Questions and Answers
What is a PK certificate for?
Outside Garden
Which type of cool season grass will grow in partial or full shade?
What items are recommended when a customer purchases grass seed? (Select all that apply)
How often should new grass be watered?
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Which type of grass withstands full sun and high traffic?
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What makes mulch even more effective at preventing weeds in flower beds?
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What area should a customer start their search when designing or building a patio?
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What is the best mulch for playgrounds?
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When purchasing pavers or stone, what should a customer also buy? (Select all that apply)
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What is the best item to build a retaining wall?
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Why use mulch?
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What do you recommend for a small area in their yard that is bare?
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What is a fast-acting fertilizer for plants?
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What do NPK numbers mean?
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What type of fertilizer is long-lasting and can be applied?
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What prevents new weed growth but doesn't kill existing weeds?
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What is recommended for a newly seeded or sodded lawn?
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What is the fastest way to green-up a lawn?
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Which soil would you recommend for a customer creating a patio container garden?
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Which soil do you recommend for leveling low spots in their yard?
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What kind of soil protects against over and under watering?
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What are examples of manure, peat moss, and compost?
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What is the best soil for a flower bed in front of a home?
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Study Notes
Grass Seed
- PK certificate is required for outside garden installations.
- Sun+shade mix and fescue are recommended cool-season grasses for shaded areas.
- Essential items for customers purchasing grass seed include a spreader, water hose, and starter fertilizer.
- Newly seeded grass needs daily watering.
- Bermuda grass is ideal for areas with full sun and high traffic.
Mulch and Hardscapes
- Landscape fabric enhances mulch effectiveness in preventing weeds in flower beds.
- When designing or building a patio, customers should start by exploring pavers and stepping stones.
- Rubber mulch is the best option for playground safety.
- When purchasing pavers or stone, customers should also acquire leveling sand and garden gloves.
- Wall stones are the best choice for building a retaining wall.
- Mulch provides nutrients, conserves soil moisture, and moderates temperature.
Soil and Amendments
- Recommending patch and repair methods for small bare areas in yards.
- Water-soluble fertilizers act quickly for plant nourishment.
- NPK numbers refer to the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—essential nutrients for plant growth.
- Granular fertilizers are long-lasting and easy to apply.
- Pre-emergent herbicides prevent new weed growth without harming existing weeds.
- Starter fertilizers are crucial for newly seeded or sodded lawns.
- To achieve the fastest lawn green-up, use a fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 24-0-11.
Soil Recommendations
- For a patio container garden, recommend using potting mix.
- Topsoil is suitable for leveling low spots in the yard.
- Moisture control soil protects against over and under-watering.
- Manure, peat moss, and compost are examples of soil amendments to improve soil quality.
- Garden soil is the best option for flower beds in front of homes.
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