Turfgrass Drainage
Instructor: Alec Kowalewski, PhD
It's been said that common sense and drainage are needed to grow turf. And, if short on the former, than add more of the latter. This course covers various aspects of turfgrass drainage including soils, layers, root zone construction, drainage technologies and cultivation techniques to improve drainage.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 3 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 1
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 14 Lessons
- 6 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
Welcome to Turfgrass Drainage!
2 Lessons
- About this course
- How to Use GreenKeeper University Software
Section 1: Hydrologic Cycle and Soil Drainage
4 Lessons2 Quizzes
- Lecture 1: Hydrologic Cycle
- Lecture 2: Soil Drainage
- Reading Assignment 1: Winning Strategies to Overcome Adverse Soil Conditions
- Reading Assignment Quiz 1: Winning Strategies to Overcome Adverse Soil Conditions
- Supplemental Video - Water movement in soils
- Section 1 Lecture Quiz (Hydrologic Cycle and Soil Drainage)
Section 2: Subsoil and Surface Drainage
4 Lessons2 Quizzes
- Lecture 3: Subsoil Drainage Systems
- Lecture 4: Surface Drainage Systems
- Reading Assignment 2: USGA Putting Green Construction
- Reading Assignment Quiz 2: USGA Putting Green Construction
- Supplemental Video - USGA Putting Green Construction
- Section 2 Quiz: Subsoil and Surface Drainage
Section 3: Putting Green Construction and Cultural Practices
4 Lessons2 Quizzes
- Lecture 5: Putting Green Construction
- Lecture 6: Cultural Practices
- Reading Assignment 3: Managing Organic Matter in Putting Greens
- Reading Assignment Quiz 3: Managing Organic Matter in Putting Greens
- Supplemental Video - Aerification Process at Promontory Club
- Section 3 Quiz: Putting Green Construction and Cultural Practices
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- Fundamentals of soil science
- Soil organic matter management
- Soil physical properties & constructed root zones
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Turfgrass Fertilization
- Nutrient requirements and cycling
- Nitrogen fertilizers
- Scheduling nitrogen fertilizer
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