1. Good Morning Everyone Bell Activity
Unscramble the letters to make a famous horticultural garden
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2. Learning outcomes for today
Learning outcomes for today Unit 211 List the main uses of grass in amenity horticulture Describe the most appropriate site and soil conditions in which to establish grass from seed and turf Define the main merits and limitations of establishing grass from turf and seed List the main equipment required when sowing grass seed and laying turf Describe the preparation and establishment of a sward from seed or turf

3. List the range of situations where grass is used
Exercise 1
List the range of situations where grass is used

4. What are the two methods which we can use to establish a grass area?

5. Exercise two
Group one - list the advantages of establishing grass by seed
Group two list the advantages of establishing grass by laying turf
Present your findings to the group

6. List the tools and equipment required for seeding and laying turf
Exercise 3
List the tools and equipment required for seeding and laying turf

7. Ground Preparation
The basic ground preparation for establishing grass from either seed of turf is more or less the same except that the tilth does not need to be quite so fine when laying turf.
Equipment and Materials required-
Fork
Spade
Half-moon edging iron
Rotary Cultivator
Wheelbarrow
Landscape rake
Iron rake
Tru-lute
Brush
Wooden planks or boards to stand on
Garden line
Seed distributor
Scales
Fertilizer
Top-dressing