LAWN RENOVATION

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LAWN RENOVATION

• Rutherford County Schools

• RHS HORTICULTURE
• By Michael B. Shew

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THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK?

• WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE UNSATISFACTORY
  CONDITION OF THE TURF?
• WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS TO THESE PROBLEMS?
• HOW EXTENSIVE IS THE DAMAGE TO TURFGRASS?

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TURFGRASS EVALUATION

• What is the dominant grass species?
• What is the turf density?
• What are the soil test results?
• Shade heavy, moderate, full sun.
• Thatch layer to thick.

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EVALUATION CONTINUED

• Mowing problems cut to low, to high, not often
  enough, dull blade.
• Soil compaction severe, moderate, OK.
• Water problems poor drainage, shallow soil,
  excess drainage, incorrect irrigation practices.

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EVALUATION CONTINUED

• WEED CONTROL broadleaf and grasses, easy to
  control or hard to control weeds.
• INSECTS DISEASE cutworms, ants, grubs, brown
  patch, dollar spot, rust, and many others.

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STEPS TO LAWN RENOVATION

• Soil test
• Turf evaluation
• Decide method of renovation
• Lime and fertilizer
• Till or spray and kill existing grass
• Aeration and de-thatching

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STEPS CONTINUED

• Treat soil top soil, pesticides, etc.
• Level and drag if needed.
• Sow seed, sprig or sod.
• Mulch
• Water
• Mow

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YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD LAWN IF

• You maintain it properly.

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MAINTENANCE STEPS

• Proper mowing
• Fertilize regular
• Over seed when needed
• Aerate when needed

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MAINTENANCE STEPS

• De-thatch yearly if needed
• Weed, disease, and insect control when needed
• Irrigation

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WHEN YOU ARE DONE GO-