Lawns
CORE COMPETENCIES
If this section is addressed in training, you will be able to articulate and explain:
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Sustainable lawn establishment practices
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The advantages and disadvantages of using seed or sod
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Proper site preparation
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Selection of appropriate grass varieties
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How and when to seed a lawn
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Low-input lawn maintenance
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De-thatching
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Aeration procedure and timing
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Proper mowing techniques
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Water and fertilizing
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Over-seeding
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Managing weed, insects and diseases
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Common seasonal practices in Maine
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Alternatives to Turf
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Advantages and disadvantages of reducing turf-grass
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Methods for removing turf
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Alternatives to turf with a focus on groundcovers and native species
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SELECTED READINGS AND CONTENT
White Grub information UMaine Home and Garden IPM
UMaine Extension Bulletins
- Establishing a Home Lawn in Maine, Bulletin #2367
- Maintaining a Home Lawn in Maine, Bulletin #2243
- Steps to a Low-Input, Healthy Lawn, Bulletin #2166
UMaine Extension Videos
- How Do I Care for My Lawn in an Environmentally Friendly Way?
- How to Establish a Home Lawn in Maine
- How to Maintain a Home Lawn in Maine
Additional Resources
- A Homeowners Guide to Environmentally Sound Lawn Care, Mass.gov
- Grass Seed Sources, Maine Yardscaping for a Healthy Maine, Maine.gov
- Lawns, Maine Yardscaping for a Healthy Maine, Maine.gov
- Maine’s Great Grass Experiment, Maine Yardscaping for a Healthy Maine, Maine.gov
- North Country Organics Turf Program: www.norganics.com/applications (click on Turfcare, listed under Technical Articles)
- Sustainable Lawncare Information Series, University of Minnesota
- Tick Identification Lab, Resources
- Which Type of Grass Is Best for My Lawn?
PRACTICAL SKILLS GAINED AND STRENGTHENED
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