Questions Part 1 Flashcards
Which plant produces a spectacular show of red/orange berries?
a. Crepe myrtle
b. Sweet gum
c. Ginko
d. European mountain ash
d. European mountain ash
Which of the following plants is most likely to suffer health damage if planted in a low, moist, semi-shaded area?
a. Juniper
b. Dogwood
c. English ivy
d. Maple
a. Juniper
Traditional garden centers, in many cases, have been able to compete with chain department stores by providing:
a. Lower prices
b. Better service
c. Better refund policies
d. Cleaner stores
b. Better service
On which section of the golf course is the grass usually cut the shortest?
a. Green
b. Fairway
c. Fringe
d. Rough
a. Green
Why is it undesirable to have a weedy overgrown area next to your lawn?
a. The weeds go to seed and spread to your lawn and adjacent areas
b. It is NOT undesirable because the insects are attracted to the overgrown plants instead of to your
landscape
c. The roots of the tall weeds interfere with your plants root system
d. When weeds are overgrown, they give off an unpleasant odor
a. The weeds go to seed and spread to your lawn and adjacent areas
Though not recommended, if 2 cycle engine fuel is actually used in a 4-cycle engine:
a. The engine will not start, or will be hard to start
b. There is no problem, the engine will run just fine
c. The engine will be much louder than normal
d. The engine will likely smoke a lot, but it will run
d. The engine will likely smoke a lot, but it will run
Which one of the following hardiness zones is warmer than Zone 5?
a. Zone A
b. Zone 6-Y
c. Zone 4
d. Zone 6
d. Zone 6
Large berms are often used to:
a. Add landform interest and divert noise
b. Shade sun-sensitive plants
c. Trim golf greens
d. Stock landscape ponds
a. Add landform interest and divert noise
One characteristic of Roundup (Glyphosate) that customers sometimes object to is:
a. It’s long lasting effect
b. That it takes several days to kill weeds
c. That it is extremely toxic to pets
d. That it temporarily stains the soil surface orange
b. That it takes several days to kill weeds
Which LD-50 rating listed is most toxic to man?
a. 1750
b. 84
c. 945
d. l 0,000
b. 84
Larger nursery pots are measured by the:
a. Gallon
b. Ounce
c. Inch
d. Height
a. Gallon
Water ____ to help reduce disease in nursery crops.
a. Late in the afternoon
b. Early in the day
c. At night
d. With overhead sprinklers
b. Early in the day
Which of the following is a beneficial insect?
a. Lady beetle
b. Aphid
c. Fungus gnat
d. Thrip
a. Lady beetle
Which of the numbers listed below is a normal fertilizer analysis you might find on a fertilizer bag?
a. 12-12-12
b. 10-10
c. 8- 12-12-12
d. 4-0-0-4
a. 12-12-12
** One reason modern horticultural fabrics used in landscaping are said to be better than black polyethylene film is they:**
a. Prevent moisture from penetrating too deeply
b. Make a better base for rock mulch
c. Allow exchange of gases between soil and air
d. Completely control weeds
c. Allow exchange of gases between soil and air
