Softscape Installation (CLT)
Written
Common Core (60 min.)
Softscape Horticultural Principles (30 min.)
Irrigation Components (15 min.)
Softscape Plan Reading (45 min.)
You are given a landscape plan showing some of the details in a residential yard. It is inefficient to keep going back for additional materials, so your employer has put you in charge of calculating the materials required for this job. First, you need to be familiar with the scale on the plan and how to use an architect scale. Incorrect use of the architect scale will result in major errors, so be careful. Reading the north arrow is also important. You will be required to do some simple counting of items on the plan, but study the plan carefully to make sure you counted them all. Calculate the area of lawn and paving stone. Make sure you add up all the areas. Plant spacing also involves area calculation. To test of your geometry skills, you will need to calculate volume of materials. This requires calculating area first and then factoring in the depth of material.
