Lawn and Ornamental - Landscape Maintenance / Ornamental and Turf Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Lawn and Ornamental - Landscape Maintenance / Ornamental and Turf Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which tool is best for trimming grass along walkways? A) Shovel B) String trimmer C) Hedge shears D) Rake B) String trimmer What is the primary purpose of mulching flower beds? A) To fertilize only B) To reduce weed growth and conserve moisture C) To water plants automatically D) To remove pests B) To reduce weed growth and conserve moisture When is the best time to prune most ornamental shrubs? A) Late winter or early spring B) Mid-summer C) Fall after frost 2 D) Late fall A) Late winter or early spring Which type of grass is best for cool-season lawns? A) Bermuda B) Fescue C) Zoysia D) St. Augustine B) Fescue What is the recommended mowing height for Kentucky bluegrass? A) 0.5–1 inch B) 2–3 inches C) 4–5 inches D) 6–7 inches B) 2–3 inches Which fertilizer ratio is highest in nitrogen? A) 10-10-10 B) 20-5-10 C) 5-10-20 D) 0-10-10 B) 20-5-10 3 Which of these is a common sign of overwatering turf? A) Wilting grass B) Yellowing and fungal growth C) Strong root growth D) Longer blades B) Yellowing and fungal growth Which pruning tool is best for small branches? A) Loppers B) Hand pruners C) Pole saw D) Hedge shears B) Hand pruners What is aeration used for in lawn maintenance? A) To apply fertilizer B) To improve soil compaction and root growth C) To trim grass evenly D) To kill weeds B) To improve soil compaction and root growth Which pest is most likely to damage ornamental shrubs? 4 A) Japanese beetles B) Earthworms C) Ladybugs D) Bees A) Japanese beetles What is the ideal soil pH for most ornamental