_____ are recommended ground covers for Louisiana.
all the above
Compact herbaceous plants used to add color to a landscape are referred to as _____.
bedding plants
Bedding plants are normally sold in _____.
all the above size containers
The greatest visual impact is obtained in the landscape when bedding plants are ____.
massed
Place bedding plants _____ to draw the viewer's eyes.
at all the above locations
In designing a color bed, place taller plants ____.
in the back of the bed
In designing a color bed, always place shorter, low growing varieties _____.
at the front
When purchasing healthy bedding plants, choose those that ____.
Are just coming into bloom, or budded
The number of bedding plants selected for an area depends on the size of the area and ____.
The recommended spacing for the types of plants used
Bedding plants perform better when ____ are used to insure good drainage.
raised beds
Native soils should be amended with ____ before bed construction.
all of these
A ___ fertilizer should be added during bed preperation before planting.
complete general
Bedding plants should be watered thoroughly ____.
Immediately after planting
Frequent overhead watering of color beds may lead to all of the following except ____.
root absorption
Mulch is an important component in any bed because it ____.
does all of the above
Bedding plants should be frequently ____ to prevent seed formation and encourage plants to produce more flowers over a longer period.
deadheaded
If bedding plants appear to be stunted, lightly fertilize with a complete fertilizer with a ____ ratio.
3:01:02
When bedding plants become rank or overgrown, they should be sheared back with ___ to promote branching, and a bushier plant.
hedge clippers
A(n) _____ plant completes its lifecycle in one growing season.
annual
Many of the annuals grown in Louisiana, like begonia and periwinkles, are actually _____.
tender perennials
In Louisiana, cool season annuals are grown from ____.
October through may
Annuals that are recommended to be grown in Louisiana shade gardens include except _____.
periwinkle
Annuals that are recommended for growth in bright, sunny spots include all except ____.
Lobelia
____ are hardy plants that tolerate cold temperatures.
snpadragon
All but ____ are tender plants and best for warmer conditions.
cosmos
____ are low growing plants that do well along the edges of beds.
Alyssum
All but ___ are taller plants, which do better in the back of beds.
Pansy
Use ____ in annual cut flower gardens.
all of these
Perennials are plants that live ____.
more than two years
The popularity of using perennials in the landscape has ____ because of the fact that they don't have to be planted yearly and provide seasonal color.
increased
The advantages of using perennials in the landscape include all except ____
they need to be divided as they become weak or overcrowded
Perennials that bloom in the spring should be divided in the ____.
fall
Perennials that bloom in the summer and fall should be divided in the ____.
spring
Recommended perennials for planting in Louisiana landscapes include all of the following except ____.
scarlet sage
Perennial bulbs that are recommended for the Louisiana landscape include all except _____.
moonvine
___ plants provide a sizeable portion of garden sales?
bedding
Many landscaping needs can be solved through the use of ____ plants.
Herbaceous
Bedding plants quick growth makes it possible for a new homeowner to have early ___ while waiting for more permanent plants to develop.
color
Bedding plants can also add " _____ color" to an established landscape.
instant
The role of annuals and perennials in the landscape is primarily to provide _____.
color
When trying to establish a turf grass using a seed, the mist important thing consumers should look when purchasing is _____.
the species and cultivar of the seed
This type of sodding is done on golf course fairways particularly with zoysiagrass and is less expensive.
strip sodding
____ is the most frequent used material to raise soil pH when establishing turf grasses.
limestone
Generally, about _____ inches of sand should be incorporated into the upper six to eight inches of soil for improved turf growth.
4
Bermudagarass and zoysiagrass prefer to be mowed at ____ or less.
1 inch
St. Augustinegrass,, centipedegrass, and carpetgrass should be cut using a ____.
rotary mower
What is the planting season for bluebonnets?
fall
Which of the following is the botanical name for the perennial bulb Montbretia?
Crocosmia pottsii
A dull mower blade will _____, rather than cutting the leaf blade thus reducing turf vigor.
tear
Which of the following is the botanical name for the perennial bulbs Canna?
Canna x generalis