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WorksheetsHort 2 Landscape - Unit 5
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 59mins
Which procedure is used to plant bedding plants that is NOT used to plant trees and shrubs?
dig hole 2-3 times width of root ball
lift plants by the stems
stake or guy the plants
till the soil to make a loose area
The MOST likely cause of plant roots not stabilizing the plant is:
planting too deep
planting too shallow
staking or guying
tilling the soil
A landscape material used as a base material under pavers and to fill cracks between pavers is:
fertilizer
plant materials
screenings/sand
wire
A landscape material used as a solid brick for walks and patios is:
mulch
pavers
stakes
woods
A landscape material used as stone laid without mortar joints to make walls is:
dry stack stone
fabric webbing
flagging tape
plant materials
A tool used to break or cut pavers is a:
brick chisel
garden rake
garden trowel
hole digger
A tool used to compact soil is a:
broom
level
mallet
tamp
A tool used to trim, prune, and shape shrubs is a:
shear
shovel
spreader
square
After tilling the soil with a rototiller, what should the operator do NEXT?
check tire pressure
read the owner's manual
replace gas cap
shut down engine
A rototiller operator has started the engine in a safe manner. What should he/she do NEXT?
check air cleaner
locate safety words
shut down engine
till soil
A rototiller operator has referred to the Operator's Manual. What should he/she do NEXT?
check air cleaner
locate safety words
shut down engine
till soil
A chain saw operator has engaged the chain brake. What should he/she do NEXT?
apply brake
check fuel
cut wood
start engine
A chain saw operator has checked and inspected everything and the machine is ready to use. What should he/she do NEXT?
apply brake
cut wood
put on safety gear
turn off machine
Which procedure for operating a chain saw is done just before starting the machine and just BEFORE turning off the machine?
check chain oil
disengage chain blade
engage chain brake
locate safety words
A tractor operator has visually inspected all fluids and checked for mechanical fitness. What should he/she do NEXT?
lower all implements
park and store the machine
shut down the machine
use proper safety gear
A tractor operator has lowered the attachments, shut down the tractor, and put on the emergency brake. What should he/she do NEXT?
check air cleaner
fill fuel tank
locate safety words
remove the key
A tractor operator has referred to the Operator's Manual. What should he/she do NEXT?
check air cleaner
level an area
locate safety words
shut down the machine
After the species of grass has been chosen, what is the NEXT procedure used to install turf?
install the turfgrass
prepare the site
prepare the soil
select the grass species
After a lot or an athletic field has been graded, what is the NEXT procedure used to install turf?
mow the grass
prepare the site
prepare the soil
select the grass species
What step in the procedure used to select a grass species should be used NEXT after determining the appearance expectations?
determine maintenance issues
determine the inteneded use
determine the water requirements
install the turf
After obstacles have been removed, what is the NEXT step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation?
control weeds
install drainage
take a soil sample
water the area
After the site has been sprayed for weeds, what is the NEXT step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation?
control inescts
install drainage
remove obstacles
water the area
What is the step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation that should be used BEFORE installing drainage?
fertilize the area
grade site
remove obstacles
water the area
If major grading is needed on a site for turf installation, what step in the procedure should be used AFTER the desired slope or contour is made?
firm the soil with a roller
remove obstacles from the soil
replace the topsoil
shape the subsoil
After Tim has obtained his soil sampling materials, what is the NEXT step in the soil sampling procedure he should use?
fill and tape the sample box
mix together the core samples
secure tools to take the samples
use sampling tools to take the samples
Karl has spread part of the fertilizer over all his lawn. What is the NEXT step in the procedure?
apply the rest of the fertilizer at right angles to first application
determine the total pounds of fertilizer needed for the lawn area
mix fertilizer into the top 6-8 inches of soil on the lawn
select correct fertilizer ratio of N-P-K for the lawn area
After the seeds have been sown, what is the NEXT step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?
determine seed quality and select seed
ensure good soil to seed contact
spread evenly over entire area
take a soil sample
After the soil has been raked and rolled to help the seeds make good contact with the soil, what is the NEXT step used to plant grass seed?
apply wheat/straw mulch
control weeds
remove large rocks
take soil samples
After mulch has been applied, what is the NEXT step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?
determine seed quality and select seed
ensure good soil to seed contact
spread seed evenly over entire area
water to keep top 1.5 inches moist
Brett has spread part of the seeds over all his lawn. What is the NEXT step in the procedure?
Apply the rest of the seeds at right angles to first application
Determine the total pounds of seeds needed for the lawn area
Mix seeds into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil on the lawn
Select correct fertilizer ration of N-P-K for the lawn area
Will has taken delivery on sod for his lawn but cannot install it until five days later. What should he do NEXT?
cover sod with black plastic
leave sod in the sun to keep it dry
leave sod stacked or rolled
unstack, unroll, and water sod
What is the FIRST step in the procedure used to install turf by using sprigs?
Determine best planting time and amount of sprigs needed
Irrigate to maintain moisture until sprigs are established
Plant sprigs with some part left above the ground level
Purchase sprigs that have a certified tag
Containerized plants are lifted differently than bare-rooted plants because containerized plants are lifted by their:
branches
pot
root ball
trunk
Which plant type needs the MOST water added as soil is put back into the planting hole?
balled and burlapped
bare-rooted
containerized
root-bound
Planting bulbs at improper depth and with the shoots not pointing up will result in:
abundance of flowers
lack of uniform flowers
no flowers in the bed
very uniform flowers
What do staking and guying have in common?
both should be removed after one year
both should be used for all trees and shrubs
both should be used for evergreen shrubs
both use stakes that are parallel to the trunk
Cierra has planted a small tree. What system of stabilizing should be used?
anchoring
guying
staking
tying
Which is a MAJOR difference between staking and guying?
guying is for large trees
guying is for shrubs
guying is for small trees
staking is for shrubs
Which procedure is used for both staking and guying?
drive short stakes at 45 degree angles
drive stakes in the rootball
drive tall stakes parallel to the tree
use flagging tape to warn of potential hazards
An example of organic mulch is:
brick chips
crushed stone
pine straw
shredded tires
When used as mulch, chipped bricks are classified as:
inorganic
natural products
organic
renewable resources
Rico has measured the area for his pavers. What is the NEXT step he should use?
add and compact fill material
drive stakes at each corner
set pavers in a pattern
sweep screenings in cracks
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 line level to show slope
use measuring tape to lay out area
Chelsea checked the slope of the area to be paved and found the slope to be 3%. What should she do NEXT?
attach strings to corner stakes
cut pavers to maintain pattern
remove some soil on the high end
use measuring tape to lay out area
Ken has finished marking and leveling the area to install pavers. What is the NEXT step he should use?
attach strings to corner stakes
cut pavers to maintain pattern
install borders of the project
sweep screenings into cracks
Erica has added and compacted soil so the pavers will be level with the border. What is the NEXT procedure she should use?
attach 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 he do FIRST?
select the right tools
set borders of the project
set stones to overlap
sweep screenings into cracks
Marquez has measured the site to install a stone wall. What should he do NEXT?
add and compact fill material
drive markers at each corner
set stones in a pattern
sweep screenings into cracks
Zach has marked the wall foundation area. What step should he do NEXT?
Cut stones as needed to maintain correct pattern
Mark each corner stake the same distance from the ground
Set stones on compacted surface maintaining selected pattern
Sweep screenings or sand into cracks after setting stones
Grace has the first layer of wall stones installed. What is the NEXT step in the procedure?
Install second layer in an overlapping or staggering pattern
Install 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
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
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 as unlevel as possible
use the prettiest stones for the top row
use the roughest stones to add character
