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nlunan@msn.com 203-537-0420 |
 "Broad Benefits of Biostimulants" |
Part 4 - Turf Specs. Grass seed selection is very important for your field. Seed is cheap so get the best mix that is suited to your fields use. Questions you need to ask are do we have irrigation, what is our maintenance program going to be, this is very important, what sports are going to be played on the field. How short are you going to cut the grass, 3/4 inch or 2.5 inches, because not all grass cultivars can be cut below 2 inches without damaging them. I like a Blue-Grass and Perennial Rye grass mix of 80%-20% so to get good strength and recovery from some of the tough sports like soccer, football and lacrosse. Not all blue-grass cultivars are the same so do some research and pick the better ones. Part 5 - Field Maintenance The follow up maintenance of the field is often overlooked. Make it clear in your specifications who is responsible and what is expected for the maintenance of the field until you accept it. If there is no irrigation is who is responsible to water, who will mow, fertilize and monitor the field for dieses and insect problems. What will define final acceptance? Turf density, weed free, no standing water etc. Make this clear to the contractor up front so there are no problems later. Finally have a good maintenance program in place for the field and know the cost involved. All fields need regular maintenance to hold up to the demands of an active sports program. Core aeration, fertilization, over seeding, deep tine aeration and mowing should all be incorporated into your maintenance schedule. Remember that a well designed and maintained field is the best insurance against injury for the athlete and the athletes safety is our most important job. |
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