Horticulture All Around You
Pretend that You see turfgrass being installed (in the park). Take some time and observe the way it is being established. Is it being seeded, sodded, or sprigged? Did you witness any post-planting activities such as mulching for seeding or irrigation?
Understanding how to calculate area measurements is very important for many different horticultural production practices. Using measuring devices or on-line calculators, (Square Footage Calculator), estimate the square footage of the turfgrass or lawn area around your home or residence. What sort of horticultural management practices will this lawn area measurement help to perform and why?