Title: Explain water requirements and irrigation methods.
Course: Turfgrass Management (18054-III) > Section: Applying Science to Turf Management

Explanation should include

- how water moves in the soil
- reasons why not all water in the soil is available for plant use
- how to determine when grass needs watering
- manner of water application
- amount of water to apply
- frequency of irrigation
- how to determine moisture requirements of various grasses and plants
- how to determine the best irrigation method
- how chemicals, nutrients, and pesticides can be integrated into the watering cycle of different types of irrigation systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of irrigation as a means to deliver chemicals, nutrients, and pesticides?
- What is the relationship among water, soil, and plants in terms of effective use of irrigation?
- What factors influence the timing of water application?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of irrigation systems?