Unit 12-Final Exam Study Guide

Question 1

Landscape architect

Answer 1

establishes the design plan for plants and hardscaping features such as pools and patios.

Question 2

landscape contractor

Answer 2

implements the planting plan and maintains the landscape.

Question 3

Describe how colors in a landscape elicit different responses.

Answer 3

Reds, yellows, and oranges give the feeling of warmth and the appearance of coming toward the viewer, whereas blues and greens give a cool feeling and appear to the viewer as if they are in the background.

Question 4

Identify the information you would need to select plant material.

Answer 4

Plant names
Deciduous or evergreen
Growth rate and maturity
Life span of the plant
Characteristics of flowers and fruits
Soil characteristics
Pests at a given location
Hardiness zone
Light and water requirements

Question 5

Low water use zone

Answer 5

plants do not receive supplemental watering after they have become established. The only source of water comes from rainfall, even during drought periods. Turfgrass - Bahiagrass

Question 6

Moderate water use zone

Answer 6

plants receive supplemental water only during establishment and during times of drought. Turfgrass - Zoysiagrass

Question 7

High water use zone

Answer 7

plants are watered whenever needed. High water use areas are used to keep an area green and attractive at all times. Turfgrass – St. Augustinegrass

Question 8

Identify how to improve the soil if it has too much clay

Answer 8

Adding organic materials.

Question 9

identify how much mulch should be applied around plants

Answer 9

There should only be a 2-3 inch layer.

Question 10

Identify the most efficient irrigation systems in the landscape.

Answer 10

Soaker hoses and drip irrigation

Question 11

Identify how much plant material should be mowed off turfgrass at a time.

Answer 11

Turfgrass should be mowed at a height of 3 inches for a final height of 2-inches of grass.