2016 National FFA Nursery/ Landscape Exam

The ___ view of a proposed landscape project, as shown above allows better visualization of the designers intensions.

the new growth on pine trees is known in horticulture terms as:

what is the primary purpose for adjusting soil pH

how many trees can be grown on one acre if planted in rows that are 6 feet apart with trees in the rows 4 feet apart?

Items in the landscape such as walls, water features, paving, and fencing are referred to as part of the:

A recommended size for home compost piles is generally:

A rate of 10-10-10 got added to a lawn, the next three days it rained, whoch element is depleted by the rain

When should azaleas, hydrangeas, dogwoods, and other trees and shrubs that bloom on old wood be pruned?

The service area of the home landscape might include a:

there are several reasons for staking and guying, which of these is not a reason for staking and guying trees?

a garden center prucases $1000 worth of plants, if the sales tax is 5%, what would be the total charge?

which of these formula for photosynthesis (when in the presence of light energy)?

a growing structure that is similar to a greenhouse but has no heat or ventalation is called a:

the recomended method of preparing disposable foam earplugs before inserting into the ear is to:

the color of hydrangea blooms (Hydrangea macrophylla) is closely related to:

which of these would be involved in reasearch and control of pathogenic organisms and plants?

lady bugs are known for feeding on:

the best definition of hydroseeding is:

which of these is correct about the depth you should plant bare roots and containered plants in a landscape?

the phenomenon shown above is known as:

If the landscape slopes 18 feet over a horizontal distance of 100 feet, the slope of this site is said to be __ percent.

which should you cut with on turf to achieve the best look?

which of these best describes the natural turfgrass propogation process shown above?

which of the following groups of plants are most often propogated by seed?

foundation plants of a home landscape should generally beable to move the viewers eye to the door, ehat is this called?

Landscaping that utilizes plants, materials, and techniques to conserve water while eliminating Supplemental water is:

it is recomended to remove no more than ___ of the turfgrass leaf-blade height at each mowing.

variable costs in the operation of a nursery would iclude:

Dead heading is a labor intensive process for landscapers and homeowners. The major objective to dead heading is to:

A landscape architectural firm was hired to design and oversee a landscape project. Those who installed these items are:

the 'leaves' on junipers are best described as:

which of these best descrbes an invasive plant species

This system of nursery production is known as the___ production system

AT the end of the year, employers issue their full time and most part time workers a ___.

Barbara is preparing a landscape. She wants a useful and enjoyable landscape. Which below is not relevant?

A 50 pound bag of a 10-12-15 fertilizer contains____ pounds of nitrogen

This tool has four 90 degree corners and can be used to accurately draw horizontal and vertical lines.

which of the following is an example of an unethical business practice?

A pH of 5.0 is 10 times more acidic than pH 6.0, and___ times more acid than than a pH of 7.0.

this mesh fabric above allows water through while holding back sediment, which mesh rabric is this?

A homeowner trained branches of a ornamental shrub to grow flat on a wall, what plant art form is this?

in which is there likely to have roots damaged during harvest, which may slow their growth when transplanted?

which of the following soil ingredients should not be used in a potting mix for nursery stock?

Which is the best caption for the picture above

A horizon is a siphon-type device often used as a proportioning device, to dispense___ into irrigation water

when propogating plants, why should leaves that grow below the soil line or touching the top of the soil be removed

Which of the following is a properly written botinical name for Japanese maple?

at maturity, a large deciduous tree planted on the north side of a south facing home in continental United States will:

when fertilizing trees in the landscape, it is generally recommended to:

what is the most likely scenario for the image above, which shows a limb removed and bark stripped away?