenty of self-described plant lovers completely off guard. From soil pH to the Latin names of heirloom roses, it covers ground (pun absolutely intended) that even experienced gardeners sometimes miss.
What Is the Bing Gardening Quiz?
The Bing Gardening Quiz is part of Microsoft’s broader Bing Homepage Quiz series, a collection of daily and weekly trivia challenges hosted at bing.com/fun. The garden edition focuses on plant identification, soil science, seasonal planting, pest control, famous botanical gardens, and general horticulture.
Every correct answer contributes to your Microsoft Rewards balance, which you can redeem for gift cards (Amazon, Xbox, Microsoft Store) or charitable donations.
The quiz is:
- Free to play (no subscription needed)
- Family-friendly and suitable for all ages
- Updated regularly with new question sets
- Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
Fun Fact: Microsoft Rewards has over 30 million active users worldwide. The quiz series is one of the most-played features on the platform.
Questions 1–10: Gardening Basics (Beginner)
These are the foundational questions — the ones the Bing quiz uses to warm you up before things get harder.
Q1. What is the best time of day to water most garden plants?
- A) Midday
- B) Early morning
- C) Late afternoon
- D) Midnight
Answer: B — Early morning watering reduces evaporation and gives leaves time to dry before evening, preventing fungal disease.
Q2. What does “deadheading” mean in gardening?
- A) Cutting back tree branches
- B) Removing dead flowers
- C) Killing garden pests
- D) Removing whole plants
Answer: B — Deadheading encourages plants to produce more blooms rather than setting seed.
Q3. Which of these is NOT a common garden tool?
- A) Trowel
- B) Secateurs
- C) Flanger
- D) Dibber
Answer: C — A flanger is an audio effects unit. A dibber (or dibble) is a pointed tool for making planting holes.
Q4. What is a perennial plant?
- A) A plant that lives for many years
- B) A plant that needs lots of water
- C) A plant that grows only in spring
- D) A plant that produces seeds
Answer: A — Perennials return year after year from the same root system. Examples include hostas, lavender, and daylilies.
Q5. Which vegetable grows underground?
- A) Cucumber
- B) Pea
- C) Carrot
- D) Corn
Answer: C — Carrots are root vegetables that develop underground. The leafy tops grow above the soil surface.
Q6. What does mulch do for garden beds?
- A) Kills weeds chemically
- B) Covers soil to hold moisture and suppress weeds
- C) Adds nitrogen to soil
- D) Makes paths between plants
Answer: B — Mulch also moderates soil temperature and improves the appearance of beds.
Fun Fact: A 2–4 inch layer of organic mulch can reduce water evaporation from soil by up to 70%.
Q7. Which plant grows from a bulb?
- A) Tomato
- B) Tulip
- C) Basil
- D) Oak tree
Answer: B — Tulip bulbs are planted in autumn for a spring display. Other bulb plants include daffodils, alliums, and hyacinths.
Q8. What does pH measure in soil?
- A) Amount of water
- B) Fertility level
- C) How acidic or alkaline it is
- D) Temperature
Answer: C — Most vegetables prefer a pH of 6.0–7.0. Blueberries are unusually acid-loving, preferring 4.5–5.5.
Q9. What is a “volunteer” plant?
- A) A plant that grows from seed without being deliberately planted
- B) A plant donated to a garden
- C) A plant that helps other plants grow
- D) A plant that needs very little care
Answer: A — Volunteers often appear from compost, bird droppings, or seeds from last year’s crop. Tomatoes are notorious volunteers.
Q10. How often should you water most houseplants?
- A) Every day
- B) Once a month
- C) When the top inch of soil feels dry
- D) Twice a year
Answer: C — Overwatering is the number one killer of houseplants. Always check the soil before watering.
Questions 11–20: Soil, Composting & Garden Science (Intermediate)
Q11. What is the process called when organic waste breaks down into garden compost?
- A) Photosynthesis
- B) Decomposition
- C) Germination
- D) Transpiration
Answer: B — Microorganisms including bacteria and fungi break down organic matter into humus-rich compost.
Q12. Which nutrient does nitrogen (N) primarily support in plants?
- A) Root development
- B) Flower color
- C) Leafy green growth
- D) Fruit production
Answer: C — The NPK (Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium) ratio on fertilizer bags tells you what each feed prioritizes.
Q13. What does “bolting” mean in gardening?
