VLC History
What year was VLC Established?
2013
True or False: Rolling sod is recommended but not necessary.
False, root to soil contact is ALWAYS needed
What is the proper terminology for newly planted trees having line/twine/straps anchoring it to the ground?
Staking and Guying
True or False: Perennial plants need to be planted every year?
False
The whole crew of course!
What was the main service that started VLC?
Mowing Service
What is the last thing new plantings should have done after being planted?
Watered/Flooded
$20 BONUS QUESTION!
List 5 (of the 25) things Jesse forgets to do?
Any of the following are acceptable answers:
Sitreps, Receipts, Tree gear in tree area, Arbor ladder, safety cones, groundman safety gear, hard hats, comms, rigging gear, felling wedges, return Jacob's tools or climbing gear or anything else he borrows, keep debris piles off the grass and not blocking traffic, inform management of job status, ETC (no more characters available in this answer)
True or False: It is recommended to trim shrubs while they are blooming.
False
Which way should equipment face when loading onto a trailer?
Backwards
True or False: VLC has served over 10,000 customers.
True
List 2 warm season turf and 1 cool season turf.
Warm Season: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede
Cool Season: Fescue, KY31, Rye, Bentgrass, Bluegrass
What is the most common lowering device tied at the base of the tree called?
Porta-Wrap
How thick should mulch be to suppress weed growth?
3inches
How often should fluids and grease fittings be checked for grease?
Daily
NO CHEATING! What is VLC Office number?
256-812-9029
What is the difference between leveling and grading
Slope
How many points of contact should a climber have before making a cut?
3 points of contact
(laynard is always required)
True or False: Most shrubs should be trimmed into a rounded shape instead of boxed/squared off.
True
What is PMCS?
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
$50 BONUS QUESTION
List Jacob and Ashley's kids using their proper names from oldest to youngest. (Hint: 6 kids total)
Rhylan, Rivers, Priscilla, Ariella, Isaiah, Benjamin
$50 BONUS QUESTION
How many pallets of sod are needed for an area 100'x12'
3
$100 BONUS QUESTION
Cost of a first time offense of a "serious" OSHA violation and cost of a "Willful or Repeated".
Answer: $16,131 ($15-$17k acceptable answer)
Willful or repeated offense: $161,323 ($100k-$175k acceptable range)
$50 Bonus Question
How much can 1 yard of mulch cover if laid at 3" deep (APPROX. Square footage)?
108sqft (90-120sqft is acceptable)
$20 BONUS QUESTION
What weight axle of the following:
Small Dump
PJ Trailer
Large Dump
Small Dump 5200lbs each
PJ Trailer 5200lbs each
Large Dump 7000lbs each