Hort 033: Landscape Horticulture Question Paper
Hort 033: Landscape Horticulture
Course:Agriculture And Natural Resources
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIT CODE : HORT 033
UNIT TITLE : LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Read the questions carefully.
Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and any other TWO (2) in
SECTION B.
SECTION A- 30 MARKS.
Question One
Draw a labeled diagram showing the relationship of the various Branches of ornamental Horticulture.
(7mks)
Define the following
Landscape Horticulture
(2mks)
Landscape maintenance
(2mks)
Landscape
(2mks)
Grading
(2mks)
Question Two.
Write briefly on each of the following:
Uses of line in landscaping.
(5mks)
Desirable qualities of ground covers.
(5mks)
The purpose of pruning landscape plants.
(5mks)
SECTION B- 40 MARKS.
Question Three.
What are the uses of shrubs in landscaping?
(6mks)
What are the uses of flowering annuals in the landscape?
(10mks)
What are the practical achievements of a well designed patio landscape? (4mks)
Question Four
Name the three (3) factors governing the extent to which the designer can be able to assist a client to solve landscaping problems.
(3mks)
Discuss giving examples, the importance of conducting a site analyses prior to building construction.
(8mks)
Give any five (5) effects of wind damage on landscape plants and suggest four (4) ways of reducing the damages.
(9mks)
Question Five.
Name the three fundamental categories of landscape and give an example (s) of each.
(15mks)
Name any five (5) functional uses of trees in the landscape.
(5mks)
Question Six.
Name the elements or tools of art which guide the landscape designer.
(4mks)
How are landscape designs evaluated aesthetically?
(6mks)
A good landscape plan will give consideration to the various elements of design. Name them.
(5mks)
Name any five (5) practical achievements of a well-designed landscape.
(5mks)
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