Softscape_Maintenance_deck Flashcards
On a pressure washer the five nozzles and there corresponding colours are
Cutting - Red; Chiseling - Yellow; Flushing - Green; Washing - White; Black - Spray
The best conditions weather wise to stain a deck are
Warm, dry, shady
Three natural anti- icing additives to enhance a brine mixture are
Picklejuice, cheesebrine, beetjuice
How should you clean natural stone
Sweeping regularly
The spray widths and corresponding nozzle colours are
Red - 0;Yellow - 15;Green - 25;White - 40;Black - 65;
What % of the brine is salt
23.30%
What does SIMA stand for
Snow and Ice Management Association
A good practice when pressure washing a new surface is
Stand 4’ away, start with a wide angle and test on a small area
The largest percentage of the business in the snow industry is
Snowplowing
Soil compaction can be prevented by
Not walking on wet soil, keeping heavy foot traffic in the same area, avoiding deep tillage of moist soils
Visually looking at a soil, what would soil compaction would look like
White crust, dry, and hard
Name of road salt
Sodium chloride
Pre salting how many hours before a winter storm will reduce the amount of de-icing salt you have to use
2hrs
Deep tillage penetrates how many inches into the soil
4-16”
Microorganisms need what to survive
Moisture, loose soil with good aeration, good soil structure
What happens when soil gets compacted
Reduced soil pore space
A skid steer with rubber tires will reduce compaction
No
What sort of plants are susceptible to salinity within the landscape
Ornamental flowering ; fruit tree
What is a good yearly practice to improve turf aeration and drainage
Deep tine aeration
A cause of high soil salts is
Excessive fertilization
Signs of salt damage on plants looks like
Chlorotic foliage, Browning foliage, leaf tip burn, leaf drop, lack of flowers
What 3 factors contribute to creating impermeable layers; poor drainage
Weight;Rain;Tillage
What are 3 impacts of soil compaction on the environment
Subsoil compaction. Creates impermeable layers;Inhibits plant growth
An effective method to move salts out of soil is ?
Leaching
What light wavelength do plants photosynthesize best in
400-700 nanometers
Watering Dracena Compacta from the top into the plants cup is a common practice
No
A good control method for spider mite infestation is
Increase RH ; Air circulation
Sticky traps at soil level are a useful control method for which insect
Fungus gnats
The rule of thumb when transplanting a plant into a new container is to increase pot size by
1-2”
Way’s to prevent and control powdery mildew include
Good air circulation, remove and dispose of infected leaves, and strict hygiene
5 practices to maintain interior plant health and anesthetics include
Cleaning; Staking; Pruning; Trimming; Transplanting
5 properties tropical plant soil requires are
Nutrient holding capacity;Water holding capacity;Support;Stability;Air spaces
Stomates get clogged with grease and dust if they are not dusted regularly
Yes
Three non poisonous tropical plants are
Prayer plants, spider plants, Boston ferns
Three epiphytic plants are
Bromeliad;Flamingo flower;Boston fern
Is English ivy poisonous
Yes
Which tropical plant can be used for topiary design
English ivy
What family do Bromeliads belong too
BROMELIACEAE
A tropical plant highly prized by collectors is
Flamingo flower or Anthurium
Golden Pothos has aerial roots and can be used for topiary design
No
The green nozzle is for
Use on painted surfaces, wood and metal furniture
The red nozzle is for
Cutting stubborn stains from concrete and other hard surfaces
The yellow nozzle is for
Stripping away stains on hard surfaces like brick and concrete with 45 degree angle
The white nozzle is for
Washing windows, screens and vehicles
The black nozzle is for
Spraying detergents and other cleaning fluids to prime heavily stained surfaces prior to cleaning
