Landscape Design, Installation, and Management | Chapter 21 Know and Understand

Answer the following questions using the information provided in this chapter.

True or False? Maintenance and management are the same thing.
A landscape service that adapts to changes due to weather, pests, and other unforeseen events is a _____.
True or False? A newly planted landscape and a mature landscape will have the same maintenance needs.
Which of the following is performed when analyzing a mature landscape?
Which of the following tasks are performed on most landscaped sites?
True or False? When a plant is transplanted, the balance of root to shoot ratio is increased.
True or False? Plants surrounded by turf need additional nitrogen because the turf takes all of the nitrogen from the soil below and near the turf.

Match each term to the descriptions in 8–15.

A fertilizer composed of materials, such as plants, vegetable peelings, and/or manure.
A fertilizer manufactured from materials other than plants or animals.
A fertilizer in which nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K) are present.
A fertilizer that lacks one of the three primary macronutrients.
A fertilizer that contains only one primary macronutrient.
A fertilizer that releases nutrients when it is exposed to moisture in the air and/or when it contacts plant materials or soil.
A fertilizer that releases nutrients over time, depending on the activity of organisms in the soil.
A fertilizer that releases nutrients over a specific time, at a specific rate.
True or False? When new plants are first installed, sporadic application of water is adequate for root establishment.
True or False? Once plants are established, supplemental water may only be needed during excessively hot and dry seasons.
The rate of water movement through the soil profile is referred to as the _____.
The rate (speed) water moves within the soil is referred to as the _____.
Mulch applied to a newly installed landscape should be _____.
The selective removal of stems, branches, or other parts of a plant to achieve a specific goal is referred to as _____.
A stem’s primary growing point is a(n) _____.
The bud at the tip of a branch or stem is the _____.
True or False? The lateral buds grow more vigorously when the terminal buds are removed.
On which of the following does a plant’s response to pruning depend?
Unwanted shoots that grow near the base of the trunk are referred to as _____.
Thin branches that typically grow straight up from lateral branches are referred to as _____.
True or False? The best time to make pruning cuts varies by plant species.
True or False? Plants that flower only on the current season’s growth should be pruned before flowering to ensure abundant blooms.
Which of the following types of pruning removes the terminal portion of shoots or limbs to a live bud or branch to reduce size and stimulate lateral growth?
Which of the following types of pruning removes an entire shoot or limb to its point of origin from the main branch?
Which of the following types of pruning removes the majority of the plant material to stimulate juvenile growth and thickening of the plant over time?
The removal of spent blooms on perennials and small shrubs during blooming is referred to as _____.
This technique is used to create and maintain formal landscapes and to create neat and effective screens with hedges.
Pruning that involves cutting the plant to a height of 6″ to 12″ above the ground is referred to as _____.
What causes plants to begin the acclimatization process?
Which of the following occurs when the freezing and thawing of the soil pushes plants out of the soil?
True or False? Perennials should be pruned just before they become dormant.
True or False? Plants become more vulnerable to the cold if there is a lack of acclimation time.
Which of the following should not be placed in a compost pile?
The use of planned methods to offset negative environmental impacts, such as reducing waste, decreasing runoff, and conserving water and energy, is referred to as _____.
True or False? Sustainable landscaping may begin with the design of a new landscape as well as the modification of an existing landscape.
True or False? Checking for leaks in irrigation systems and adjusting sprinklers to prevent overspray onto hardscape surfaces help improve sustainability.
Which of the following can be managed in such a way as to make a landscape more sustainable?
True or False? Knowing how much time it takes to complete each task, such as planting a large tree or applying mulch, is a major component of a project schedule.

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21: Know and Understand