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Author(s):Anonymous
Title:When...how...how much?: Some common sense advice for watering in newly-installed turfgrass sod
Source:Turf & Recreation. Vol. 20, No. 4, June 2007, p. 36-38.
Publishing Information:Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sod; Sod establishment; Soil moisture; Irrigation practices; Sprinklers; Water stress; Water management
Abstract/Contents:Discusses potential methods of watering newly-installed turfgrass sod, stating that "proper watering immediately after installation will ensure the turf gets established, and it will also have an impact on how well the lawn continues to flourish for years to come." Suggests to "begin watering new turfgrass sod within a half hour after it is laid on the soil. Apply at least two to three centimetres [centimeters] (one inch) of water so that the soil beneath the turf is very wet." Provides various tips for watering turfgrass sod, explaining that "proper watering techniques are a critical aspect of lawn watering, equal in importance to the issues of when to water and how much to water." Recommends avoiding "hand sprinkling because it cannot provide the necessary uniformity as most people do not have the patience, time or 'eye' to adequately measure what is being applied across any larger areas of lawn." Suggests potential ways of verifying watering uniformity, stating that "sprinklers that do not throw the water high into the air are usually more efficient because prevailing winds are less disruptive of distribution patterns, the potential for evaporation loss is reduced and trees, shrubs and other plants do not block the patterns." Mentions that "the amount of water a lawn requires and receives will determine its overall health, beauty and ability to withstand use and drought."
Language:English
References:0
Note:"From the Turf Resource Center, www.turfgrassod.org."
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Anonymous. 2007. When...how...how much?: Some common sense advice for watering in newly-installed turfgrass sod. Turf Recreat. 20(4):p. 36-38.
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