Leonia Middle School Overseeding

School and Municipal Turf Management Services

Turf and Lawn areas at Schools and Municipalities as a rule get greater use and foot traffic than most lawn and/or turf areas. As a result the management and maintenance of these areas involves certain criteria due to soil compaction.

Soil compaction occurs when soil particles are pressed together, reducing pore space between them. Heavily compacted soils contain few large pores and have a reduced rate of both water infiltration and drainage from the compacted layer. This occurs because large pores are the most effective in moving water through the soil when it is saturated. In addition, the exchange of gases slows down in compacted soils, causing an increase in the likelihood of aeration-related problems. Finally, while soil compaction increases soil strength-the ability of soil to resist being moved by an applied force-a compacted soil also means that roots must exert greater force to penetrate the compacted layer.

Excessive soil compaction impedes root growth and therefore limits the amount of soil explored by roots. This, in turn, can decrease the plant’s ability to take up nutrients and water. From the standpoint of crop production, the adverse effect of soil compaction on water flow and storage may be more serious than the direct effect of soil compaction on root growth.

To rectify this situation Lincoln Landscaping implemented an overseeding program on these lawn areas utilizing a low-input clover mix that reduces the need for fertilizers to promote growth. Firecracker LS has scored in the highest NTEP grouping for overall quality under medium fertility, traffic, and hot humid environments. It is among the finest in texture, with uniform densitiy, particularly during the summer stress period.

Firecracker LS produces a deep root system and aggressively tillers to improve wear tolerance and hasten recuperation from injury. Sod strength is excellent as is a high stand coverage that crowds out weeds. Firecracker LS contains moderately high levels of endophyte for improved resistance to surface feeding insects.

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