LHAP 2-3 Flashcards
Red Seal Review
When choosing a pump for a water feature what should you look for ?
A pump that can move a minimum of 2x the volume of the water feature/hour
In some cases small water features are ideal because the require less maintenance than larger instillations. True/False
False. Small water feature require as much maintenance as larger instillations
Pond skimmers/biofalls are considered mechanical filters. True/False
False
Water do not need to match the scale of the existing property and existing elements. True/False
False
On average what percentage of water in the feature should be replaced at one time
10% should be replaced at one time
What % of a pond surface should be covered w/ leaves and aquatics to reduce algae blooms
50-75%
What is a typical amount of evaporation from the a water feature
3-5 cm
How long will the blooms of a deep water lily last
3 days
What is the purpose of adding native water to a pond as part of the balancing process
To inoculate the pond w/ natural beneficial bacteria and other aquatic life
The key word MUST in a question discounts what answers
All of the above
When excavating a water feature the walls should have what angle of slope
30 degrees
What is the ratio of height to length for a aesthetically pleasing steam flowing from a waterfall
1:3. Ratio of height to length.
What kind of soil will bog plants thrive in
1:1 mix of loam and organic matter
When excavating a site for a preformed pond, the hole should be how much wider than the preformed pond
8cm
What shade perennial is a winter interest
Ligularia
Which SAXIFRAGACEAE is drought tolerant
Astilbe
Which SAXIFRAGACEAE does not get cut back in fall
Bergenia
Ligularia dentata belongs to which family
ASTERACEAE
Ageopodium podagraria ‘verigatum’ belongs to the family
APIACEAE
What is the latin name and family of Snow On The Mountain
Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’. APIACEAE
What is the latin name and family of Bugbane
Actaea racemosa. RUNUCULACEAE
Dicentra spectabilis belongs to the family
PAPAVERACEAE
Astilbe spp. belongs to the family
SAXIFRAGACEAE
Bergenia spp. belongs to the family
SAXIFRAGACEAE
Which perennials are not cut back in fall (4 pnts)
Periwinkle, Ajuga, Lamium, Bergenia
Which perennials should be cut back in fall and in the June prune
Hosta and Bleeding heart
Which SAXIFRAGACEAE has red fall colour
Bergenia
What is the family of the Umbels
APIACEAE
What family does Hosta belong too
ASPARAGACEAE
Spotted Dead Nettle family and latin name
LAMIACEAE. Lamium
What is the latin name and family of Bugleweed
Ajuga. LAMIACEAE
What is the latin name and family of Lady mantle
Alchemilla mollis. ROSACEAE
Which PAPAVERACEAE has pink new growth and needs to watch for in spring
Bleeding Heart
Which family and sub-family have hollow stems
APIACEAE and Fumatoris
What is the common name and family of Vinca Minor
Periwinkle. APOCYNACEAE
Which perennial has hollow stems and must be cut back in the June Prune. Latin and Common name
Dicentra spectabilis. Bleeding Hearts
Which perennials are Full sun - full shade
Goutweed, Hosta, Lady’s mantle
What is the goal of early pruning
To train and shape the tree
Should more than 33% of the living crown be removed in one pruning ? True/False
False
What is the #1 cause of tree wounds worldwide
Weed Whip
Old trees can take the same pruning dose as younger trees, True/False
False
Ingrown wound-wood that curls inward and forms rapidly is known as
Rams Horning
Training a tree to grow in two dimensions is known as
Espalier
Branches 4cm or less should be pruned with a
Loppers
What does NTP stand for
Natural Target Pruning
Evergreens are excurrent or decurrent form trees
Excurrent - A-form
An A-form tree is known as
Excurrent
A open formed tree is know as
Decurrent
What are the ABC’s of pruning
A- Asses Tree B- bad branch Pruning C-Competing branch prune
Does the packing slip have prices, True or False
False
Must bare-root stock be stored cold, True or False
True, It must be kept dormant
What direction are the prevailing winds from in Alberta
North or West
Does there need to be a mound at the bottom of a bare root stock hole for planting, True or False
True
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
True
What is the process by which a parenchyma cell in the axial rays block vessels and initiate a reaction zone
Tylosis
Is summer during active photosynthesis the best time to prune trees known as bleeders. True or False
True
Coniferous trees can be planted spring, fall and in the middle of August to early sept with irrigation
Yes
Should deciduous trees be planted after bud break in Alberta
No
Which wetland plant has compound foliage, 3-5 leaflets, buds that are soft/pubescent. Has winged samaras
