p. 1 LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE
STUDY GUIDE CORRECT 100%
How many lbs of 8-8-8 is needed to apply 1 lb of N per 1000 sq. ft.? - ANSWER12.5
lbs
Why maintain foliage on bulbs after they flower? - ANSWERTo provide a source of
carbohydrates to be stores in the bulb
When is the best time of the year to apply preeminence lawn herbicide in LA? -
ANSWERBefore weeds emerge Feb
Why is it import to give the scientific names when ordering plants from a grower? -
ANSWERcommunication and accuracy
what causes non-pathogenic plant diseases? - ANSWERNutrient deficency
What is one of the most incorrect cultural conditions that kill many indoor plants? -
ANSWEROver watering
Which months generally are not recommended for shrub fertilization on Louisiana? -
ANSWEROctober- November
What are 3 body regions of an insect? - ANSWERHead, thorax, abdomen
true or false, All insects have 6 pair of legs? - ANSWERFALSE, 3 pairs (6 legs)
A fertilizer with an analysis of 10-20-15 contains which percentage of each element?
- ANSWER10% N -20% P-15% K
The best time to plant roses in LA? - ANSWERDecember thru February
How many cubic yards of sand is needed for bed prep is a ratio is .1.1.1 (sand,
organic matter, top soil) is desired for a 1000 sq. ft area raised 8"? - ANSWER8.148
cubic yards
What are the deficiency symptoms of iron? - ANSWERPale yellow leaves w/ distinct
green veins, upper leaves show symptoms first
In which ways are Chrysanthemums commonly propagated? - ANSWERDivision
What symptoms are generally associated with a plant that is moved from high to low
light intensity w/o being acclimated? - ANSWERRapid defoliation, sudden leaf drop
the ideal mowing height for St. Augustine is? - ANSWER2.5 -3"
What does nana mean? - ANSWERdwarf
STUDY GUIDE CORRECT 100%
How many lbs of 8-8-8 is needed to apply 1 lb of N per 1000 sq. ft.? - ANSWER12.5
lbs
Why maintain foliage on bulbs after they flower? - ANSWERTo provide a source of
carbohydrates to be stores in the bulb
When is the best time of the year to apply preeminence lawn herbicide in LA? -
ANSWERBefore weeds emerge Feb
Why is it import to give the scientific names when ordering plants from a grower? -
ANSWERcommunication and accuracy
what causes non-pathogenic plant diseases? - ANSWERNutrient deficency
What is one of the most incorrect cultural conditions that kill many indoor plants? -
ANSWEROver watering
Which months generally are not recommended for shrub fertilization on Louisiana? -
ANSWEROctober- November
What are 3 body regions of an insect? - ANSWERHead, thorax, abdomen
true or false, All insects have 6 pair of legs? - ANSWERFALSE, 3 pairs (6 legs)
A fertilizer with an analysis of 10-20-15 contains which percentage of each element?
- ANSWER10% N -20% P-15% K
The best time to plant roses in LA? - ANSWERDecember thru February
How many cubic yards of sand is needed for bed prep is a ratio is .1.1.1 (sand,
organic matter, top soil) is desired for a 1000 sq. ft area raised 8"? - ANSWER8.148
cubic yards
What are the deficiency symptoms of iron? - ANSWERPale yellow leaves w/ distinct
green veins, upper leaves show symptoms first
In which ways are Chrysanthemums commonly propagated? - ANSWERDivision
What symptoms are generally associated with a plant that is moved from high to low
light intensity w/o being acclimated? - ANSWERRapid defoliation, sudden leaf drop
the ideal mowing height for St. Augustine is? - ANSWER2.5 -3"
What does nana mean? - ANSWERdwarf
