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Web URL(s): | https://listings.lib.msu.edu/stwtc/1978.pdf#page=5 Last checked: 07/10/2017 Requires: PDF Reader Notes: Item is within a single large file |
Publication Type:
| Proceedings |
Author(s): | Duble, Richard L. |
Author Affiliation: | Turfgrass Specialist, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Department of Soil & Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas |
Title: | Renovating athletic fields |
Meeting Info.: | College Station, TX: December 11-13, 1978 |
Source: | Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Texas Turfgrass Conference. 1978, p. 1-4. |
Publishing Information: | College Station, TX: Texas A & M University and the Texas Turfgrass Association |
# of Pages: | 4 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Athletic fields; Aeration; Topdressing; Weed control; Fertilization; Renovation; Drainage; Compaction; Maintenance programs; Herbicides; Mowing height; Application timing; Sports turf maintenance
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses renovation of extensively used athletic fields, an annual requirement involving aeration, topdressing, weed control, fertilization, and in extreme cases, replanting. States that the first step in renovation involves correcting the condition that caused the field to deteriorate. Cites poor drainage, soil compaction, weeds, excessive use, or lack of maintenance program as factors that could all lead to the deterioration of turf on a playing field. Suggests aerating the field in 3 or 4 directions with a coring-type aerator in early spring; topdressing with 50-100 yards of sandy load of loam topsoil; smoothing the topsoil with a grader and dragging it into the turf; and installing drainage outlets along the sidelines. Also suggests eliminating weeds with Roundup or selective herbicides; replanting if necessary with Tifway or Texturf 10 bermudagrass; fertilizing with a complete fertilizer in spring, late summer and fall; and watering the field thoroughly (4-6 in.) but as infrequently as possible. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Duble, R. L. 1978. Renovating athletic fields. p. 1-4. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Texas Turfgrass Conference. College Station, TX: December 11-13, 1978. College Station, TX: Texas A & M University and the Texas Turfgrass Association. |
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