Topic 5 : Guidelines for Good Planting Practices

The primary advantage of balled and burlap over bare-root trees during transplanting is ____.

• easier to ship and handle

• easier for landscape workers to dig

• usually survives better

• do not requires as much staking and support

What material is typically used for staking young trees?

• Metal rods

• Wire ropes

• Nylon rope

• Wooden stakes

Which of the following mulch is most suitable for urban area plants

• Rice husk

• Cocoa-fiber

• Plastic silvershine

• Grass clippings

Your neighbour wants to trasnplant one of the trees that he has in his garden to new house about 10km away since it has been planted by his late grandfather who passed away 25 years ago. What is the suitable method he should choose in tranplanting the tree?

• Bare root

• Containerized

• Mechanical mover

• Balled and burlapped

Which of the following is the recommended size of stake for a palm?

• 20mmx20mmx300mm

• 50mmx50mmx300mm

• 20mmx20mmx3000mm

• 50mmx50mmx3000mm

You just found out that the soil in your latest project site is not suitable for planting since it has pH level of 3.5. Which of the following materials can be used to improve the soil condition?

• Lime

• Topsoil

• Fertilizer

• Organic mulch

One of advantages of using the bare root transplanting method is _____.

• takes more time to transplant

• less transportation cost since it is lightweight

• can be stored for a long period

• root system is not disturbed

Proper irrigation and drainage are important factors in planting practices to ensure plant helath and prevent water-related issues

• True

• False

To minimize the damage of palms during transportation from the nursery to the project site, their fronds must be exposed

• True

• False

Which department has the power to execute the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in Malaysia?

• Forest commissioner

• Local Authority

• National Landscape Department (JLN)

• Ministry of Agriculture