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LHAP 2-3 Flashcards

Red Seal Review

1
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When choosing a pump for a water feature what should you look for ?

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A pump that can move a minimum of 2x the volume of the water feature/hour

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2
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In some cases small water features are ideal because the require less maintenance than larger instillations. True/False

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False. Small water feature require as much maintenance as larger instillations

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3
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Pond skimmers/biofalls are considered mechanical filters. True/False

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False

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4
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Water do not need to match the scale of the existing property and existing elements. True/False

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False

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5
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On average what percentage of water in the feature should be replaced at one time

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10% should be replaced at one time

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6
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What % of a pond surface should be covered w/ leaves and aquatics to reduce algae blooms

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50-75%

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7
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What is a typical amount of evaporation from the a water feature

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3-5 cm

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8
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How long will the blooms of a deep water lily last

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3 days

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9
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What is the purpose of adding native water to a pond as part of the balancing process

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To inoculate the pond w/ natural beneficial bacteria and other aquatic life

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10
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The key word MUST in a question discounts what answers

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All of the above

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11
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When excavating a water feature the walls should have what angle of slope

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30 degrees

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12
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What is the ratio of height to length for a aesthetically pleasing steam flowing from a waterfall

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1:3. Ratio of height to length.

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13
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What kind of soil will bog plants thrive in

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1:1 mix of loam and organic matter

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14
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When excavating a site for a preformed pond, the hole should be how much wider than the preformed pond

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8cm

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15
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What shade perennial is a winter interest

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Ligularia

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16
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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE is drought tolerant

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Astilbe

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17
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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE does not get cut back in fall

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Bergenia

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18
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Ligularia dentata belongs to which family

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ASTERACEAE

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19
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Ageopodium podagraria ‘verigatum’ belongs to the family

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APIACEAE

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20
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What is the latin name and family of Snow On The Mountain

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Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’. APIACEAE

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21
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What is the latin name and family of Bugbane

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Actaea racemosa. RUNUCULACEAE

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22
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Dicentra spectabilis belongs to the family

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PAPAVERACEAE

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23
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Astilbe spp. belongs to the family

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SAXIFRAGACEAE

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24
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Bergenia spp. belongs to the family

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SAXIFRAGACEAE

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25
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Which perennials are not cut back in fall (4 pnts)

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Periwinkle, Ajuga, Lamium, Bergenia

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26
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Which perennials should be cut back in fall and in the June prune

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Hosta and Bleeding heart

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27
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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE has red fall colour

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Bergenia

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28
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What is the family of the Umbels

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APIACEAE

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29
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What family does Hosta belong too

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ASPARAGACEAE

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30
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Spotted Dead Nettle family and latin name

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LAMIACEAE. Lamium

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31
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What is the latin name and family of Bugleweed

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Ajuga. LAMIACEAE

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32
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What is the latin name and family of Lady mantle

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Alchemilla mollis. ROSACEAE

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33
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Which PAPAVERACEAE has pink new growth and needs to watch for in spring

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Bleeding Heart

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34
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Which family and sub-family have hollow stems

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APIACEAE and Fumatoris

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35
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What is the common name and family of Vinca Minor

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Periwinkle. APOCYNACEAE

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36
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Which perennial has hollow stems and must be cut back in the June Prune. Latin and Common name

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Dicentra spectabilis. Bleeding Hearts

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37
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Which perennials are Full sun - full shade

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Goutweed, Hosta, Lady’s mantle

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38
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What is the goal of early pruning

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To train and shape the tree

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39
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Should more than 33% of the living crown be removed in one pruning ? True/False

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False

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40
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What is the #1 cause of tree wounds worldwide

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Weed Whip

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41
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Old trees can take the same pruning dose as younger trees, True/False

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False

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42
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Ingrown wound-wood that curls inward and forms rapidly is known as

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Rams Horning

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43
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Training a tree to grow in two dimensions is known as

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Espalier

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44
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Branches 4cm or less should be pruned with a

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Loppers

45
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What does NTP stand for

A

Natural Target Pruning

46
Q

Evergreens are excurrent or decurrent form trees

A

Excurrent - A-form

47
Q

An A-form tree is known as

A

Excurrent

48
Q

A open formed tree is know as

A

Decurrent

49
Q

What are the ABC’s of pruning

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A- Asses Tree B- bad branch Pruning C-Competing branch prune

50
Q

Does the packing slip have prices, True or False

A

False

51
Q

Must bare-root stock be stored cold, True or False

A

True, It must be kept dormant

52
Q

What direction are the prevailing winds from in Alberta

A

North or West

53
Q

Does there need to be a mound at the bottom of a bare root stock hole for planting, True or False

A

True

54
Q

During leaf abscission bud break. Before you’ve learned tree anatomy and physiology . These are the worst times to prune a tree. True or False

A

True

55
Q

What is the process by which a parenchyma cell in the axial rays block vessels and initiate a reaction zone

A

Tylosis

56
Q

Is summer during active photosynthesis the best time to prune trees known as bleeders. True or False

A

True

57
Q

Coniferous trees can be planted spring, fall and in the middle of August to early sept with irrigation

A

Yes

58
Q

Should deciduous trees be planted after bud break in Alberta

A

No

59
Q

Which wetland plant has compound foliage, 3-5 leaflets, buds that are soft/pubescent. Has winged samaras