- A) Securing plants to stakes
- B) When plants send up flower stalks too early
- C) Transplanting seedlings
- D) Pruning overgrown shoots
Answer: B — Lettuce, spinach, and basil are particularly prone to bolting in hot weather, which makes them bitter.
Q14. What is the purpose of crop rotation?
- A) To make plants grow in circles
- B) To prevent soil depletion and reduce disease
- C) To create patterns in the garden
- D) To help plants get more sunlight
Answer: B — Growing the same crop in the same spot every year depletes specific nutrients and allows pest and disease populations to build up.
Q15. Sandy soil is best described as:
- A) Heavy and water-retentive
- B) Rich in clay particles
- C) Free-draining and low in nutrients
- D) Perfect for all plants
Answer: C — Sandy soil warms quickly in spring but dries out fast. Adding organic matter improves its structure.
Fun Fact: The ideal garden soil — “loam” — is roughly 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay. It drains well but retains enough moisture for plant roots.
Q16. What does “hardening off” seedlings mean?
- A) Adding fertilizer to toughen them
- B) Gradually acclimatizing indoor seedlings to outdoor conditions
- C) Freezing them before planting
- D) Trimming roots before transplanting
Answer: B — Hardening off typically takes 7–10 days and prevents transplant shock.
Q17. Which of the following is a green material for composting?
- A) Cardboard
- B) Dead leaves
- C) Grass clippings
- D) Straw
Answer: C — Green materials are nitrogen-rich. Brown materials (cardboard, straw, dead leaves) provide carbon. A good compost heap needs both.
Q18. What is “companion planting”?
- A) Growing plants in greenhouses
- B) Planting two species together for mutual benefit
- C) Arranging plants by color
- D) Growing plants indoors next to each other
Answer: B — Classic example: planting basil near tomatoes is said to repel aphids and whitefly.
Q19. Which gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
- A) Carbon dioxide
- B) Nitrogen
- C) Oxygen
- D) Hydrogen
Answer: C — Plants absorb CO₂ and release O₂ during photosynthesis. This process is reversed at night.
Q20. What is vermicomposting?
- A) Composting with chemical additives
- B) Composting using worms
- C) A type of raised bed gardening
- D) A method of crop rotation
Answer: B — Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) are the most commonly used worms. Worm castings are extremely nutrient-rich.
Questions 21–30: Flowers, Plants & Identification (Intermediate)
Q21. Which flower is the national flower of England?
- A) Daffodil
- B) Thistle
- C) Tudor Rose
- D) Poppy
Answer: C — The Tudor Rose has been the floral emblem of England since the 15th century.
Q22. What is the correct term for a plant that completes its life cycle in one year?
- A) Perennial
- B) Biennial
- C) Annual
- D) Deciduous
Answer: C — Annuals germinate, flower, set seed, and die within a single growing season. Sunflowers and marigolds are classic examples.
Q23. Lavender prefers which type of soil?
- A) Wet and clay-heavy
- B) Well-drained, slightly alkaline
- C) Acidic and peaty
- D) Rich and nitrogen-heavy
Answer: B — Lavender thrives in Mediterranean-like conditions. Too much moisture causes root rot.
Q24. What does the term “deciduous” mean?
- A) A plant that keeps its leaves year-round
- B) A tree that produces fruit
- C) A plant that sheds its leaves seasonally
- D) A slow-growing plant
Answer: C — Oak, maple, and cherry trees are all deciduous.
Q25. Which insect is considered the most beneficial to a garden?
- A) Aphid
- B) Honeybee
- C) Earwig
- D) Mealybug
Answer: B — Bees are responsible for pollinating approximately one-third of the world’s food supply.
Fun Fact: A single honeybee colony can pollinate up to 300 million flowers per day. Gardens near bee-friendly habitats can see yields increase by up to 40%.
Q26. What is a “sucker” on a plant?
- A) A flower that blooms only at night
- B) A shoot growing from the root or base of a plant
- C) A plant that grows on another plant
- D) A type of seed pod
Answer: B — On roses and tomatoes, suckers should be removed so the plant’s energy goes into productive growth.
Q27. Which plant is commonly used as a natural insect repellent in gardens?
- A) Marigold
- B) Dahlia
- C) Sunflower
- D) Petunia
Answer: A — Marigolds emit a scent that repels aphids, whitefly, and even rabbits. They also attract helpful predatory insects.
Q28. What is the botanical name for the common sunflower?
