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1. The process of loosening the surface of the ground in preparation for seeding, [[sprigging]] or [[sodding]]; sometimes performed on [[subsoil]] before the installation of [[topsoil]] to promote the [[drainage]] of water downward between layers; term is also used to describe the chemical or mechanical scratching of the [[seed]] coat (typical of zoysiagrass) to improve [[germination]].<br><br> | |||
http://www.kensettsports.com/images/graden_scarifying4.jpg<br><br> | |||
Turf that's been scarified for improved air and water movement.<br> | |||
Source: http://www.kensettsports.com/why_scarify.cfm<br><br> |
Latest revision as of 11:23, 26 July 2007
1. The process of loosening the surface of the ground in preparation for seeding, sprigging or sodding; sometimes performed on subsoil before the installation of topsoil to promote the drainage of water downward between layers; term is also used to describe the chemical or mechanical scratching of the seed coat (typical of zoysiagrass) to improve germination.
Turf that's been scarified for improved air and water movement.
Source: http://www.kensettsports.com/why_scarify.cfm