Title: Outline turf installation methods and procedures.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Installing Landscaping Features

Outline should include

- identifying turf species
- listing and interpreting label information required for seed packaging
- reviewing soil preparation methods for turf installation
- comparing seeding, sprigging, plugging, and sodding installation methods
- researching methods of grading
- delineating drainage systems for turf installations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are warm- and cool-season grasses?
- What are the parts of a grass plant?
- What equipment is needed to sow grass seed?
- What are the differences between sprigs and plugs?
- How is sod produced?
- Why are drainage systems installed in turf installations?
- What would dictate what grade to use?