A

Box Elder, Acer negundo

60
Q

This deciduous shrub has chiclet-bark and is a good home for birds

A

Philadelphus lewisii cvr Waterton. Mock Orange

61
Q

Which pine is the classic xmas tree. Cones are colourful, disintegrate quickly and are found only at the top of the tree

A

Abies balsamea. Balsam Fur

62
Q

Which salix cvr is grown for its large male flowers

A

Salix caprea ‘Marquette’. Pussy Willow

63
Q

What grade of sand should be used for bedding sand in a segmental stone instillation

A

5

64
Q

What is the minimum thickness of the compacted base for a driveway

A

150mm

65
Q

What is the maximum acceptable surface area loss from freeze/thaw testing for segmental pavers

A

500g/m squared

66
Q

What is the minimum thickness for a compacted base of a pedestrian walkway or patio

A

100mm

67
Q

Which wetland species has slender, tight leaf buds -alternately attached - w/ single , entire bud scales

A

Salix spp. S. purpurea ‘flamingo’

68
Q

The common name and family of Acer negundo is

A

Box elder or Manitoba maple. SAPINDACEAE

69
Q

Which hydrangea is more shade tolerant and tends to be smaller

A

Hydrangea arborescences

70
Q

Which pine has 3 needles per bundle that are very long. This is a BIG tree

A

Pinus ponderosa. Ponderosa Pine

71
Q

When planting Juniperus sabina what are two maintenance considerations you should be aware of

A

Not all var. are chinook tolerant

72
Q

Which pine has smooth grey bark. Needles point outward 5/bundle with a blue tone. Is often multi stemmed in nature

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Limber Pine. Pinus flexilis

73
Q

Which pine has curved cones that point away from the tree

A

Jack Pine. Pinus banksiana

74
Q

Which boreal pine is the Provincial Tree of Alberta

A

Lodgepole pine. Pinus contorta latifolia

75
Q

Which ROSACEAE has thorny branches and prefers alkaline soils but may not thrive for 10-15yrs

A

Crataegus x mordenensis. Hawthorn

76
Q

Which Hawthorn has flowers that start white but mature to pink

A

Crataegus x mordenensis cvr ‘Toba’

77
Q

Which ROSEACEAE cannot be planted to deeply and is threatend by Yellowbelly Sapsucker damage

A

Mountain ash. Sorbus americana.

78
Q

What is the latin name of Kinnikinnick

A

Arctostaphylos uva ursi

79
Q

The native deciduous pine is a

A

Tamarac. Larix laricina

80
Q

Which pine tree has pine cones that start out green and are found everywhere on the tree

A

Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

81
Q

Which pine has pyramidal form. Flat needles. Smooth silvery back when young but turns deeply plated when its older

A

Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

82
Q

What is the minimum compressive strength of segmental pavers

A

7200 psi

83
Q

Juniperus scopulorum common name

A

Upright Juniper

84
Q

If you were planting a mountain garden which family would you start with

A

SAXIFRAGACEAE

85
Q

Which family has spurred nectauires and many stamens

A

RANUNCULACEAE

86
Q

Which forest plant has a 6 week bloom time, blooming from early summer till mid-august

A

Bethlehem Sage. Pulmonaria saccharata. BORAGINACEAE

87
Q

Which plant has anther that produce pollen which can be used for dye

A

Lily. Lilium spp. LILIACEAE

88
Q

The family and latin name of columbine is

A

RANUNCLACEAE. Aquilegia

89
Q

Which plant can act as a water substitute

A

Clips. Campanula carpatica

90
Q

This plant was used for hunting wolves

A

Wolfsbane. Monkshood. Aconitum napellus

91
Q

The flower of the plant is an open cyme w/ 4 white showy bracts

A

Bunchberry. Cornus canadensis.

92
Q

The family and latin of seberian bugloss is

A

Brunnera macrophylla. BORAGINACEAE

93
Q

What is ACQ used for

A

Pressure treating wood. ACQ = Alkaline Cooper Quatemary

94
Q

What is the recommended height of a deck stair

A

7-8”

95
Q

Staining pressure treated wood will not extend its life span. True/False

A

False

96
Q

To provide a solid surface weather tight deck, the decking is constructed from tile or fiberglass. True/False

A

True

97
Q

Under what conditions should concrete footing be used over earth/gravel

A

In areas with a danger of frost heave

98
Q

Well constructed fences are highly effective at eliminating noise. True/False

A

False

99
Q

What method would you use for checking square on a deck

A

3-4-5 method.

100
Q

The 2-3-4 method is a good way to check a deck for square. True/False

A

False. 3-4-5 method

101
Q

What effects the # of posts/footings needed for a given deck

A

The size of the deck and the predicated load

102
Q

A filled posthole should be level with surrounding ground

A

No. It will fill with water if level. It should be crowned

103
Q

Footings should be above the frost line

A

False

104
Q

Joists hang from a ledger rather than sitting on beams or posts

A

True

105
Q

Fences usually do not require permits or inspections

A

True

106
Q

For maximun strength its best to attach stringers flat on the top of a post

A

No

107
Q

Pressure treated wood has a life expectancy of approximately 20yrs

A

Yes

108
Q

Chainlink fence is easy to install; available in a range of prices depending on height/strength needed

A

Yes

109
Q

What is the recommended step/riser height for a deck stair

A

7-8”

LHAP Year 2-3 (12 decks)

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