HM 316 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Lawn, Soil Horizon, Cynodon Dactylon
3 Dec 2018
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Bench sitting: the height at which the bed knife on a mower is set above a firm, level surface. Bermuda grass: an aggressive, commonly used warm season turfgrass that originated in africa. Bunker: according to the rules of golf, a bunker is a hazard consisting of a prepared area of ground, often a hallow, from which turf or soil has been removed and replaces with sand or the like. Compaction: the compression of soil particle resulting in loss of pore space in the soil profile. Cool season grasses: turf grasses that grow best during cool weather and may enter dormancy during hot, dry weather. Common cool season turfgrasses: kentucky bluegrass, creeping bent grass, and perennial rye grass. Core aeration: a process that corrects soil layering problems by removing cores of turf and soil. It creates more air and space in the soil and promotes deeper roots.
