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(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6700) Unit Title: LANDSCAPE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

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 (CLF6749) Topic: LANDSCAPE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,   Time       Year(s) 
                    & MAINTENANCE UNIT EXAM           1 hour      3 / 4 
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TOPIC PRESENTATION: LANDSCAPING UNIT EXAM


NAME _____________________________________

DATE ________________

PER. ________________


                          Landscaping: Unit Exam


COMPLETION: Complete the phrases below with the appropriate word or words.

1. ____________________________ plants are any shrub or tree which provide
   a backdrop for a showy plant or a structure, and are usually large
   plants. 

2. Simplicity and balance are two principles to keep in mind when designing

   a planting. Three other principles are ______________________________,

   __________________________________ and ________________________________.

3. Any wall over _________ feet in height should be designed and installed
   by a professional, with approval from a licensed engineer.

4. ________________________________ fences, such as picket and split-rail
   fences, are more for setting an aesthetic tone and marking boundaries,

   while ________________________________ fences, such as board-and-batten
   and clapboard fences, keep out undesirable views, dust, wind and noise.

5. _______________________________________ grasses grow most actively in
   the cool spring and fall, and slowly in the hot summer. 

   _______________________________________ grasses grow vigorously in the
   summer months, and turn brown in cold weather.

6. There is no one "best" turfgrass. Different turfgrasses display various
   characteristics which must be weighed against each other when selecting
   a turfgrass to plant. Four of these characteristics are:

   _________________________________, _______________________________,

   _________________________________, and ________________________________.

7. An example of a cool-season grass is __________________________________.

   An example of a warm-season grass is __________________________________.

8. Opposite of established turf, a newly seeded lawn must receive

   ________________________________________________ waterings.

9. __________________________________________ irrigations encourage deep
   roots. This will help mature turfgrasses perform better in droughty
   conditions, and will save water overall.

10. When irrigating, enough water should be applied to wet the soil to a

   depth of _________________________ inches.

11. No more than ___________________________ of a grass blade's height
   should be removed in a single mowing.

12. _________________________________ is the nutrient most needed by turf.
   It is used in large quantities, and it moves out of the root zone very
   easily.

13. A __________________________ ratio between nitrogen, phosphorous and
   potassium is often recommended for turf plantings. A 21-7-14
   fertilizer would be an example of such a fertilizer ratio.

14. Start fertilizing _____________________________ grasses with the first
   signs of growth in the spring, and continue, generally speaking,
   through September.

15. ___________________________________ weeds are the most difficult to
   eradicate since the parent plant lives on from year to year, spreading
   vegetatively in addition to spreading by seeds.

16. By far, the best method of weed control is ___________________________.

17. Brown patch, leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew are all turf diseases

   caused by _______________________________.

18. A verticutter is a machine which removes ____________________________
   with sharp rotating vertical blades.

19. Two items to check when evaluating the water source for irrigation are

   _________________________________ and _____________________________.

20. With regard to water supply, sprinkler systems operate at relatively

   high __________________________ and high ___________________________
   compared to drip irrigation systems.

21. If a wet spot develops around the lowest elevation head on a sprinkler

   circuit, the usual cause is ______________________________.

22. When lettering on landscape plans, use _______________________________.
   These are universally recognized, and are not exceeded for clarity.

23. Heavier, darker lines are used to represent features in the landscape

   which are _____________________________ in relation to the viewer.

24. ______________________________________ state in words the quality of
   materials and the requirements for construction.

25. To convert cubic feet to cubic yards, the measure most often
   used for buying and selling materials, divide the number of cubic

   feet by _____________.


SHORT ANSWER/ESSAY: Answer the following questions as concisely as possible in the 
space provided.

26. Explain the kind of characteristics you would look for in trees that
   are to be used for:

   a. Street Trees:


   b. Patio Trees:


   c. Lawn Trees:



27. Identify three kind of "problem" landscaping situations, and the kind
   of plants that can be used to solve them: 












28. For each category below, give an example of one plant that prefers sun
   and one that prefers shade:

   Trees:


   Shrubs:


   Ground Covers:


   Perennials:



29. Identify three kinds of outdoor use areas:











30. Explain how plants should be arranged in the corner of a garden:








31. Name three kinds of paving materials for patios and walkways, and give
   one advantage of each kind.














32. Diagram below how piers, posts, beams, joists, and decking are used in
   the construction of a deck:















33. Name three kinds of water features that can be used to enhance the
   landscape:








34. With regard to the use of structural elements in the landscape, explain
   the concepts of unity and proportion.

   a. Unity:


   b. Proportion:



35. Place the following steps for preparing for a turf planting in the
   correct order:

   Control weeds, soil test, establish finished grade, amend soil, plant
   seed or sod, install utilities, rough grade.










36. Explain three things to remember when laying sod to insure a
   successful planting:










37. Explain how a reel mower differs from a rotary mower in terms of what
   they are most typically used for:











38. List 3 factors which are considered when determining fertilizing rates:








39. Describe 3 steps which can be taken in terms of routine maintenance
   which will discourage weeds in turf:













40. Describe four site factors which should be analyzed before designing an
   irrigation system:
















41. Describe three types of sprinkler heads and the main uses of each:
















42. Explain why sprinkler systems are divided into different circuits:








43. List four advantages of using a drip irrigation system:















44. Explain two ways in which designing a drip irrigation system differs
   from designing a sprinkler irrigation system:













45. List three types of templates which are available to assist landscape
   designers making their drawings:















46. Explain the difference between presentation drawings for a client and
   working drawings for a contractor:












47. In the space below, draw landscape symbols for the following:

   a. Coniferous evergreen:






   b. Deciduous tree:






   c. Vine:






   d. Brick paving:






   e. Property line: 

48. Explain three methods of quoting prices for a landscaping job:











49. Identify five categories of costs which have to be considered when
    preparing a bid:


















50. If you wanted to amend a landscape area measuring 30 feet by 40 feet
   with a four inch layer of redwood sawdust, how many cubic feet of
   sawdust would it take? Show your calculations.











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