This 1-day classroom-based course is designed for those working within horticulture, grounds maintenance and estates management who manage lawns in public green spaces, at private estates, educational establishments, visitor attractions, hotels, corporate headquarters, and national monuments.
Delivered by experienced turf professionals, it focuses on the establishment, maintenance and presentation of high quality lawns, covering;
- Lawn maintenance practices, including mowing, scarification, aeration, seeding and nutrient application
- The maintenance calendar
- The effects of weeds, moss, pests and diseases on turf health
- Identification of common grasses, weeds, pests and diseases
- Soil analysis
- Key elements in nutrition
- Factors to consider when selecting machinery, equipment and materials
- Moisture management and the role of irrigation
- Health and Safety
Participants receive a comprehensive course manual and on completion a Lantra Awards Certificate of Training.