Hort 2 6.03

What type of mower does Mrs. Brown select to mow her fescue grass lawn?

• Flail mower

• Reel mower

• Rotary mower

• Sickle mower

After John selects the appropriate equipment to treat thatch buildup, the next step in the procedure to fix the problem is to:

• Calculate the cost to fix the problem

• Determine he time required to fix the problem

• Determine what the problem is

• Use equipment to treat the problem

Before applying maintenance fertilizer to turfgrass, Bill should determine the:

• Amount of fertilizer needed

• Amount of water needed

• Brand of fertilizer

• Type of mower needed

After Bob notices that his turfgrass is wilted, the next step in the irrigation procedure is to:

• Determine the amount of water the irrigation system delivers

• Determine the cost of watering the turf

• Turn the water control valve off to stop water flow

• Turn the water control valve on to apply water

After Andy determines his grass needs to be mowed, the next step is to:

• Determine whether to bag or mulch the clippings

• Inspect the mower blades before mowing

• Mow the grass to the proper height

• Select the correct type of mower for the grass

After Angie determines the irrigation system is delivering ½ inch of water per hour, her next step in the irrigation procedure is to:

• Determine the amount of water the turf needs

• Determine if the turf needs to be watered

• Determine the cost of watering the turf

• Turn the water control on to apply irrigation

If the recommended cutting height for St. Augustine grass is 3 inches, what is the maximum grass height in inches before the grass should be mowed?

• 3

• 3.5

• 4

• 4.5

Gail determines that the grass clippings will not damage the growing turf. What is the next step that she should use with the clippings?

• Bag

• Burn

• Fertilize

• Mulch

What is the last step in the procedure used to mow turfgrass?

• Determine the grass needs mowing

• Inspect the mower blades before mowing

• Mow using the correct type of mower

• Water the lawn for two hours

Mrs. Garcia has determined that the mower blades are badly worn and damaged. What should she do next?

• File the blades for balance

• Install new blades

• Oil the blades

• Sharpen the blades