Carry Out Assessment – Assess Sward Composition

Aim:

Assess sward composition.

Method:

Measure percentage grass, weeds, pests & diseases as a factor of 100 over an area of 1 square metre.

Timing:

Anytime.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

• Poor surface durability.
• Poor surface playability.

Equipment:

• Quadrat.
• PQS Tables.

Practical Tips:

Use lightweight timber frame (like a picture frame) ‘strung’ with string, wool, hemp, jute, polypropylene, nylon line or fishing line. Strung to form a 10 x 10 grid to represent 100 (%).