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Softscape_Maintenance_deck Flashcards

1
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On a pressure washer the five nozzles and there corresponding colours are

A

Cutting - Red; Chiseling - Yellow; Flushing - Green; Washing - White; Black - Spray

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2
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The best conditions weather wise to stain a deck are

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Warm, dry, shady

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3
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Three natural anti- icing additives to enhance a brine mixture are

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Picklejuice, cheesebrine, beetjuice

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4
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How should you clean natural stone

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Sweeping regularly

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5
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The spray widths and corresponding nozzle colours are

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Red - 0;Yellow - 15;Green - 25;White - 40;Black - 65;

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6
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What % of the brine is salt

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23.30%

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7
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What does SIMA stand for

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Snow and Ice Management Association

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8
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A good practice when pressure washing a new surface is

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Stand 4’ away, start with a wide angle and test on a small area

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9
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The largest percentage of the business in the snow industry is

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Snowplowing

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10
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Soil compaction can be prevented by

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Not walking on wet soil, keeping heavy foot traffic in the same area, avoiding deep tillage of moist soils

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11
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Visually looking at a soil, what would soil compaction would look like

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White crust, dry, and hard

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12
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Name of road salt

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Sodium chloride

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13
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Pre salting how many hours before a winter storm will reduce the amount of de-icing salt you have to use

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2hrs

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14
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Deep tillage penetrates how many inches into the soil

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4-16”

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15
Q

Microorganisms need what to survive

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Moisture, loose soil with good aeration, good soil structure

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16
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What happens when soil gets compacted

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Reduced soil pore space

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17
Q

A skid steer with rubber tires will reduce compaction

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No

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18
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What sort of plants are susceptible to salinity within the landscape

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Ornamental flowering ; fruit tree

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19
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What is a good yearly practice to improve turf aeration and drainage

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Deep tine aeration

20
Q

A cause of high soil salts is

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Excessive fertilization

21
Q

Signs of salt damage on plants looks like

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Chlorotic foliage, Browning foliage, leaf tip burn, leaf drop, lack of flowers

22
Q

What 3 factors contribute to creating impermeable layers; poor drainage

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Weight;Rain;Tillage

23
Q

What are 3 impacts of soil compaction on the environment

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Subsoil compaction. Creates impermeable layers;Inhibits plant growth

24
Q

An effective method to move salts out of soil is ?

A

Leaching

25
Q

What light wavelength do plants photosynthesize best in

A

400-700 nanometers

26
Q

Watering Dracena Compacta from the top into the plants cup is a common practice

A

No

27
Q

A good control method for spider mite infestation is

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Increase RH ; Air circulation

28
Q

Sticky traps at soil level are a useful control method for which insect

A

Fungus gnats

29
Q

The rule of thumb when transplanting a plant into a new container is to increase pot size by

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1-2”

30
Q

Way’s to prevent and control powdery mildew include

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Good air circulation, remove and dispose of infected leaves, and strict hygiene

31
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5 practices to maintain interior plant health and anesthetics include

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Cleaning; Staking; Pruning; Trimming; Transplanting

32
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5 properties tropical plant soil requires are

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Nutrient holding capacity;Water holding capacity;Support;Stability;Air spaces

33
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Stomates get clogged with grease and dust if they are not dusted regularly

A

Yes

34
Q

Three non poisonous tropical plants are

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Prayer plants, spider plants, Boston ferns

35
Q

Three epiphytic plants are

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Bromeliad;Flamingo flower;Boston fern

36
Q

Is English ivy poisonous

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Yes

37
Q

Which tropical plant can be used for topiary design

A

English ivy

38
Q

What family do Bromeliads belong too

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BROMELIACEAE

39
Q

A tropical plant highly prized by collectors is

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Flamingo flower or Anthurium

40
Q

Golden Pothos has aerial roots and can be used for topiary design

A

No

41
Q

The green nozzle is for

A

Use on painted surfaces, wood and metal furniture

42
Q

The red nozzle is for

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Cutting stubborn stains from concrete and other hard surfaces

43
Q

The yellow nozzle is for

A

Stripping away stains on hard surfaces like brick and concrete with 45 degree angle

44
Q

The white nozzle is for

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Washing windows, screens and vehicles

45
Q

The black nozzle is for

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Spraying detergents and other cleaning fluids to prime heavily stained surfaces prior to cleaning

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