Box Elder, Acer negundo
This deciduous shrub has chiclet-bark and is a good home for birds
Philadelphus lewisii cvr Waterton. Mock Orange
Which pine is the classic xmas tree. Cones are colourful, disintegrate quickly and are found only at the top of the tree
Abies balsamea. Balsam Fur
Which salix cvr is grown for its large male flowers
Salix caprea ‘Marquette’. Pussy Willow
What grade of sand should be used for bedding sand in a segmental stone instillation
5
What is the minimum thickness of the compacted base for a driveway
150mm
What is the maximum acceptable surface area loss from freeze/thaw testing for segmental pavers
500g/m squared
What is the minimum thickness for a compacted base of a pedestrian walkway or patio
100mm
Which wetland species has slender, tight leaf buds -alternately attached - w/ single , entire bud scales
Salix spp. S. purpurea ‘flamingo’
The common name and family of Acer negundo is
Box elder or Manitoba maple. SAPINDACEAE
Which hydrangea is more shade tolerant and tends to be smaller
Hydrangea arborescences
Which pine has 3 needles per bundle that are very long. This is a BIG tree
Pinus ponderosa. Ponderosa Pine
When planting Juniperus sabina what are two maintenance considerations you should be aware of
Not all var. are chinook tolerant
Which pine has smooth grey bark. Needles point outward 5/bundle with a blue tone. Is often multi stemmed in nature
Limber Pine. Pinus flexilis
Which pine has curved cones that point away from the tree
Jack Pine. Pinus banksiana
Which boreal pine is the Provincial Tree of Alberta
Lodgepole pine. Pinus contorta latifolia
Which ROSACEAE has thorny branches and prefers alkaline soils but may not thrive for 10-15yrs
Crataegus x mordenensis. Hawthorn
Which Hawthorn has flowers that start white but mature to pink
Crataegus x mordenensis cvr ‘Toba’
Which ROSEACEAE cannot be planted to deeply and is threatend by Yellowbelly Sapsucker damage
Mountain ash. Sorbus americana.
What is the latin name of Kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
The native deciduous pine is a
Tamarac. Larix laricina
Which pine tree has pine cones that start out green and are found everywhere on the tree
Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca
Which pine has pyramidal form. Flat needles. Smooth silvery back when young but turns deeply plated when its older
Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca
What is the minimum compressive strength of segmental pavers
7200 psi
Juniperus scopulorum common name
Upright Juniper
If you were planting a mountain garden which family would you start with
SAXIFRAGACEAE
Which family has spurred nectauires and many stamens
RANUNCULACEAE
Which forest plant has a 6 week bloom time, blooming from early summer till mid-august
Bethlehem Sage. Pulmonaria saccharata. BORAGINACEAE
Which plant has anther that produce pollen which can be used for dye
Lily. Lilium spp. LILIACEAE
The family and latin name of columbine is
RANUNCLACEAE. Aquilegia
Which plant can act as a water substitute
Clips. Campanula carpatica
This plant was used for hunting wolves
Wolfsbane. Monkshood. Aconitum napellus
The flower of the plant is an open cyme w/ 4 white showy bracts
Bunchberry. Cornus canadensis.
The family and latin of seberian bugloss is
Brunnera macrophylla. BORAGINACEAE
What is ACQ used for
Pressure treating wood. ACQ = Alkaline Cooper Quatemary
What is the recommended height of a deck stair
7-8”
Staining pressure treated wood will not extend its life span. True/False
False
To provide a solid surface weather tight deck, the decking is constructed from tile or fiberglass. True/False
True
Under what conditions should concrete footing be used over earth/gravel
In areas with a danger of frost heave
Well constructed fences are highly effective at eliminating noise. True/False
False
What method would you use for checking square on a deck
3-4-5 method.
The 2-3-4 method is a good way to check a deck for square. True/False
False. 3-4-5 method
What effects the # of posts/footings needed for a given deck
The size of the deck and the predicated load
A filled posthole should be level with surrounding ground
No. It will fill with water if level. It should be crowned
Footings should be above the frost line
False
Joists hang from a ledger rather than sitting on beams or posts
True
Fences usually do not require permits or inspections
True
For maximun strength its best to attach stringers flat on the top of a post
No
Pressure treated wood has a life expectancy of approximately 20yrs
Yes
Chainlink fence is easy to install; available in a range of prices depending on height/strength needed
Yes
What is the recommended step/riser height for a deck stair
7-8”
