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[[Category:Glossary]]  [[Category:Turf]] [[Category:Sportsturf]]
[[Category:Glossary]]  [[Category:Turf]] [[Category:SportsturfC2M1]]


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>
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>

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.

graden_scarifying4.jpg

Turf that's been scarified for improved air and water movement.
Source: http://www.kensettsports.com/why_scarify.cfm