HORT 100: Unit 34

Mulching can reduce water loss by:

90%

What is most of the freshwater in the United States used for?

irrigation

Organic mulches are important:

to conserve moisture. as sources of organice matter. to reduce weeds/improve aesthetic value.

Most flowering water plants require at least _______ hours of full sun to flower well.

6

What plants are best to plant on a green roof?

Sedums

How can water conservation be practiced during irrigation?

Use a rain control sensor. Water early in the moring to reduce evaporation. Do not water at night because of disease problems.

_________ are the most natural way of enjoying moving water in the landscape.

Waterfalls

Organic matter will:

aerate the soil

Drip irrigation is used in the landscape business to:

apply water slowly to the plant root zone. make more efficient use of water. reduce pollution of the environment.

Bog areas are planted:

around the outside edge of the pond.

Green roof plants have the ability to transpire water:

at night

How have landscapers adopted new and innovative irrigation practices to enhance landscapes?

created landscapes with greener lawns and beautiful gardens. added value to the residential home programmed irrigation improves application uniformity

Turf areas in xeriscaping designs should be seeded in:

drought-tolerant grass.

In cities and urban areas heat islands are created by:

fewer plants as a result of construction.

The basic types of irrigation systems used in the United States are:

flood irrigation. spray irrigation. drip irrigation.

Xeriscaping basic concepts involve the following landscape principles:

good design and planning/low-volume irrigation. improved soil conditions/using mulches. plant selection/proper landscape maintenance.

Good design in xeriscaping is important because:

it allows plants to be grouped according to their water needs. plants that require high water usage can be planted together. it helps to improve water conservation.

Wet areas with high water tables should be avoided for in-ground ponds because:

the pond can float up out of the ground.

Ground covers are excellent xeriscape plants because:

they come in a wide variety of colors. they conserve moisture. they come in a variety of textures.

Xeriscaping is a landscaping process that incorporates:

water conservation for the future of our environment.