GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TEST 1 GUIDE 2025|GUARANTEED
PASS!!
5 main periods of tree growth
- answer-1. Youth/ juvenile stage( photosynthesis covers all energy demands).
2. Development of leaves stage( stored energy from previous growing season is
used.)
3. High sugar producing stage(photosynthetic activity is at its peak.)
4. Storage of energy stage( oils and starches are held in reserve for conversion back
to energy when needed.)
5. Dormancy stage( stored energy)
Aeration
- answer-All turf should be aerated a minimum of twice per year ( removing soil
material from the ground)
Causes of plant stress
- answer-Environment- Compacted soils, poor drainage, and restricted areas for
root growth. Areas that are exposed to road salts, air pollution, heated air flows, or
close to competition from turf grass. Transplanting
Chlorosis
- answer-Yellowing of leaves caused by the absence of chlorophyll. Seen in plants
grown in high pH soils
Common methods of watering
- answer-1. Sprinklers( effective in watering large areas)
2. Soaker hoses ( made of rubber and ooze water)
3. Watering bags( useful for newly transplanted trees).
4. Micro irrigation( closed system characterized by low operation pressure).
5. Soil watering needles ( slow work, dangerous installing).
Deciduous shrubs/ trees
- answer-Measure a trunks diameter to determine the size of a root ball.
Dethatching or verticutting
- answer-Once per year associated with turf renovation, overseeding, fertilizing etc
, Disease and insect control
- answer-Disease and insect control is programmed on a curative basis. Once
problem is identified managers try to induce immediate control measures.
Edging
- answer-Sidewalk, curbs, planting beds, pathways, or anything adjacent to
maintained turf should be edged once in every 4 to 6 mowings
Evergreen shrubs
- answer-1 foot of root ball for every 2 feet of height
Fertilization
- answer-Must be based on proper soil testing for Nitrogen(N) Phosphorus(P) and
Potassium(K). Mineral fertilizer application in order to replenish soil nutrients will
be an annual application providing between 2 and 4 pounds of Nitrogen per 1,000
square feet in a slow release formulation.
General site utilities
- answer-Provisions for regularly scheduled inspections of all systems ( service to
the site, distribution systems, emergency back up or shut down provisions and
individual fixtures)
Glucose
- answer-Sugars
How to fertilize
- answer-The root zone is the area where roots grow, most tree roots are found in
the top two feet of soil, and extend one and a half times the width of the tree, small
feeder roots located top 12 to 15 inches of soil.
Major types of mulch
- answer-1. Organic mulch- originate from plant material ( wood chips, bark,
hulls, pine needles)
2. Inorganic mulch- doesn't originate from plant material( rock, rubber)
Methods for fertilizing
- answer-1. Dry fertilizing- sold in granular( method involves placing dry fert in
the root zone of plant with series of holes 2-3 inches in diameter made by augar or
punch bar
PASS!!
5 main periods of tree growth
- answer-1. Youth/ juvenile stage( photosynthesis covers all energy demands).
2. Development of leaves stage( stored energy from previous growing season is
used.)
3. High sugar producing stage(photosynthetic activity is at its peak.)
4. Storage of energy stage( oils and starches are held in reserve for conversion back
to energy when needed.)
5. Dormancy stage( stored energy)
Aeration
- answer-All turf should be aerated a minimum of twice per year ( removing soil
material from the ground)
Causes of plant stress
- answer-Environment- Compacted soils, poor drainage, and restricted areas for
root growth. Areas that are exposed to road salts, air pollution, heated air flows, or
close to competition from turf grass. Transplanting
Chlorosis
- answer-Yellowing of leaves caused by the absence of chlorophyll. Seen in plants
grown in high pH soils
Common methods of watering
- answer-1. Sprinklers( effective in watering large areas)
2. Soaker hoses ( made of rubber and ooze water)
3. Watering bags( useful for newly transplanted trees).
4. Micro irrigation( closed system characterized by low operation pressure).
5. Soil watering needles ( slow work, dangerous installing).
Deciduous shrubs/ trees
- answer-Measure a trunks diameter to determine the size of a root ball.
Dethatching or verticutting
- answer-Once per year associated with turf renovation, overseeding, fertilizing etc
, Disease and insect control
- answer-Disease and insect control is programmed on a curative basis. Once
problem is identified managers try to induce immediate control measures.
Edging
- answer-Sidewalk, curbs, planting beds, pathways, or anything adjacent to
maintained turf should be edged once in every 4 to 6 mowings
Evergreen shrubs
- answer-1 foot of root ball for every 2 feet of height
Fertilization
- answer-Must be based on proper soil testing for Nitrogen(N) Phosphorus(P) and
Potassium(K). Mineral fertilizer application in order to replenish soil nutrients will
be an annual application providing between 2 and 4 pounds of Nitrogen per 1,000
square feet in a slow release formulation.
General site utilities
- answer-Provisions for regularly scheduled inspections of all systems ( service to
the site, distribution systems, emergency back up or shut down provisions and
individual fixtures)
Glucose
- answer-Sugars
How to fertilize
- answer-The root zone is the area where roots grow, most tree roots are found in
the top two feet of soil, and extend one and a half times the width of the tree, small
feeder roots located top 12 to 15 inches of soil.
Major types of mulch
- answer-1. Organic mulch- originate from plant material ( wood chips, bark,
hulls, pine needles)
2. Inorganic mulch- doesn't originate from plant material( rock, rubber)
Methods for fertilizing
- answer-1. Dry fertilizing- sold in granular( method involves placing dry fert in
the root zone of plant with series of holes 2-3 inches in diameter made by augar or
punch bar
