Hort2Landscaping_5.05 Hardscape procedures.

Erica has added and compacted soil so the pavers will be level with the border. What is the next procedure she should use?

• attach the strings to stakes

• cut pavers as needed

• set pavers on the surface

• sweep screenings into cracks

Matt needs to install a dry stack stone in a landscape. What should he do first?

• select the right tools

• set the borders of the project

• set stones so they overlap

• sweep screenings into the cracks

Rico has measured the area for his pavers. What is the next step in the process?

• add and compact the fill material

• drive stakes at each corner

• set pavers in a pattern

• sweep screenings in the cracks

Grace has the first layer of wall stones installed. What is the next step in the procedure?

• install the second layer in an overlapping or staggering pattern

• install the second layer so that joints are over first layer joints

• pressure wash all stones before installing

• throw away stones that are not flat and smooth

After using the recommended procedures for all layers of a dry stack stone wall, what should the installer do next?

• check to be certain flat side is on the back side

• make the layer unlevel as possible

• use the prettiest stones for the top row

• use the roughest stones to add character

Chelsea checked the slope of the are to be paved and found the slope to be 3%. What should she do next?

• attach strings to the corner stakes

• cut pavers to maintain the pattern

• remove some soil on the high end

• use measuring tape to lay out the area

Marquez has measured the site to install a stone wall. What should he do next?

• Add and compact the fill material

• drive markers at each corner

• set stones in a pattern

• sweep screenings into the cracks

Zach has marked the wall foundation area. What step should he do next?

• cut stones as needed to maintain the correct pattern

• mark each corner stake the same distance from the ground

• set stones on compacted surface maintaining the selected pattern

• sweep screenings or sand into cracks after setting stones

Jason checked the stone wall and found that it was not plumb. What should he do next?

• move stones in or out

• move stones up or down

• take down the wall

• try using a different level

Katie has the corner stakes of the area to be paved connected with string. What is the next step she should use?

• add and compact fill material

• cut pavers to maintain pattern

• use a line level to show slope

• use a measuring tape to lay out area