Softscape maintenance

Question 1

best conditions to stain a deck?

Answer 1

warm dry and shady under 80% humidity

Question 2

3 natural anti icing additives to enhance a brine mix?

Answer 2

pickle/beet juice, cheese brine

Question 3

how do you clean natural stone?

Answer 3

sweeping regularly

Question 4

what %of brine is salt?

Answer 4

23.3%

Question 5

what does SIMA stand for?

Answer 5

snow and ice management

Question 6

a good practise when pressure washing a new surface is?

Answer 6

stand 4 feet away and start with a wide angle

Question 7

soil compaction can be prevented by?

Answer 7

heavy foot traffic in same area, walking on wet spoil, operating equipment, deep tilling moist soil

Question 8

what does soil compaction look like?

Answer 8

white crust, dry and hard

Question 9

what is road salt called?

Answer 9

sodium chloride

Question 10

deep tilling penetrates how many inches below the surface?

Answer 10

4 - 16 inches

Question 11

what do micro organisms need to survive?

Answer 11

moisture, loose soil and good aeration

Question 12

what happens with compacted soil?

Answer 12

reduced pore spaces

Question 13

Y/N a skid steer with rubber tires will reduce compaction?

Answer 13

no

Question 14

what plants are susceptible to salinity in the landscape?

Answer 14

ornamentals and fruit trees

Question 15

good practise to improve turf aeration and drainage?

Answer 15

deep tine aeration

Question 16

causes of high soil salts?

Answer 16

excessive fertilizing

Question 17

what are signs of salt damage?

Answer 17

chlorotic and brown foliage, let drop, leaf tip burn

Question 18

what factors contribute to creating impermeable layers and poor drainage?

Answer 18

weight, rain, repeated tilling in wet soil

Question 19

3 impacts of soil compaction in the environment?

Answer 19

subsoil compaction, inhibits plant growth and create impermeable layers

Question 20

an effective way to move salts out of the soil?

Answer 20

leaching

Question 21

what wavelength do plants photosynthesize best in?

Answer 21

400 - 700 nanometers

Question 22

a control method for spider mite infestation?

Answer 22

increase relative humidity and air circulation

Question 23

sticky traps at soil level are useful control method for what insect?

Answer 23

fungus gnats

Question 24

rule of thumb when transplanting into a new container is?

Answer 24

increase pot size by 1 - 2 inches

Question 25

way to prevent and control powdery mildew are?

Answer 25

good air circulation, removes and dispose infected leaves, strict hygiene

Question 26

5 practises to maintain interior plant health and aesthetics are?

Answer 26

cleaning, staking, pruning, trimming and transplanting

Question 27

5 properties tropical plant soil requires?

Answer 27

support, stability, air space, nutrient and water holding capacities

Question 28

Y/N stomates get clogged with debris and grease of not dusted regularly?

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

3 non poisonous plants are?

Answer 29

prayer, spider and Boston fern

Question 30

3 epiphytic plants?

Answer 30

bromeliad, flamingo and Boston fern

Question 31

Y/N is English ivy poisonous?

Answer 31

yes

Question 32

what tropical plant can be used for topiary design?

Answer 32

English ivy

Question 33

tropicals highly prized by collectors?

Answer 33

flamingo flower or anthurium

Question 34

Y/N golden pothos has aerial roots used for topiary design?

Answer 34

no

Question 35

red nozzle?

Answer 35

cutting

Question 36

green nozzle?

Answer 36

use on painted surfaces, wood and metal

Question 37

yellow nozzle?

Answer 37

chiseling stains away from brick and concrete

Question 38

white nozzle?

Answer 38

washing windows, screens and vehicles

Question 39

black nozzle?

Answer 39

spraying detergents