- A) Helianthus annuus
- B) Solanum lycopersicum
- C) Rosa canina
- D) Bellis perennis
Answer: A — “Helianthus” means “sun flower” in Greek. Sunflowers can grow up to 30 feet tall in ideal conditions.
Q29. Which plant is toxic to cats and should be avoided in cat-friendly gardens?
- A) Mint
- B) Lily
- C) Rosemary
- D) Chamomile
Answer: B — True lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) are highly toxic to cats. Even pollen ingestion can cause kidney failure.
Q30. What is the “Chelsea Chop”?
- A) A pruning technique for late-spring perennials
- B) A type of English garden design
- C) A rare gardening award
- D) A soil amendment method
Answer: A — Named after the Chelsea Flower Show (held in late May), the Chelsea Chop involves cutting back perennials by one-third to delay flowering and keep plants compact.
Questions 31–40: Vegetables, Fruits & Kitchen Gardening (Intermediate)
Q31. Tomatoes are botanically classified as:
- A) Vegetables
- B) Fruits
- C) Tubers
- D) Legumes
Answer: B — Botanically, a fruit is any seed-bearing structure. Legally and culinarily, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled tomatoes a vegetable in 1893 — for tariff purposes.
Q32. What does “F1 hybrid” mean on a seed packet?
- A) A seed that grows particularly fast
- B) The first filial generation of a cross between two pure breeding lines
- C) A genetically modified seed
- D) A French-origin variety
Answer: B — F1 seeds often show “hybrid vigor” — better growth, uniformity, and disease resistance — but seeds saved from them won’t come true to type.
Q33. Which of these vegetables is a legume?
- A) Broccoli
- B) Carrot
- C) Runner bean
- D) Courgette
Answer: C — Legumes fix nitrogen from the air into the soil, making them excellent predecessors for nitrogen-hungry crops like brassicas.
Q34. What is a “heritage” or “heirloom” variety?
- A) A modern disease-resistant cultivar
- B) A variety that has been passed down through generations and is open-pollinated
- C) A plant imported from another country
- D) A high-yield commercial variety
Answer: B — Heirloom seeds produce genetically diverse plants. Saving seeds from heirlooms allows gardeners to maintain them indefinitely.
Q35. Courgettes (zucchini) belong to which plant family?
- A) Solanaceae
- B) Cucurbitaceae
- C) Brassicaceae
- D) Apiaceae
Answer: B — The gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) includes squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons.
Fun Fact: A courgette left unharvested becomes a marrow in just 2–3 days. Courgettes are best picked when 15–20cm (6–8 inches) long.
Q36. What condition does overwatering typically cause in potted plants?
- A) Leaf scorch
- B) Root rot
- C) Bolting
- D) Etiolation
Answer: B — Root rot is caused by fungal pathogens that thrive in waterlogged soil. Affected roots turn brown and mushy.
Q37. What is the purpose of pinching out tomato side shoots?
- A) To encourage more leaf growth
- B) To concentrate the plant’s energy into producing fruit
- C) To prevent blight
- D) To make the plant shorter
Answer: B — Side shoots (or “suckers”) grow in the axil between the main stem and leaf. Removing them creates a cordon tomato plant focused on fruiting.
Q38. Which herb is known as “the king of herbs” in culinary tradition?
- A) Thyme
- B) Basil
- C) Rosemary
- D) Oregano
Answer: B — The word “basil” derives from the Greek “basileus,” meaning king. It’s central to Italian cuisine and grows best in full sun.
Q39. What is the best soil temperature for germinating most vegetable seeds?
- A) Below 5°C (41°F)
- B) 10–15°C (50–59°F)
- C) 18–24°C (65–75°F)
- D) Above 30°C (86°F)
Answer: C — Most vegetable seeds germinate best in warm soil. A propagation mat or warm windowsill can help achieve this indoors.
Q40. Which gardening method involves growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions?
- A) Hydroponics
- B) No-dig gardening
- C) Permaculture
- D) Biodynamic gardening
Answer: A — Hydroponic growing can use up to 90% less water than traditional soil gardening and allows year-round production.
Questions 41–50: Pests, Diseases & Garden Ecology (Harder)
Q41. What does “integrated pest management” (IPM) prioritize?
- A) Using the strongest available pesticide
- B) Eliminating all insects from the garden
- C) Using a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods to minimize pest damage
- D) Planting resistant varieties only
Answer: C — IPM reduces reliance on chemicals by first trying preventive and biological methods.
