Topic 4 : Planting plan & Specification

Which of the following is not the basic component of a planting plan?

• Plant nos

• Plant symbol

• Planting method

• Planting schedule

Which factor should be considered while determining the space between plants in a planting schedule?

• Soil pH

• Plant maturity

• Watering system

• Sunlight requirement

To ensure the consistency of quality in plant materials and workmanship, a landscape designer should include which of the following components in the planting plan?

• Planting notes

• Planting palette

• Planting method

• Planting schedule

All of the following information can be obtained from a planting plan except _______

• Plant image

• Planting cost

• Planting method

• Planting maintenance

What are the similarities between symbolic and semi-symbolic techniques in preparing a planting plan?
I. Plants are keyed

II. Represent plant masses
III. Take longer time to produce
IV. No rendering of the symbols

• I & II

• I & III

• I & IV

• III & IV

What is the primary purposes of selecting plant material based on native species in a planting plan proposal?

• To encourage biodiversity

• To enhance aesthetic appeal

• To reduce space usage

• To minimize maintenance requirements

All the statements below are correct about this diagram except _____

• suitable for client presentation

• does not represent plant masses

• all plants have a representational form

• gives a fairly accurate location of plants

The colour scheme is an important aesthetic aspect of a planning plan, contributing to the overall visual appeal of the landscape

• True

• False

What does trunk caliper measure?

• Tree age

• Tree height

• Tree canopy

• Tree diameter

A document to ensure the routine activities performed by the workers in maintaining the plants.

• Planting method

• Planting plan

• Planting detail

• Landscape maintenance checklist