Standard 1.0

1.1          Evaluatejob opportunities available in landscaping.         ½

1.2          Selectequipment that should be used in a landscaping business.              ½

1.3          Assessinterpersonal, business and technical skills needed in landscaping.            ½

1.4          Discussbasic principles for the proper care of a landscape after its installation.   ½

Standard 2.0

2.1          Comparethree legal forms of business operation.           1

2.2          Examinecomponents of a business in landscaping.          1

2.3          Assessfactors used to determine where to locate and start a landscaping business.        1

2.4          Evaluateskills and resources needed in starting a small business.              1

Standard 3.0

3.1          Selecttrees and shrubs for a specific area in a landscape or hardiness zone.         ½

3.2          Evaluateplanting techniques for trees and shrubs.          ½

3.3          Examinetypes of mulches and fertilizers available for trees and shrubs.                ½

3.4          Distinguishbetween bare-root, ball and burlap, and containerized trees and shrubs.       ½

3.5          Diagramthe basic parts of a tree and shrub.        ½

3.6          Evaluatetechniques for pruning and caring for trees and shrubs.              ½

3.7          Maintainequipment for pruning.             ½

Standard 4.0

4.1          Distinguishbetween ground covers and vines.   ½

4.2          Evaluatemethods of installing vines and ground covers.                ½

4.3          Illustratehow vines and ground covers solve special landscape problems.            ½

4.4          Compareterms associated with vines and ground covers.            ½

4.5          Distinguishbetween perennials, annuals and biennials. ½

Standard 5.0

5.1          Evaluatethe functions and components of a turfgrass.  ½

5.2          Evaluatemethods of lawn installation.   ½

5.3          Differentiatebetween types of grasses used in the Southeast.  ½

5.4          Prescribeneeded equipment to install turf.        ½

Standard 6.0

6.1          Determinethe functions of basic drafting tools.                1

6.2          Draw andcompare the different styles of lettering and symbols used in landscaping.      1

6.3          Useinstruments needed for landscape designing.           1

6.4          Analyze aproposed landscape site’s suitability for plants and develop a design for it.      1

6.5          Evaluatethe outdoor room concept.      1

6.6          Evaluatelandscape design principles.     1

6.7          Prepare alandscape plan for construction.           1

Standard 7.0

7.1          Comparethe differences between wholesale merchandise, retail merchandise, an estimate,and a bid.                1

7.2          Prepare amaintenance-cost analysis for a landscaping project.  1

7.3          Determinethe components of a price estimate for a landscaping project.             1

Standard 8.0

8.1          Evaluatethe advantages and disadvantages of different types of irrigation systems.       1

8.2          Discussthe history of irrigation in American agriculture. 1