Which would not be part of a lawn irrigation system?
A differential valve
B backflow valve
C solenoid valve
D PVC pipe - answer-differential valve
A "spreader-sticker" added to a spray solution causes the chemical to:
A Become more diluted in the sprayer
B Better cover the plant surface an...
Which would not be part of a lawn irrigation system?
A differential valve
B backflow valve
C solenoid valve
D PVC pipe - answer-differential valve
A "spreader-sticker" added to a spray solution causes the chemical to:
A Become more diluted in the sprayer
B Better cover the plant surface and resist being washed off by rain and irrigation
C Penetrate the cuticle to the leaf, allowing more effective sticking power
D Stick to the diseased areas of the plant and run-off the areas it is not needed -
answer-Better cover the plant surface and resist being washed off by rain and
irrigation
Plants that use less water and are tolerant of dry landscape sites are called:
A Epiphytes
B Monoecious
C Xerophytes
D Dryophytes - answer-Xerophytes
The best type of sand to use in soil mixtures for container grown plants is:
A White, fine-textured
,B Beach
C Coarse textured
D Fine-textured - answer-Coarse textured
When planting B&B plants:
A The burlap should be completely removed from the ball
B The burlap should be pulled up and tied securely to the trunk for protection
C The tie string should be cut from the trunk of the plant
D The burlap should be allowed to dry completely before planting - answer-The tie
string should be cut from the trunk of the plant
The main objective of root pruning is to
A increase water absorption
B encourage normal stem growth
C develop a compact and fibrous root system
D fit the plant in a hole - answer-develop a compact and fibrous root system
Which of the following plants is commonly grafted or budded?
A Gingko
B Pansy
C Yew
D Roses - answer-Roses
Training plants into three-dimensional ornamental forms, such as animals, is called:
A Espalier
B Topiary
C Heading back
D Bonsai - answer-Topiary
PVC pipe for irrigation is joined by connectors/couplings that are to the pipe.
, A Clamped
B Soldered
C Wired
D Solvent Welded - answer-Solvent Welded
Shrubs planted in small groups in the landscape are generally placed in:
A Even numbered groups (2, 4, 6)
B Groups of 2
C Odd numbered groups (i.e. 3,5,7)
D Groups of 4 - answer-Odd numbered groups (i.e. 3,5,7)
One reason modern horticultural fabrics used in landscaping are said to be better
than black
Polyethylene film is they:
A Make a better base for rock mulch
B Prevent moisture from penetrating too deeply
C Allow exchange of gases between soil and air
D Completely control weeds - answer-Allow exchange of gases between soil and air
The best time to prune azaleas is
A just after they bloom
B when they are dormant
C just before they bloom
D in spring before leaves appear - answer-just after they bloom
The basic underlying principle of using a mist propagation system is that
it______________________.
A Keeps the plant material cool
B Increases humidity around the cutting and reduces transpiration
C Cools the propagation medium to promote root formation and development
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