Reel Mower Terminology
Thatch —
A tightly intermingled layer of both living and dead material that develops between the
green vegetation and the soil surface. A slight amount of thatch is desirable, but too large
an amount will cause increased disease and insect problems. In general, the thatch
thickness should not exceed the height of cut of the grass, but also should not be less
than about an eighth of an inch.
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.
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