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When choosing a pump for a water feature what should you look for ?

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A pump that can move a minimum of 2x the volume of the water feature/hour

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In some cases small water features are ideal because the require less maintenance than larger instillations. True/False

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False. Small water feature require as much maintenance as larger instillations

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Pond skimmers/biofalls are considered mechanical filters. True/False

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False

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Water do not need to match the scale of the existing property and existing elements. True/False

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False

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On average what percentage of water in the feature should be replaced at one time

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10% should be replaced at one time

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What % of a pond surface should be covered w/ leaves and aquatics to reduce algae blooms

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50-75%

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What is a typical amount of evaporation from the a water feature

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3-5 cm

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How long will the blooms of a deep water lily last

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3 days

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What is the purpose of adding native water to a pond as part of the balancing process

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To inoculate the pond w/ natural beneficial bacteria and other aquatic life

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The key word MUST in a question discounts what answers

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All of the above

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When excavating a water feature the walls should have what angle of slope

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30 degrees

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What is the ratio of height to length for a aesthetically pleasing steam flowing from a waterfall

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1:3. Ratio of height to length.

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What kind of soil will bog plants thrive in

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1:1 mix of loam and organic matter

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When excavating a site for a preformed pond, the hole should be how much wider than the preformed pond

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8cm

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What shade perennial is a winter interest

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Ligularia

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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE is drought tolerant

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Astilbe

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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE does not get cut back in fall

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Bergenia

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Ligularia dentata belongs to which family

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ASTERACEAE

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Ageopodium podagraria ‘verigatum’ belongs to the family

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APIACEAE

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What is the latin name and family of Snow On The Mountain

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Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’. APIACEAE

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What is the latin name and family of Bugbane

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Actaea racemosa. RUNUCULACEAE

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Dicentra spectabilis belongs to the family

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PAPAVERACEAE

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Astilbe spp. belongs to the family

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SAXIFRAGACEAE

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Bergenia spp. belongs to the family

