Nursery Landscape Knowledge 2023 - 1

Brittany is reading a landscape plan and sees the following symbol. What type of plant material does this symbol indicate?

• Deciduous tree

• Needled evergreen

• Broadleaved evergreen

• Deciduous shrub

What natural layering process do blackberries use to create new layers?

• Tip layers

• Runners

• Stolons

• Suckers

Steven is interested in purchasing an oak tree for his landscape. What Latin name should he research to know it is an oak tree?

• Acer

• Pinus

• Quercus

• Oakus

Which turfgrass prefers a more acidic soil pH?

• Bermudagrass

• Zoysiagrass

• Kentucky bluegrass

• Centipedegrass

Which design principle is being used when a recessed entry door is illuminated each evening?

• Balance

• Focalization

• Simplicity

• Unity

Jason needs a shrub that provides acts as an accent plant in his landscape. Which shrub silhouette would be best for this purpose?

• Pyramidal

• Upright and loose

• Spreading

• Arching

Gail purchased a bag of fescue seed from a discount store to plant in her lawn. Although she adequately prepared the soil, she did not have an acceptable germination rate. What factor is the most likely the issue with the seed?

• High percentage of weeds to fescue seed.

• Low fescue seed germination percentage.

• High percentage of inert ingredients.

• Low pH of the soil.

Which plant hormone is produced synthetically or naturally and is commonly used in propagation?

• Ethylene

• Auxin

• Gibberellin

• Abscisic acid

The local Cooperative Extension office received a call from a homeowner asking when they should prune their border forsythia. What recommendation will the Extension Agent make?

• Prune after flowering in the spring

• Prune before flowering in the spring

• Prune before flowering in the fall

• Prune after flowering in the fall

Which method of vegetative planting lawn establishment involves the uniform distribution of sprigs over the planted area?

• Broadcasting

• Space planting

• Plugging

• Sodding