WorksheetsInstalling Turfgrass
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 20mins
After the species of grass has been chosen, what is the NEXT procedure used to install turf?
install the turfgrass
prepare the site
prepare the soil
select the grass species
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
What step in the procedure used to select a grass species should be used NEXT after determining the appearance expectations?
determine maintenance issues
determine the inteneded use
determine the water requirements
install the turf
After obstacles have been removed, what is the NEXT step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation?
control weeds
install drainage
take a soil sample
water the area
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 inescts
install drainage
remove obstacles
water the area
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 site
remove obstacles
water the area
If major grading is needed on a site for turf installation, what step in the procedure should be used AFTER the desired slope or contour is made?
firm the soil with a roller
remove obstacles from the soil
replace the topsoil
shape the subsoil
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 samples
Karl has spread part of the fertilizer over all his lawn. What is the NEXT step in the procedure?
apply the rest of the fertilizer at right angles to first application
determine the total pounds of fertilizer needed for the lawn area
mix fertilizer into the top 6-8 inches of soil on the lawn
select correct fertilizer ratio of N-P-K for the lawn 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 seed contact
spread evenly over entire area
take a soil sample
After the soil has been raked 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 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 entire area
water to keep top 1.5 inches moist
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 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 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 sod with black plastic
leave sod in the sun to keep it dry
leave sod stacked or rolled
unstack, unroll, and water sod
What is the FIRST step in the procedure used to install turf by using sprigs?
Determine best planting time and amount of sprigs needed
Irrigate to maintain moisture until sprigs are established
Plant sprigs with some part left above the ground level
Purchase sprigs that have a certified tag
