What is the advantage of using plants in the landscape that are native to the area or plants that are derived from native species?
Native plants and selected varieties are usually more resistant to pests and are better adapted to the environment of the area.
A pesticide that enters the plant system and moves throughout the plant to control plant pests as they feed on the plant tissues is best defined as which of the following?
systemic.
Which nutrient is most readily lost from the soil and is applied according to general recommendations for plant needs rather than soil test results?
nitrogen
Generally, solid wooden fences should be about ___ feet high to provide privacy, some wind protection, and reduced noise.
6
Which of the following is the best definition of "massing plants" in landscape design?
many plants of one or a few species in a group to fill large amounts of landscape space.
An example of items commonly found in the service area of the home landscape include:
tool sheds, garbage cans, and storage.
The walkway leading to the front door of a home should be at least ___ feet wide.
4
Hydroseeding, which is the process of _____________, is often used to establish grass on steep slopes.
applying a mixture of seed, water, fertilizer, and mulch in a spray slurry
Turf that is to be maintained at 2 inches high should be mowed when it is about ____ inches tall.
3
Grasses that are to be maintained at a low height, such as bentgrass on golf greens, are best cut with a _____ mower.
reel
Which federal agency is responsible for inspecting businesses to ensure that employers provide employees with a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause harm to the employees?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
In the process of obtaining bids on large landscape projects, a _________ bond is often required to assure that the contractor who is selected as the winning bidder for the job will actually sign the contract and follow through to complete the landscape j
bid
Upright trees generally have a center, main branch called a _____ and side branches often called _________ branches.
leader, lateral
A Federal governmental agency which, among other responsibilities, protects plant health by inspecting for plant diseases that may be brought into the U.S. by international travelers at airports, ports, etc., is:
APHIS.
Carrying adequate liability insurance on the business helps reduce _____ for the business.
risk
A simple plant leaf is made up of which of the following?
petiole and leaf blade.
In the analysis of a landscape business the following data for the year were collected. Which single item is most accurate in indicating the profitability of the business?
Payroll = $185,000
A customer tells you that a large limb about 5 inches in diameter was broken off of their tree recently in a storm leaving a frayed stub about 15 inches from the tree trunk. What is the best advice for this customer?
Make a clean cut next to the trunk, avoiding the collar area. Apply wound spray if desired.
Which of the following is a Federal tax that is deducted from the pay checks of full time employees?
Social Security
A call to ________ is always advisable if you think you may be digging anywhere near underground utility lines.
811
Patented plants cannot legally be propagated without ___________being paid to the patent holder.
royalties
Which of the following would be the most likely to survive being planted into the landscape during the hot summer months?
containerized plants
The gap on a spark plug must be a specified width in order to:
allow electricity to jump the gap, creating a spark to ignite the fuel.
In most landscape plants, pruning stimulates:
regrowth of shoots near the cut.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones are based on the ___________ for an area.
lowest expected temperatures
Which of the statements below is true concerning the turfgrass species specified?
Annual Ryegrass is sometimes used as a nurse grass to hold soil in place until a permanent turfgrass is established.
Astilbe, Purple Coneflower, Shasta Daisy, and Day Lily are all classified which of the following?
perennials
In pruning shrubs, heading back cuts should be made:
just above a node, about one fourth of an inch above a bud
Plants that are unusually colorful or have striking growth habits, as well as fountains and statuary, are often used in the landscape as which of the following?
focalization points
Which of the following is the recommended type of turf aeration that allows for maximum penetration of air and water into the soil?
core
In general, when pruning trees which of the following should be removed?
all of the above (crossing branches, branches that grow toward the center of the plant, water sprouts)
Which of the following should NOT generally be added to a potting mix for azaleas?
lime
The signal word "caution" on a pesticide label indicates:
the lowest level of toxicity
To help prevent plants from growing too close to a building at maturity, most shrubs in the foundation planting should be planted:
no closer than 3 feet from the foundation
An organism capable of causing a disease is called a(n):
pathogen
Which of these grasses cannot generally be established from seed and is most successfully established by plugs, sod, or sprigs?
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Which of the following is one strategy that small retail nurseries often use to successfully compete with big box stores and chain garden centers?
providing better service.
On which area of a golf course is the care of turfgrass most intense and most important?
green
Which tree does NOT provide good fall color?
Norway Spruce
Changing the color of blooms on certain Hydrangea macrophylla varieties from pink to blue or from blue to pink is controlled by the availability of _____ in the soil.
aluminum
Which of these is NOT a common type of night lighting for the landscape?
crescent
Which of these plants has the finest leaf texture?
Japanese Holly
Extra fuel for easier starting of a small engine is often supplied by pressing the_________.
Primer Bulb
When is the optimum time to prune Azaleas?
shortly after blooming in the spring.
A fuel/oil mix ranging from 16:1 to 50:1, depending on the manufacturers' recommendation, is required in:
two-cycle engines
Which of these ornamental trees is commonly sold in either white or pink blooming varieties?
Dogwood
Which plant disease organism is the most difficult to control with chemicals once the plant is infected?
virus
IPM is an acronym for which of the following?
integrated pest management.
During a recession, businesses often have to cut costs to stay in business as sales decline. If sales fall for a production nursery, which cost can be reduced most effectively in the short-run to help preserve the business?
variable costs
Which of the following is false statement?
Tall growing trees should be planted on the sides of the home with short trees in the back and medium sized trees in the front.