Exam 28: Finishing Site Work

Deciduous trees are ____ trees.

When planting grass, more detailed information is usually given on the schedule of plantings or in the specifications.

The symbols used to represent trees and shrubs ____.

The last landscaping features to be planted are ____.

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 1 signifies ____.

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 5 signifies ____.

In _____________ regions, design landscaping that requires little or no watering.

Coniferous trees are ____ trees.

Among trees, shrubs and lawns, which are planted last?

A low retaining wall forms a well around the tree, allowing the roots of the tree to breathe.

The planter should be lined with a waterproof membrane, such as ____ (common plastic sheeting), or coated with asphalt waterproofing.

Retaining walls are used where gradual changes in elevation are required.

A low retaining wall is sometimes built around the base of a tree when the finished grade is ____ than the natural grade.

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 4 signifies ____.

In cold climates, the planter may be lined with compressible ___________, which allows the earth in the planter to expand as it freezes, without cracking the planter.

Grass is planted by seeding or ____.

____ should be done to ensure that storm run-off does not damage the plantings.

When landscaping, any constructed features (called site ____) are completed first.

Planters are sometimes included in the construction of retaining walls or attached to the building.

The accompanying figure shows some typical symbols used for plantings. Symbol 2 signifies ____.