SECTION J

Question 1

GO THROUGH GRASS HANDOUT

Answer 1

GO THROUGH GRASS HANDOUT

Question 2

pericarp

Answer 2

wall or covering of the seed itself

Question 3

endosperm

Answer 3

nutritive tissue within the seed of a flowering plant, surrounding and absorbed by embryo

Question 4

embryo

Answer 4

minute, rudimentary plant contained within a seed

Question 5

radicle

Answer 5

part of a plant embryo that develops into a root

Question 6

steps for installation of grass seed

Answer 6

1. measure property/area
2. prepare area by removing debris and grading
3. layout an area of the lawn
4. measure the seed
5. spread
6. make a second pass
7. rake in the seed
8. roll lightly
9. apply mulch
10. water 2-4 times daily

Question 7

steps to lay sod

Answer 7

1. ensure grade is appropriate to accomodate depth of soil/sod
2. mark all irrigation heads, valve boxes, electrical covers, drain grates
3. stagger sod so no seams match up
4. ensure no gaps, pulled tight together
5. place sod staples/pins
6. first mowing can occur when sod is lightly rooted
7. verify installation meets specifications