Title: (Optional) Discuss the procedures for establishing turfgrass.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating the Turfgrass Industry

Discussion should include factors determining:

- the selection of turfgrass (e.g., seed, sod, sprigs, and/or plugs) adapted to the area considering the following
  - climate
  - water use
  - traffic tolerance
  - color
  - quality maintenance requirements
  - available resources
- the quantity of seed or sod required for a given area using industry recommended calculations or software
- methods used for establishing turfgrass (e.g., seeding, sodding, plugging, sprigging
- site preparation requirements
  - methods used to clear, till, grade, fertilize, control weeds, irrigation system installation, etc.
  - soil improvement and modification requirements
    - depth
    - type (e.g., loam, sandy loam)
    - drainage
    - compaction
- turfgrass maintenance requirements
  - watering
  - mowing
  - fertilizing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages of using certified seed?
- What factors should the landscaper consider when determining the propagation method to use when establishing turfgrass?
- What are the three functions of turfgrass? What is an example of each?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of various types of turfgrasses?