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Landscape Maintenance Questions

Homeowner Association
Landscape Maintenance/Water Conservation Questions

1. The water we drink today was here when the dinosaurs roamed our planet.
a) true b) false

2. The amount of fresh water on the Earth that is available for us to use is __________?
a) 10 percent b) 15 percent c) about 5 percent d) less than 1 percent

How deep into the soil does water need to penetrate to properly irrigate the following plants? (Please mark only one answer for each question.)

3. For Turf Grass
a) 0 – 6 inches b) 0 – 12 inches c) 0 – 24 inches d) 0 – 36 inches e) deeper than 36 inches

4. For Trees
a) 0 – 6 inches b) 0 – 12 inches c) 0 – 24 inches d) 0 – 36 inches e) deeper than 36 inches

5. For Shrubs
a) 0 – 6 inches b) 0 – 12 inches c) 0 – 24 inches d) 0 – 36 inches e) deeper than 36 inches

6. Which of these is generally a better method of watering trees?
a) Short, shallow waterings at frequent intervals b) Long, deep waterings at greater intervals

7. When we irrigate plants, the water should be applied at the base of the plant.
a) true b) false

8. Desert soils are, in general, high in soluble salts.
a) true b) false

9. Of all the bugs in the world, more than 95% are.......
a) pests b) beneficials c) controlled by insecticides d) ugly

10. In the low desert, Queen palms suffer from “bud rot” or “heart rot” which causes collapsed or stunted leaves.
a) true b) false

11. When is the best time to overseed a Bermuda lawn?
a) in the winter around January b) in the spring around March c) in the Fall, in October d) none of the above

12. How much water does Bermuda grass requires annually , if not overseeded?
a) more than 40 inches of water b) 25 gallons per square foot c) about the same as a swimming pool d) all of the above

13. A common problem (s) with landscape trees (is/are)
a) mower blight b) improper planting site c) improper watering d) all of the above

14. Legitimate reasons for pruning a tree include (mark all that apply)
a) Keep landscape personnel employed b) topping the tree to control its growth c) Remove dead, diseased or dying branches e) insure blooming by forcing new growth

15. Which of the following are landscaping myths?
a) adding mulch to the planting hole will cause faster growth
b) after pruning a branch, it is a good practice to seal the cut with pruning paint wound dressing.
c) when planting a new tree, it is a good idea to stake it securely
d) all of the above are myths

16. Desert-adapted trees should be pruned
a) in January b) after Monsoons c) May or June d) Any time is OK to prune

17. In any one year, the amount of foliage removed from a tree or shrub should be limited to _____?
a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 35%

18. The best time to dethatch a Bermuda grass lawn is
a) October b) September c) January d) May

19. A landscaper who applies pesticides or herbicides on common areas must hold a current license from the Structural Pest Control Commission.
a) True b) False

20. Reclaimed water is
a) Metered through boxes that are purple in color b) Less expensive than potable water c) A way to reduce using valuable ground water d) All of the above

21. When mowing a lawn, set the mower height to remove no more than: ________ of the total grass blade height
a) One-eight b) One-quarter c) One-third d) One-half

22. The most common cause of plant failure in Arizona landscapes is:
a) Diseases b) Insects c) Water d) Poorly adapted

23. Plants need to be pruned.
a) True b) False

24. Plants that are repeatedly shear pruned require more water and fertilizer.
a) True b) False

25. In the summer to keep Bermuda grass healthy it should be watered:
a) every day b) every other day c) twice a week d) twice a day

26. Make the following statement false. “Plants that are sheared into geometric shapes”...
a) require disposal of green waste b) take less time and training by the landscaper c) remind one of Disneyland d) bloom more frequently d) None of the above

27. There is a list of low water use plants produced by the Arizona Department of Water Resources that regulates landscaping by county and municipal governments when they landscape rights-of-way on highways, streets, sidewalks, curbs or shoulders.
a) True b) False

28. Our average annual rainfall in the Phoenix area is:
a) 12 Inches b) 5 Inches c) 10 inches d) 7 inches

29. The number of inches of water lost to evaporation / transpiration in an average Phoenix landscape is:
a) 10 inches b) 30 inches c) 60 inches d) 80 inches

30. Converting a turf area to Xeriscape can save ______ on your landscape maintenance budget.
a) 20 percent b) 30 percent c) 40 percent d) 50 percent

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Landscape Maintenance Answers

Homeowner Association - Landscape Maintenance/Water Conservation Questions

1. True
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. False
8. True
9. B
10. False
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. C
15. D
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. True
20. D
21. C
22. D
23. False
24. True
25. C
26. D
27. True
28. D
29. C or D
30. D