CSS 202 quiz 10 mowing, CSS 202 quiz 9 establishment 2, CSS 202 quiz 8 establishment 1, CSS Test 2

While not advisable, what is the lowest height at which some golf putting greens are being mowed? Question options: 0.1 inch 0.25 inch 0.33 inch 0.4 inch 0.5 inch

0.1 inch

Newly laid sod should not be allowed to dry down for at least six weeks after installation. T or F

False

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The term "sod" applies only to turf grown for transplant purposes, either before it is harvested, in transit, and for a period of time after it is laid, that is until the turf is established. T or F

true

What is the recommended height-of-cut for seedlings or shoots?

2 inches

With regards to striping turf, place the following species in the correct order from easiest to most difficult. __hybrid bermudagrass __turf-type tall fescue __St. Augustinegrass __perennial ryegrass

3,2,4,1

If you were standing on the Y as indicated in the drawing, which statement would most likely be true? Question options: Stripe 1 appears darker than Stripe 2. Stripe 2 appears darker than Stripe 1. Both stripes would appear to be about the same shade.

Both stripes would appear to be about the same shade.

Which of the following is the preferred order as to the best time of year to establish turf from seed. summer, spring, fall spring, summer, fall fall, spring, summer fall, summer, spring summer, fall, spring spring, fall, summer

Fall, spring, summer

Which of the following is true concerning scalping? Question options: Repeated scalpings decrease plant carbohydrate reserves. Dull mower blades do not contribute to scalping per se. Root growth slows but photosynthesis rate remains fairly constant. Visual effects typically last longer in the late spring than in the late fall. Mowing in two directions decreases scalping effects.

Repeated scalpings decrease plant carbohydrate reserves. Dull mower blades do not contribute to scalping per se.

If you were standing on the X as indicated in the drawing, which statement would most likely be true? Stripe 2 appears darker than Stripe 1. Stripe 1 appears darker than Stripe 2. Both stripes would appear to be about the same shade

Stripe 1 appears darker than Stripe 2.

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Time or place

Bargain turfgrass seed should be avoided. T or F

True

Having irrigation widens the establishment window. T or F

True

Sod establishment is more labor intensive than seeding. T or F

True

The incorporation of agricultural lime is intended to result in and increase in a soil's pH. T or F

True

What characteristics are not determined by typical soil tests?

color

What is a primary benefit for using a mulch during establishment from seed? -increase aeration -provide shade -conserve moisture -control weeds -provide nutrients

conserve moisture

Thoroughly tilling soil:

destroys soil structure

Annual broadleaved weeds are the most troublesome for establishing turf. Tor F

false

Fertilizer efficiency increases as soil pH decreases below 6.0. T or F

false

Fertilizer should be applied to newly laid sod. T or F

false

Moderatel amounts of sand incorporated into the top 4 to 6" can effectively alter soil texture. T or F

false

Mowing is the most effective way to create a visual pattern. T or F

false

Mowing is the second most expensive cultural practice associated with turf management. T or F

false

Not collecting clippings causes thatch. T or F

false

Poor surface drainage conditions often go away by themselves. T or F

false

Reel-mower blades must be engaged in order to be used to effectively stripe turf. T or F

false

The "One-Third Rule" says to leave no more than one-third of the grass blades uncut when mowing. T or F

false

Turf soil samples should include the foliage and thatch layer. TorF

false

A rotary mower cuts grass when the whirling mower blade _________ the grass. Question options: lasers shears impacts shaves slices carves

impacts

The original research that formed the basis for the One-Third Rule was done on _________________. Question options: Spartan Grade A Mix golf putting greens Kentucky bluegrass lawns hybrid bermudagrass athletic fields none of these answers

none of these answers

Liming the soil as part of the seeding process can lead to the fixation of what element?

phosphorus

During the Finish Grade step of Establishment, what occurrence aides settling of the soil?

rainfall

The most common material used as a hydromulch is... Question options: recycled paper crumb rubber wheat straw ground leaf litter granulated limestone

recycled paper

In practical terms, the way to practically establish a bunch-type turfgrass is with ..... plugs sod seed stolons tissue culture

seed

When used in establishment, what is another term for stolons?

sprigs

A foundation fertilizer is also known as a ________ fertilizer.

starter

When transplanting plugs of turfgrass (or any other potted plant), research has shown that better results occur when you ...

tear apart the roots

Persisting clumps of clippings can cause the turf below to yellow and possibly die. This phenomenon is called _________________ . Question options: turf anorexia. induced fermentation the blackout effect. the silo effect. photo inhibition photoassimilate interruption

the silo affect

The damage resulting from leaving large clumps of clippings on a turf is called ______________. Question options: the Septic Effect mowing mildew Green Chop injury ultra-shading the Silo Effect

the silo effect

What is the most commonly overlooked cultural practice during the first two years following establishment with sod? proper mowing adequate fertilization timely aerification weed control

timely aerification

What other name do lawn maintenance professionals commonly use for a walk-behind mower with 2-ft or less swath width. Question options: tidy-up mower spruce mower trim mower finish mower edge mower touch-up mower two-cycle mower

trim mower

Cutting height can be gradually raised or lowered during the growing season. T or F

true

Establishment-care strategy shifts when seedlings or shoots emerge. T or F

true

Given adequate moisture and favorable temperatures, the most critical thing that insures germination is seed-to-soil contact. T or F

true

If different soil types are present, composite soil samples should be assimilated separately from each distinctive soil-type area. T or F

true

Only well rotted, air-dried material should be considered if using manure as a soil amendment. Tor F

true

Proper mowing frequency involves leaving at least two-thirds of the leaves uncut. T or F

true

Seeds are the most commonly used propagules for establishing cool-season turfgrasses. T or F

true

Soil sampling for turfgrasses should be confined to the top four inches of soil. T or F

true

The first step of establishment is to rid the area of persistent weeds and their propagules as much as possible. T or F

true

Turf can be successfully established from sod as long as the soil is not frozen. T or F

true

When using glyphosate for non-selective weed control during establishment, a follow-up application is warranted if weeds persist. Tor F

true

What type of mower is growing fastest in terms of its popularity Question options: zero-turn wide-swath walk-behind front-mounted deck belly-mounted reel gang

zero-turn