Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design Maintenance

Status: Complete
Report Date: 10/03/2019

Summary:

Investigators developed a set of informational tools addressing turfgrass design and maintenance for urban boulevards after construction projects. The guides are clear, easy to use and accessible to designers, contractors and residents. Investigators gathered current best practices from turfgrass science experts and practitioners to present up-to-date information and procedures that promote healthy, successful turfgrass installations in boulevards after urban road construction projects end. Tools include a written guidebook for designers and contractors; a two-page flyer that can be easily distributed in neighborhoods; and a short video directed toward residents, who will care for the boulevard turfgrass after the contractor has fulfilled the project requirements.

Final Deliverables:

Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design and Maintenance (Guidebook #2019RIC09)
From Seed to Turf (Other #2019RIC09H)
Putting Research Into Practice: Boulevard Turfgrass Guides Promote Successful Installations (Research Summary)

Related Materials:

Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design and Maintenance (Brochure/Handout)
Growing Green Grass Along Your Street: How-To Maintain Residential Boulevard Turfgrass (Video/Webinar)

Related Research:

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Michael Marti

Technical Liaison: Paul Oehme

Project Coordinator: Not Available