WorksheetsH2 6.02
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the most significant reason to water a lawn in the early morning rather than the middle of the day?
Water pressure is higher in the morning
Reduces water consumption and evaporation
Allows the water to penetrate deeper into the soil
Midday grass can shock the roots with water
A lawn is exhibiting a distinct purple color. This is a classic symptom of a deficiency in which nutrient?
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Potassium
Magnesium
If you want to maintain your Kentucky bluegrass at a height of 2 inches, at what height should you mow it to follow the recommended guidelines?
3
4
3.5
2.5
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of slow-release nitrogen fertilizers?
They are less expensive and cause rapid greening of the turf
They must be watered in immediately to prevent volatilization and ammonia
They are less likely to burn the grass or leach into groundwater
They are primarily used to promote healthy root and seed production
When is the best time to perform aeration on a lawn with warm-season grasses like Bermuda or Zoysia?
In the winter when the grass is dormant
During the hottest part of summer to increase water absorption
Fall or early spring
Late spring or early summer
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sign of moisture stress in turfgrass?
Depression marks remaining from foot traffic
Excessive thatch buildup
Changes in leaf blade color
Wilting, folded, or curled leaf tips
To avoid wasteful runoff, the application of irrigation water should not exceed the soil's infiltration rate. What is the maximum rate most soils can absorb?
8" per application
1" per week
0.25" per hour
0.5" per hour
Which cultural practice is a key component of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) prevention strategy?
Waiting for a pest threshold to be reached before taking action
Scouting for pests and correctly identifying them
Choosing a single, highly effective chemical
Selecting annual soil tests and fertilizing regularly
What is the primary environmental concern associated with phosphorus in fertilizers?
It volatilizes in the atmosphere and causes pollution
It can runoff into waterways causing algae blooms and fish kills
It is a. non-renewable resource that is becoming scarce
It can leach into the groundwater making it unsafe to drink
What is the recommended way to handle grass clippings?
Always bag clippings and add them to the compost pile
Place them in the landfill
Mulch them back into the lawn unless they are too heavy
Leave them in thick piles to act a natural fertilizer
What are common symptoms of moisture stress involving the appearance of leaf tips? Select all that apply.
Wilted
Folded
Curled
Straight
