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I bet you’re sweating right now, thinking about how to create a little shade and protect your grass from turning crispy. But August is the last hurrah of summer, and before you know it, the nights are going to start turning cooler. Fall can sneak up on you, so now’s the time to make a plan for the next season.
With turf that has taken a pounding all summer, start making a recovery plan. For Virginia Tech, a change of sports also is coming--the return of football and soccer. I have many balancing acts to perform in taking care of the turf and readying all my resources for fall.
Testing … 1, 2, 3
I always think it’s funny that I have to take my tests before the students are even back in school. This “pre-fall” season is the time to test equipment and check the supply list--before you absolutely need it. There’s nothing like heading down to a field to squeeze in a job between activities, only to find the leaf blower won’t crank, or the aerification tines are so rusty they’re falling apart. If the equipment works year-round, schedule some time for a thorough cleaning and tune-up.