Q42. Which of these is a biological control for aphids?
- A) Slug pellets
- B) Ladybird larvae
- C) Neem oil
- D) Copper tape
Answer: B — A single ladybird can eat up to 5,000 aphids in its lifetime. Encouraging them into the garden is a natural pest solution.
Q43. What causes blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers?
- A) Too much nitrogen
- B) Calcium deficiency caused by irregular watering
- C) Fungal infection
- D) Too much sunlight
Answer: B — Consistent watering helps calcium move through the plant. Erratic wet-dry cycles interrupt this process.
Q44. Slugs are most active when:
- A) It’s sunny and dry
- B) During daytime hours
- C) At night and after rain
- D) In cold winter months
Answer: C — This is why late evening garden checks are more effective than daytime slug hunting.
Fun Fact: A single garden slug can destroy up to 40 seedlings in a single night. Ducks and hedgehogs are among their natural predators.
Q45. What plant disease is characterized by white powdery coating on leaves?
- A) Rust
- B) Botrytis
- C) Powdery mildew
- D) Clubroot
Answer: C — Powdery mildew thrives in warm, dry conditions with high humidity. Improving air circulation reduces risk.
Q46. What is “clubroot” and which plants does it primarily affect?
- A) A fungal leaf disease affecting roses
- B) A soil-borne disease distorting roots of brassicas
- C) A bacterial wilt in solanaceous plants
- D) A viral infection in cucurbits
Answer: B — Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) can persist in soil for 20+ years. Liming soil to raise pH above 7.0 helps prevent it.
Q47. Which pest leaves a silvery trail on leaves?
- A) Vine weevil
- B) Slug
- C) Whitefly
- D) Red spider mite
Answer: B — Slugs and snails leave a characteristic slime trail. Both feed at night and hide under debris during the day.
Q48. What is “damping off” in seedlings?
- A) Over-fertilizing new plants
- B) A fungal condition causing seedlings to collapse at the base
- C) Underwatering during germination
- D) Leggy growth from insufficient light
Answer: B — Damping off is caused by fungi like Pythium and Rhizoctonia. Good ventilation and avoiding overwatering prevent it.
Q49. Which companion plant is said to deter carrot fly?
- A) Nasturtium
- B) Tagetes (French marigold)
- C) Onion
- D) Borage
Answer: C — The strong scent of onions confuses the carrot fly, which locates carrots by smell. Interplanting these two is a classic companion planting technique.
Q50. What is the role of mycorrhizal fungi in gardening?
- A) They decompose dead organic matter
- B) They form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, extending their water and nutrient reach
- C) They protect plants from above-ground pests
- D) They fix nitrogen in soil
Answer: B — Adding mycorrhizal fungi at planting time is now common practice. It can significantly improve transplant success and drought resistance.
Questions 51–60: Famous Gardens & Garden History (Harder)
Q51. Where is the world-famous Keukenhof gardens located?
- A) Belgium
- B) Germany
- C) The Netherlands
- D) Denmark
Answer: C — Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands, opens each spring and displays over 7 million bulbs annually. It’s one of the world’s largest flower gardens.
Q52. The “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In which modern country were they allegedly located?
- A) Egypt
- B) Iran
- C) Iraq
- D) Turkey
Answer: C — Ancient Babylon was in present-day Iraq. There is ongoing scholarly debate about whether the Hanging Gardens actually existed.
Q53. Which British royal residence is famous for its walled kitchen garden?
- A) Buckingham Palace
- B) Highgrove House
- C) Windsor Castle
- D) Balmoral Castle
Answer: B — King Charles III’s Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire features an internationally celebrated organic garden and kitchen garden.
Q54. What gardening style is associated with the designer Lancelot “Capability” Brown?
- A) Formal French parterre gardens
- B) Japanese Zen garden design
- C) Naturalistic English landscape gardens
- D) Dutch tulip field gardening
Answer: C — Brown designed over 170 parks in the 18th century, including Blenheim Palace. He always said every landscape had “capability” for improvement.
Q55. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show is held annually in which city?
- A) Edinburgh
- B) London
- C) Bath
- D) Oxford
Answer: B — Chelsea is held in May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. It’s the world’s most famous flower show, attracting over 150,000 visitors annually.
Fun Fact: The Chelsea Flower Show has been running since 1913, with a break during both World Wars. The longest-ever gold medal winning streak belongs to a single nursery: Hillier Nurseries, with 74 consecutive gold medals.
