Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Author "Abernathy, Scott"

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    • Athletic Fields and Water Conservation 
      Taylor, Gene R.; White, Richard; Abernathy, Scott; Smith, David (1999-12-10)
      Following an 18-step procedure for performing an irrigation audit will help athletic field managers conserve water while maintaining a pleasing facility for recreational use. To perform the audit correctly, a field manager ...
    • Sprayer Calibration for Turfgrass 
      Taylor, Gene R.; Abernathy, Scott (1999-12-08)
      Proper application of pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass is possible only with accurately calibrated equipment. This publication explains how to calibrate sprayers and includes a visual inspection checklist.
    • Spreader Calibration for Turfgrass 
      Taylor, Gene R.; Abernathy, Scott (1999-12-08)
      To apply pesticides and fertilizers on turfgrass properly, you must have accurately calibrated equipment. This publication explains how to calibrate rotary and drop spreaders. A list of spreader operation tips is included.
    • Thatch Management for Home Lawns 
      Taylor, Gene R.; Gray, Jason; Abernathy, Scott (1998-12-16)
      Thatch is the intermingled layer of living and dead grass stems, roots, rhizomes, and stolons that develops between the lawn's live green vegetation and the soil surface. A moderate thatch layer is beneficial, but excessive ...