AZ FFA NURSERY LANDSCAPE CDE

AZ FFA NURSERY LANDSCAPE CDE Which of these is a safety feature on a chainsaw? - chain brake An orange triangle displayed on the back of equipment that is moved short distances along public roads is referred to as a(n) _____ sign. - slow-moving vehicle Which of these statements is true? - Landscapers generally purchase their plants from wholesalers. What is the ANLA? - American Nursery and Landscape Association Which of these can be a plant disease vector? - all of these Most landscape irrigation systems are installed using _____ pipe. - PVC The majority of a plant's stomata are located on the: - leaves A plant in the window, growing toward the sunlight, is an example of: - phototropism The major function of the root hairs is to: - absorb water and minerals Which are signal words used on pesticide labels? - Caution, Warning, Danger Most deciduous shade trees and non-flowering shrubs are best pruned during: - late winter and early spring A common cause of tall, spindly growth of container-grown nursery stock is: - over crowding A low LD50 rating of a pesticide means that the pesticide is: - highly hazardous to humans Which of these are relatively new landscape features designed to prevent rapid water runoff from landscapes? - Retention and detention ponds and rain gardens When sodding a lawn: - the sod strips should be placed tight against the adjoining sod. Which is the recommended method of aerating turf? - core aerators The _____ on hydrangeas can be changed by adjusting the pH of the soil. - flower color Soil pH refers to the _____ of a soil. - acidity or alkalinity Silvery trails on and around plants are a sign of: - slugs Which of these insects is the smallest? - aphids