HORTICULTURE STATE
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
ground cover - ANSWERS-greatly enhance beauty of the landscape
erosion control on slopes
lawn maintenance reduction
filling narrow or odd areas
provides vegitative growth
reduces temp and glare
QUESTION 2
annuals - ANSWERS-complete life cycle in one growing season
QUESTION 3
perennials - ANSWERS-live longer than two years
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QUESTION 4
color bed guidelines - ANSWERS-use masses of the same color
pleasantly contrast the background
colors that blend together
locate color where you want to draw someones attention
QUESTION 5
Rose culture requirements - ANSWERS-8-10 hours of sun light
well drained area
plant bare root in the winter
QUESTION 6
thrips - ANSWERS-most common insect that damages roses
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QUESTION 7
aphids - ANSWERS-most common insect found in LA on roses
QUESTION 8
Roes Water requirment - ANSWERS-1 inch of water per week
QUESTION 9
Contract - ANSWERS-agreement enforceable by law
verbal or written
QUESTION 10
types of contracts - ANSWERS-unit price
cost plus
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