Font size
WorksheetsLandscape and Plant Care Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The slope of the home landscape should be graded so that the:
lot slope toward the home between .5 and 1 percent so that rainwater is directed to the foundation
slope is as near level as possible
lot has a gentle slope away from the foundation
lot slopes toward the house 1 percent or more so that the foundation plants serve as a catch basin
Which of the following is the LEAST important question to ask while interviewing the client about a total home landscape plan?
How many cars are in the family?
What are the hobbies or special interest of the family members?
Tell me about your pets?
Where does the family like to go on vacation?
Which of these is used to record the slope of different areas of the property?
genome map
contour map
eco-map
enviro-map
Which of these plants can best survive freezing temperatures in the landscape
Marigold
Zinnia
Impatiens
Pansy
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the _____ for an area.
minimum expected temperatures
maximum expected temperatures
weather and soil characteristics
all of the above
Which of these is a reason to recommend the selection of a grass seed blend of two or more grass species rather than the seed of a single species?
the client has a combination of sunny and shady locations in the area to be planted
the slight color contrast of different grass species adds interest to the landscape
a blend of grass species helps reduce grass allergies
grass blends are easier to irrigate and fertilize
Which of these is sometimes planted to hold the soil in place until a permanent turfgrass can be established?
Annual Ryegrass
Bermudagrass
Bentgrass
Annual Bluegrass
Watering plants __________ will help reduce disease in nursery crops.
late in the afternoon
in the morning
in the late evening
in the early evening
The soil should be firmed around newly transplanted plants to prevent:
drying of plant roots
soil heaving in winter
disease
insects from invading the soft soil
The configuration of the surface of the land, including hills, valleys, and flat areas, is referred to as:
aesthetic declination
surface declination
topography
permeability
One method of seeding grass is by mixing a mulch-like material, seed, fertilizer, and water into a slurry and spraying it onto the ground with a pump sprayer. This process is referred to as:
hydromulching
hydrozoning
hydroseeding
mulchseeding
One of the best landscape plants for early spring color is:
Hosta
Gaillardia
Crepe Myrtle
Azalea
Landscape plants, especially during harvest and shipment, are often sprayed with antidesiccants to:
encourage root development
reduce moisture loss from the leaves
increase nitrogen absorption
reduce water uptake
Which of these plants would make the best accent or specimen plant?
Eastern White Pine
an espaliered Pyracantha
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Flowering Dogwood
What is a common use of the Red Maple in landscapes?
As a ground cover
As a shade tree
As a water plant
As a hedge
What is the common use of Abelia x grandiflora in landscaping?
Ground cover
Ornamental plant
Shade provider
Fruit producer
A method of irrigation where farmers flow water down small trenches running through their crops.
(a)
__________ reduces the impact of water pressure on soil and plants
Watering Wand
Hose Bib
Water Breaker
Hozon Sprayer
What is the primary purpose of drip irrigation?
To increase water usage
To distribute water directly to the roots and conserve water
To spray water over the plants
To collect rainwater
What is the purpose of performing a soil test before amending soils for vegetable cultivation?
To determine the type of vegetables that can be grown
To check the water level in the soil
To understand the nutrient and pH levels of the soil
To measure the amount of sunlight the soil receives
