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Turfgrass Management

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is purchasing the highest quality seed blend important? Select all that apply

a)

To have low percentages of noxious weeds

b)

to reduce chance of having other grass seed

c)

To have uncertified seed

d)

To save money

2.

What tool it this?

a)

seed spreader

b)

rake

c)

rotatiller

d)

mower

3.

This item is used to mulch a newly seeded area

a)

straw

b)

bark chips

c)

soil

d)

grass

4.

What does straw do for a newly seeded area? Select all that apply.

a)

retains moisture

b)

prevents erosion

c)

looks pretty

d)

provides nutrients

5.

What tool is this?

a)

seed spreader

b)

rake

c)

roller

d)

sprinkler

6.

What tool is this?

a)

Sprinkler

b)

seed spreader

c)

roller

d)

rake

7.

sowing grass seed over the thatch of dormant grass

a)

overseeding

b)

seeding

c)

underseeding

d)

reseeding

8.

Using strips of turf grown and then transplanted to the current site, producing an instant lawn, however, the most expensive method

a)

seeding

b)

sodding

c)

sprigging

d)

plugging

9.

mature pieces of sod are planted in the soil

a)

seeding

b)

sodding

c)

sprigging

d)

plugging

10.

pieces of grass stems are placed over an entire area

a)

seeding

b)

sodding

c)

sprigging

d)

plugging

11.

The top (a)   ” of soil must remain constantly moist when establishing turf

12.

(a)   season grasses best suited for warmer southern regions of the US

13.

Order the grasses according to if they are warm or cool season

Categorize the following

Bahia

Bermuda

Centipede

St. Augustine

Zoysia

Kentucky Bluegrass

Tall Fescue

Fine Fescue

Perennial Ryegrass

Warm Season
Cool Season
14.

(a)   season grasses do best in temperatures between 50F and 80F, well suited for the northern US

15.

an area where warm and cool-season

grasses can adapt and survive in these climates

a)

transitional turf

b)

site preparation

c)

grade

d)

seasoned grasses

16.

What things are problematic in transitional turf zones?

a)

winterkill

b)

summer heat

c)

drought

d)

flooding

17.

What three grasses are well-suited for transitional turf zones?

a)

Tall fescue

b)

Zoysia

c)

Bermuda Grass

d)

Kentucky Bluegrass

18.

What should be removed from an area before installing turfgrass?

a)

trash & debris

b)

soil

c)

existing grass

d)

sod

19.

Grade the site (when appropriate) to a ____ to ____% grade.

(a)