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Author(s):Stier, John
Author Affiliation:Professor, Environmental Turfgrass Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Title:Living in the shadows: Shade may be toughest place to grow turf, but with a little work, you'll have it made in the shade
Source:Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 36, No. 9, September 2001, p. 23-24, 26.
Publishing Information:Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Shade; Light intensity; Disease development; Tree root competition; Stress; Problem-solving; Choice of species; Tree pruning; Woody ornamentals; Mowing height; Fertilization; Application frequency; Irrigation; Irrigation frequency; Traffic control; Growth regulators; Paclobutrazol; Flurprimidol; Trinexapac-ethyl; Application rates; Shade resistance
Abstract/Contents:Describes how shadows can affect turfgrass and how to get the most out of growing grass in shade. Identifies three effects that shaded sites can have on turf: turf uses less water; due to the slow wind turfgrasses stay wetter longer after rain or irrigation, which can cause diseases; and turf stays hot during hot spells, but temperatures in shade are cooler. Turf in light to moderate shade may stay green under the sunlight. Lists three main reasons why turf in the shade dies: lack of light, disease, and competition with tree roots. Discusses strategies to help turf grow in the shade such as select shade-tolerant grasses; prune and replace trees and shrubs; increase mowing height 25-50 percent; fertilize at half the amount given to turf in the sun; irrigate thoroughly early in the day; keep traffic off the turf; and use plant growth regulators that inhibit gibberellic acid (GA). Discusses the determination of proper the amount of shade and sunlight. States that "between 10 and 20 percent sunlight will make it practical to grow species with good shade tolerance, or use PGRs to improve turf quality." Finally, discusses how to measure the amount of light in the shade by using light meters. States that when it is impossible to prevent turf from failing in the shade, "the best solution is to plant an alternative groundcover or use some type of mulch."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: SHADEC
Note:Partial reprint appears in Chips & Putts, 6 (4) June 2000, p. 4
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Stier, J. 2001. Living in the shadows: Shade may be toughest place to grow turf, but with a little work, you'll have it made in the shade. Grounds Maint. 36(9):p. 23-24, 26.
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