Landscaping and Material Selection

Fill in the blank: Trees of appropriate mature size should be used so that they will be neither too large nor too ___ for the house.

• small

• tall

• wide

• narrow

What is the purpose of complementing the structure with plants?

• To separate the house from its site

• To enhance the structure's lines

• To hide the structure

• To create a barrier

Fill in the blank: In landscaping, no shrub should be placed closer than ___ feet from the building unless it is a groundcover or a plant which uses the wall for support.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the main function of softening walks and drives according to the text?

• To enhance beauty

• To aid in circulation

• To increase property value

• To provide privacy

Fill in the blank: Plants should _______ a house, not cover it.

• Complement

• Overwhelm

• Hide

• Dominate

What is the purpose of screening service areas in a landscape?

• To enhance beauty

• To hide unsightly objects

• To increase space

• To reduce costs

What is a benefit of using native plants in landscaping?

• They are cheaper

• They require more water

• They are more resistant to diseases

• They grow faster.

Fill in the blank: Plants should be spaced according to their _______ size.

• Initial

• Mature

• Average

• Maximum