Toro Reel Mower TERMINOLOGY DEFINITION TERMS Aerate Process Coring Spiking Slicing Other Methods

Fairway Terminology InfoGuide
Thatching, Dethatching or Verticutting—
The thinning of turf grasses by blades or wire tines which cut perpendicular to the soil
surface.
Topdressing —
A prepared mixture of soil (preferably sterilized) usually containing a desired
specification of silt, clay, sand and organic matter. It also may contain physical
conditioning materials, nutrients, and pesticides which are spread over turfgrass areas for
improving the surface, adding to the nutrient supply of the soil, or applying pesticides. It
is used for leveling, smoothing, covering, and as an aid in controlling thatch.
Trimability —
Related to the maneuverability of the tractor, but also a function of the mower
attachment design. The size of the uncut circle and cutting unit offset are measurements
of this factor or indicators of the mower’s ability to trim.
Verticutting, Thatching or Dethatching—
The thinning of turf grasses by blades or wire tines which cut perpendicular to the soil
surface.
Warm-season Turfgrasses —
Warm-season grasses grow best at temperatures between 80 and 95 F. They are
limited in their range by the intensity and duration of cold temperatures. Warm-season
grasses are primarily used in tropical and subtropical areas. Examples: Bermudagrass and
zoysiagrass.
Washboarding —
An UNACCEPTABLE wavy pattern on the surface of mowed turfgrass.
Wave —
An UNACCEPTABLE wavy pattern on the surface of mowed turfgrass.
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