Q56. Claude Monet’s famous garden in Giverny, France, inspired which series of his paintings?
- A) The Haystacks series
- B) The Water Lilies (Nymphéas) series
- C) The Poplars series
- D) The Rouen Cathedral series
Answer: B — Monet designed the garden himself and painted his water lily pond over 250 times in his later years.
Q57. Which country is credited with introducing the concept of the “cottage garden”?
- A) France
- B) Germany
- C) England
- D) Netherlands
Answer: C — The English cottage garden style, popularized in the late Victorian era by designers like Gertrude Jekyll, features informal planting with a mix of perennials, roses, and herbs.
Q58. What is the name of the botanic garden located on the banks of the Thames in London?
- A) Hyde Park Gardens
- B) Regent’s Botanic Garden
- C) Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- D) Syon Park Gardens
Answer: C — Kew Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 50,000 plant species. The Temperate House at Kew is the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world.
Q59. “No Mow May” is a campaign encouraging people to:
- A) Water lawns less in spring
- B) Let lawns grow uncut to support pollinators
- C) Replace grass lawns with wildflower meadows permanently
- D) Apply lawn feed in May rather than mowing
Answer: B — Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign began gaining global traction around 2019–2020. Research shows even a month of unmown lawn dramatically increases bee food availability.
Q60. The ancient Japanese gardening practice of “Bonsai” involves:
- A) Growing vegetables in ceramic pots
- B) Training miniature trees through pruning and root restriction
- C) Arranging cut flowers in symbolic patterns
- D) Creating rock and gravel zen gardens
Answer: B — Bonsai has been practiced in Japan for over 1,000 years, though it originated in China (known as penjing). Some specimen bonsai trees are hundreds of years old.
Questions 61–70: Expert Level — Advanced Horticulture
Q61. What does “etiolation” describe in plants?
- A) The browning of leaf tips from fluoride
- B) Yellowing and weak, spindly growth caused by insufficient light
- C) Leaf drop triggered by cold temperatures
- D) The curling of leaves during drought
Answer: B — Etiolated seedlings stretch toward any available light source. Moving them to brighter conditions and gradually increasing exposure corrects this.
Q62. What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?
- A) To absorb nutrients from soil
- B) To produce chlorophyll
- C) To regulate gas exchange and water vapor release
- D) To store energy as starch
Answer: C — Stomata open and close in response to light and moisture levels. They are critical to both photosynthesis and transpiration.
Q63. In which USDA hardiness zone would you find temperatures that regularly drop to -40°C (-40°F)?
- A) Zone 1
- B) Zone 5
- C) Zone 9
- D) Zone 13
Answer: A — Zone 1 is the coldest zone, covering parts of Alaska and northern Canada. Zone 13, the warmest, covers tropical regions.
Q64. “Grafting” in horticulture refers to:
- A) Spraying plants with protective fungicide
- B) Joining tissues from two different plants so they grow as one
- C) Growing plants in water without soil
- D) A method of layering to propagate shrubs
Answer: B — Grafting is widely used for fruit trees and roses. A desirable variety (scion) is joined onto a hardy rootstock.
Q65. Which nutrient deficiency causes yellowing between leaf veins (interveinal chlorosis)?
- A) Nitrogen
- B) Phosphorus
- C) Iron
- D) Calcium
Answer: C — Iron deficiency (iron chlorosis) commonly affects acid-loving plants like camellias and rhododendrons grown in alkaline soil.
Q66. What is the “apical meristem” of a plant?
- A) The root tip responsible for downward growth
- B) The growing tip at the top of the main stem
- C) The junction between root and stem
- D) The pollen-producing part of a flower
Answer: B — Pinching out the apical meristem (growing tip) removes apical dominance and encourages bushier, branching growth.
Fun Fact: Apical dominance is controlled by auxin, a plant hormone. Removing the tip causes lateral buds to activate — this is why pinching back young plants makes them bushier.
Q67. What does “RHS AGM” indicate on a plant label?
- A) The plant is registered for commercial sale in the UK
- B) The plant has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating reliable garden performance
- C) The plant is an ancient or heritage variety
- D) The plant is guaranteed disease-free
Answer: B — The AGM (Award of Garden Merit) is given after trials at RHS gardens. It’s a trusted guide for gardeners choosing reliable plants.
