Course description
Professional Turf Care
Grass cutting and gardening services are a growing industry and there is nothing more impressive than a healthy, well maintained lawn.
This course will explain what is required to look after turf surfaces, in varying situations, throughout the year
Suitable for both beginners and professionals, our training will provide you with the basic knowledge on how to manage a lawn and achieve sustainability, using cultural techniques as a foundation for success.
Whether you are a Landscaper, Gardener, Lawn Care Technician looking to expand your knowledge or simply want to improve your skills, our course will start you off on the right foot.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Participants are required to wear work clothes suitable for the weather including sturdy footwear, preferably with steel toe caps.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
Training Course Content
Topics covered will include:
- Grass and its use in varying situations
- Weed, disease and pest identification
- Soil Science
- Fertiliser use, timing and choice
- Treating turf problems, associated legislation/requirements
- Sustainable Lawn Care
- Lawn Care Treatment Programmes - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Irrigation needs
- Aeration
- Scarification
- Top Dressing
- Seeding
- Mowing - Mower selection and frequency
- Basic Machinery Maintenance
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
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Welcome to Writtle College! Writtle College, a further education provider, now part of ARU, is located at the ARU Writtle campus on the outskirts of Chelmsford, Essex. We offer a wide range of exciting courses in land-based, creative and sports...