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Establishing the Lawn
Original PowerPoint Createdby Howard Henderson
Modified by the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office
June 2002
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Reasons forEstablishing a Lawn
• They add beauty to the landscape: – A well-kept lawn is very appealing and
inviting.
• They are used as recreational areas:– Baseball, picnics, football, sun bathing,
golf, etc…
• They provide an excellent cover:– They help control erosion and allow
movement of air and water to the roots of trees and shrubs in the soil below.
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Soil and Grading
• Consider soil conditions:– Is this an area in which all of the
topsoil has been graded?– Is the slope appropriate for a lawn?– Is the drainage adequate?
• Consider lot grading: – The lot should be graded to slope
away from the house. This prevents water from entering the basement.
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Soil and Grading continued
• Spread at least 6” of topsoil over the surface.
• Till to loosen and break up clods.• Slope should not exceed 15% for mowing
safety
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Proper Drainage
• Ensures a balance between the air and water in the soil.
• Encourages proper root growth.• Can be established by installing a
tile 3’ below the surface to drain the subsoil.
• The slope of the land can be used to drain surface water away.
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Fertilizer
• A complete fertilizer with high phosphorus content is recommended for establishing new lawns.– Some companies manufacture
“starter fertilizers” for new lawns.• Prior to applying fertilizer, a soil
test must be done to determine the correct level of nutrients to add.
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Fertilizer continued
• The pH level should be between 6.0 and 6.5.
• Spread the fertilizer in two different directions to aid in proper distribution.
• Follow up with a hand rake to work the fertilizer into the soil surface.
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Starting the Lawn
• There are three ways to start a lawn:– Seeding– Sodding– Plug or Strip Planting
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Selecting Seed• Select and purchase a high quality
seed in order to establish a high quality lawn.
• New varieties are being developed constantly for specific conditions.
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Selecting Seed continued
• Lawn grass seed is required to have the following information on the label:– Name– Purity– Percent of Germination– Other Crop– Inert Matter– Weed Seed– Noxious Weeds– Year Tested– Company Name
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Seeding the Lawn
• There are several steps involved in seeding a lawn:– Sowing the seed– Covering the seed– Mulching– Firming the seed– Watering
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Sodding
• Sod is grass and roots in a thin layer of soil which is removed from the areas in strips.
• Sodding is very expensive, so should only be done on steep slopes or where coverage is needed immediately.
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Plug or Strip Planting
• Plug Planting: the planting of small plugs or blocks of sod at measured intervals.
• Strip Planting: the planting of strips of sod end to end in rows that are 1 foot apart.
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Reference
Introductory HorticultureFourth Edition
H. Edward Reiley & Carroll L. Shry, Jr.