Q68. The Chelsea Pensioners’ garden at the Royal Hospital was designed to grow food for residents. This type of garden is known as a:
- A) Knot garden
- B) Pleasure garden
- C) Physic garden
- D) Kitchen garden
Answer: D — Kitchen gardens (also called potagers) are designed primarily to produce food. The term “potager” in French refers to a decorative kitchen garden.
Q69. What is “scarification” in seed preparation?
- A) Exposing seeds to cold temperatures to break dormancy
- B) Nicking or abrading a hard seed coat to aid germination
- C) Soaking seeds in water for 24 hours before planting
- D) Treating seeds with fungicide before sowing
Answer: B — Some seeds (sweet peas, morning glory, lupins) have hard coats that need mechanical or chemical scarification to allow water uptake.
Q70. Which gardening practice is the core principle of “no-dig” gardening as popularized by Charles Dowding?
- A) Never use compost on beds
- B) Avoiding disturbing the soil structure by adding compost on top rather than digging it in
- C) Growing all vegetables in raised containers
- D) Eliminating the use of all fertilizers
Answer: B — No-dig preserves the soil’s microbiome and fungal networks. Charles Dowding’s research shows it produces comparable or better yields than traditional digging.
Bonus Questions: Plant Identification Round
Q71. Which plant has the nickname “Hen and Chicks”?
- A) Echeveria / Sempervivum
- B) Hosta
- C) Aloe vera
- D) Peace lily
Q72. What is the common name for Convallaria majalis?
- A) Foxglove
- B) Lily of the Valley
- C) Morning glory
- D) Sweet William
Q73. Which fruit tree is traditionally espaliered against a sunny wall?
- A) Apple or pear
- B) Walnut
- C) Elder
- D) Rowan
Q74. The Ginkgo biloba tree is notable for being:
- A) The fastest growing tree in the world
- B) One of the oldest tree species on Earth, unchanged for 200 million years
- C) The only tree that grows both in water and on land
- D) The world’s tallest species of tree
Q75. What does it mean when a plant is labeled “RHS H6” for hardiness?
- A) Very tender — needs greenhouse protection
- B) Hardy enough to survive temperatures down to -20°C
- C) Only suitable for coastal gardens
- D) Requires a minimum of 6 hours sun per day
FAQs
What topics does the Bing Gardening Quiz cover?
The Bing Gardening Quiz typically covers plant identification, soil science, seasonal planting calendars, famous botanical gardens worldwide, garden pests and their control, composting, and garden history. Questions range from very accessible for beginners to genuinely challenging for experienced gardeners.
How many questions are in the Bing Gardening Quiz?
The standard Bing Homepage Quiz format runs 3 questions per session, updated daily. Third-party gardening quiz compilations like this one extend to 60–75+ questions for deeper study and practice.
Can you earn Microsoft Rewards points from the gardening quiz?
Yes. Every correct answer in the official Bing quiz contributes to your Microsoft Rewards balance. Points can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards, Xbox credits, Microsoft Store vouchers, or charitable donations.
Do I need a Microsoft account to take the Bing gardening quiz?
You can view the quiz without an account, but you need a free Microsoft account to earn and accumulate Rewards points.
Is the Bing Gardening Quiz updated regularly?
Yes. The Bing Daily Quiz refreshes every day with new questions across various topics including gardening, wildlife, geography, and pop culture.
What is a good score on the Bing Gardening Quiz?
Getting 80%+ on a mixed-difficulty quiz covering botany, pest management, and garden history puts you firmly in “green thumb expert” territory. If you scored below 50%, focus on soil science and plant identification, those areas appear most frequently.
Can children take the Bing Gardening Quiz?
Absolutely. The quiz is family-friendly and educational. It’s a great tool for introducing children to plants, ecology, and science in an engaging format.
Conclusion: Share Your Score and Dig Deeper
If you made it through all 75 questions, you’ve earned some serious horticultural bragging rights.
Gardening knowledge is genuinely fascinating — and the Bing quiz catches even experienced growers off guard with questions on soil chemistry, bonsai history, and plant biology. The best gardeners never stop learning, and quizzes like this one are a surprisingly fun way to fill in the gaps.
Think a friend could ace this? Share it and find out. Plant lovers and trivia fans tend to be equally competitive, and the combination is irresistible.
Keen to go further? The RHS website, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, and Charles Dowding’s no-dig resources are all excellent places to deepen your knowledge beyond quiz prep.