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SAXIFRAGACEAE

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Which perennials are not cut back in fall (4 pnts)
Periwinkle, Ajuga, Lamium, Bergenia
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Which perennials should be cut back in fall and in the June prune
Hosta and Bleeding heart
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Which SAXIFRAGACEAE has red fall colour
Bergenia
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What is the family of the Umbels
APIACEAE
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What family does Hosta belong too
ASPARAGACEAE
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Spotted Dead Nettle family and latin name
LAMIACEAE. Lamium
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What is the latin name and family of Bugleweed
Ajuga. LAMIACEAE
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What is the latin name and family of Lady mantle
Alchemilla mollis. ROSACEAE
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Which PAPAVERACEAE has pink new growth and needs to watch for in spring
Bleeding Heart
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Which family and sub-family have hollow stems
APIACEAE and Fumatoris
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What is the common name and family of Vinca Minor
Periwinkle. APOCYNACEAE
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Which perennial has hollow stems and must be cut back in the June Prune. Latin and Common name
Dicentra spectabilis. Bleeding Hearts
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Which perennials are Full sun - full shade
Goutweed, Hosta, Lady's mantle
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What is the goal of early pruning
To train and shape the tree
39
Should more than 33% of the living crown be removed in one pruning ? True/False
False
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What is the #1 cause of tree wounds worldwide
Weed Whip
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Old trees can take the same pruning dose as younger trees, True/False
False
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Ingrown wound-wood that curls inward and forms rapidly is known as
Rams Horning
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Training a tree to grow in two dimensions is known as
Espalier
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Branches 4cm or less should be pruned with a
Loppers
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What does NTP stand for
Natural Target Pruning
46
Evergreens are excurrent or decurrent form trees
Excurrent - A-form
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An A-form tree is known as
Excurrent
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A open formed tree is know as
Decurrent
49
What are the ABC's of pruning
A- Asses Tree B- bad branch Pruning C-Competing branch prune
50
Does the packing slip have prices, True or False
False
51
Must bare-root stock be stored cold, True or False
True, It must be kept dormant
52
What direction are the prevailing winds from in Alberta
North or West
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Does there need to be a mound at the bottom of a bare root stock hole for planting, True or False
True
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During leaf abscission bud break. Before you've learned tree anatomy and physiology . These are the worst times to prune a tree. True or False
True
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What is the process by which a parenchyma cell in the axial rays block vessels and initiate a reaction zone
Tylosis
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Is summer during active photosynthesis the best time to prune trees known as bleeders. True or False
True
57
Coniferous trees can be planted spring, fall and in the middle of August to early sept with irrigation
Yes
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Should deciduous trees be planted after bud break in Alberta
No
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Which wetland plant has compound foliage, 3-5 leaflets, buds that are soft/pubescent. Has winged samaras
Box Elder, Acer negundo
60
This deciduous shrub has chiclet-bark and is a good home for birds
Philadelphus lewisii cvr Waterton. Mock Orange
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Which pine is the classic xmas tree. Cones are colourful, disintegrate quickly and are found only at the top of the tree
Abies balsamea. Balsam Fur
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Which salix cvr is grown for its large male flowers
Salix caprea 'Marquette'. Pussy Willow
63
What grade of sand should be used for bedding sand in a segmental stone instillation
#5
64
What is the minimum thickness of the compacted base for a driveway
150mm
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What is the maximum acceptable surface area loss from freeze/thaw testing for segmental pavers
500g/m squared
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What is the minimum thickness for a compacted base of a pedestrian walkway or patio
100mm
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Which wetland species has slender, tight leaf buds -alternately attached - w/ single , entire bud scales
Salix spp. S. purpurea 'flamingo'
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The common name and family of Acer negundo is
Box elder or Manitoba maple. SAPINDACEAE
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Which hydrangea is more shade tolerant and tends to be smaller
Hydrangea arborescences
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Which pine has 3 needles per bundle that are very long. This is a BIG tree
Pinus ponderosa. Ponderosa Pine
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When planting Juniperus sabina what are two maintenance considerations you should be aware of
Not all var. are chinook tolerant
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Which pine has smooth grey bark. Needles point outward 5/bundle with a blue tone. Is often multi stemmed in nature
Limber Pine. Pinus flexilis
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Which pine has curved cones that point away from the tree
Jack Pine. Pinus banksiana
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Which boreal pine is the Provincial Tree of Alberta
Lodgepole pine. Pinus contorta latifolia
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Which ROSACEAE has thorny branches and prefers alkaline soils but may not thrive for 10-15yrs
Crataegus x mordenensis. Hawthorn
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Which Hawthorn has flowers that start white but mature to pink
Crataegus x mordenensis cvr 'Toba'
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Which ROSEACEAE cannot be planted to deeply and is threatend by Yellowbelly Sapsucker damage
Mountain ash. Sorbus americana.
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What is the latin name of Kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos uva ursi
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The native deciduous pine is a
Tamarac. Larix laricina
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Which pine tree has pine cones that start out green and are found everywhere on the tree
Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca
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Which pine has pyramidal form. Flat needles. Smooth silvery back when young but turns deeply plated when its older
Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca
82
What is the minimum compressive strength of segmental pavers
7200 psi
83
Juniperus scopulorum common name
Upright Juniper
84
If you were planting a mountain garden which family would you start with
SAXIFRAGACEAE
85
Which family has spurred nectauires and many stamens
RANUNCULACEAE
86
Which forest plant has a 6 week bloom time, blooming from early summer till mid-august
Bethlehem Sage. Pulmonaria saccharata. BORAGINACEAE
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Which plant has anther that produce pollen which can be used for dye
Lily. Lilium spp. LILIACEAE
88
The family and latin name of columbine is
RANUNCLACEAE. Aquilegia
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Which plant can act as a water substitute
Clips. Campanula carpatica
90
This plant was used for hunting wolves
Wolfsbane. Monkshood. Aconitum napellus
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The flower of the plant is an open cyme w/ 4 white showy bracts
Bunchberry. Cornus canadensis.
92
The family and latin of seberian bugloss is
Brunnera macrophylla. BORAGINACEAE
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What is ACQ used for
Pressure treating wood. ACQ = Alkaline Cooper Quatemary
94
What is the recommended height of a deck stair
7-8"
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Staining pressure treated wood will not extend its life span. True/False
False
96
To provide a solid surface weather tight deck, the decking is constructed from tile or fiberglass. True/False
True
97
Under what conditions should concrete footing be used over earth/gravel
In areas with a danger of frost heave
98
Well constructed fences are highly effective at eliminating noise. True/False
False
99
What method would you use for checking square on a deck
3-4-5 method.
100
The 2-3-4 method is a good way to check a deck for square. True/False
False. 3-4-5 method
101
What effects the # of posts/footings needed for a given deck
The size of the deck and the predicated load
102
A filled posthole should be level with surrounding ground
No. It will fill with water if level. It should be crowned
103
Footings should be above the frost line
False
104
Joists hang from a ledger rather than sitting on beams or posts
True
105
Fences usually do not require permits or inspections
True
106
For maximun strength its best to attach stringers flat on the top of a post
No
107
Pressure treated wood has a life expectancy of approximately 20yrs
Yes
108
Chainlink fence is easy to install; available in a range of prices depending on height/strength needed
Yes
109
What is the recommended step/riser height for a deck stair
7-8"

LHAP Year 2-3 (12 decks)

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