Landscape Design & Installation Flashcards
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What is the recommended minimum soil volume (cubic feet) for a medium-sized street tree to achieve adequate establishment?
Answer: 600 cu ft
Research-based standards, including CU-Structural Soil guidelines, recommend approximately 600 cubic feet of adequate rooting volume for a medium street tree to thrive long-term.
In a landscape bed installation, the proper method for placing mulch around the base of a newly planted tree is to:
Answer: Spread mulch in a flat ring keeping it away from the trunk
Mulch should be spread in a flat donut ring, 2–4 inches deep, keeping it 6 inches away from the trunk to prevent rot and pest issues.
Which design element refers to the transition from one area or plant grouping to another using plants of intermediate size or texture?
Answer: Transition
Transition is the gradual change in plant size, texture, or color that creates a smooth visual flow between different areas of the landscape.
When designing for stormwater management, a bioswale is best described as:
Answer: A vegetated channel designed to slow and filter stormwater runoff
A bioswale is a vegetated, shallow channel that conveys, treats, and infiltrates stormwater runoff, reducing pollutant loads and peak flow rates.
Which document in a landscape construction set typically includes plant quantities, sizes, and specifications for procurement?
Answer: Plant schedule
The plant schedule (or plant list) details the botanical name, common name, quantity, container size, and specification notes for all plants in the design.
According to best practices, what is the appropriate depth for organic mulch in a landscape bed?
Answer: 2–4 inches
A 2–4 inch mulch layer suppresses weeds, conserves moisture, and moderates soil temperature without suffocating roots or creating anaerobic conditions.
In landscape design, 'borrowed scenery' refers to:
Answer: Incorporating views of features beyond the property boundary into the design
Borrowed scenery is a design strategy where views of distant natural or built features are framed and incorporated to visually extend the landscape beyond property limits.