Hort2Landscaping_5.03 Turfgrass Installation Procedures

After the soil has been rake and rolled to help the seeds make good contact with the soil, what is the next step used to plant grass seed?

• apply wheat straw/mulch

• control weeds

• remove large rocks

• take soil samples

After a lot or an athletic field has been graded, what is the next procedure used to install turf?

• mow the grass

• prepare the site

• prepare the soil

• select the grass species

Brett has spread part of the seeds over all his lawn. What is the next step in the procedure?

• apply the rest of the seeds at right angles to the first application

• determine the total pounds of seeds needed for the lawn area

• mix seeds into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil on the lawn

• select the correct fertilizer ration of N-P-K for the lawn area

Will has taken delivery on sod for his lawn, but cannot install it until five days later. What should he do next?

• cover the sod with black plastic

• leave the sod in the sun to keep it dry

• leave the sod stacked or rolled

• unstack, unroll, and water the sod

After the site has been sprayed for weeds, what is the next step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation?

• control insects

• install drainage

• remove obstacles

• water the area

What is the first step in the procedure for installing turf by using sprigs?

• determine the best planting time and the amount of sprigs needed

• irrigate the seedbed to maintain moisture until the sprigs are established

• plant the sprigs with some part left above the ground level

• purchase sprigs that have a certified tag

What is the step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation that should be used before installing drainage?

• fertilize the area

• grade the site

• remove obstacles

• water the area

After the seeds have been sown, what is the next step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?

• determine seed quality and select seed

• ensure good soil to see contact

• spread seed evenly over the entire area

• take a soil sample

After Tim has obtained his soil-sampling materials, what is the next step in the soil-sampling procedure he should use?

• fill and tape the sample box

• mix together the core samples

• secure tools to take the samples

• use sampling tools to take the sample

After mulch has been applied, what is the next step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?

• determine seed quality and select seed

• ensure good soil-to-seed contact

• spread seed evenly over the entire area

• water to keep the top 1/2 inches moist