UDL Training exercise

(Lawn Care)
MICHAEL GRANT
 Materials needed for class
 Shovel
 Rake
 Grass seed
 Fertilizer
 Seed spreader
 This is for individuals that want to learn lawn
maintenance
Get to know you grass

 Type
 Cool season
 Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Ryegrass, Bentgrass
 Warm season
 Bermuda, Centipede, Zoysia, St. Augustine
Methods of Establishment

 Seeding
 Plugging
 Sprigging
 Sodding
 Checkpoint 8.1 - Heighten salience of goals
and objectives (Display goals in multiple
ways)
 Here I will display ways for individuals to succeed
in establishing their lawn.
 1. You can install by SOD
 2. You can install with Grass seed
 3. You can use mushroom manure as a fertilizer
 4. You can use straw as a fertilizer
 5. Best time to plant is in the spring or fall not
summer.
 6. Don’t get discouraged if lawn doesn’t come in
right away, follow the steps, and you will reach your
goals.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Soil PH

 Ph governs the availability of nutrients activity level of microorganisms

 PH
 Most lawns grow best in soil pH -5.5/6.5
 Low pH than 5.0 (acidic soil)
 Dolomite or Limestone
 Avoid over Liming – weak growth will result
 High pH gt 7.0 (alkaline soil)
 Ammonium sulfate, Aluminum sulfate, Sulfuric acid
Establishment Steps

 Rake Remove Debris

 Weed Seed Germination
 Add Nutrients Lime
 Soil Test Recommendation
 Phosphorous (2-3 lb per 1000sqft)
 Application of seed, sprigs, sod, plugs
 Rake Roll
 Ensure good soil contact
 Seed lot
 Seed variety
 Purity
 Germination