Hey all -

New to this community. Being an engineer by trade I love DIY projects, the next one coming up is restoring the turf in my front and back yards (~1acre, Pennsylvania)

I have previously used temporary irrigation (hoses/above ground impact sprinklers) to do the job however this was one or two portions of my property and easily managed with a couple of heads. I find myself wanting to do a more extensive turf restoration this fall growing period however the point I get hung up on is the very large amount of “temporary” items I will have to buy vs putting that cost into a permanent below ground solution with pop up heads.

Not being a stranger to below ground installs (did my parents VERY simple system with 8 Rainbird heads total and a Rainbird controller off a hose bib), I am seeking advice on how best to proceed on a setup that would not require me to continually move heads/water manually given my options.

Additional Background:
Very old home - piping is a mess to the hose bibs leading to significant pressure drops and flow rate fluxes if anything is turned on. Will fix this in the future with more direct runs to specific areas/fixtures in the home but this is a major undertaking and cost.

My water main is 3/4” with further restrictions on the meter (and as mentioned above, a quagmire of interior piping), Copper in the home but water company has no record of switching it from galvanized. Thus, a full excavation and tapping into the main with a PRV (although ideal and I would love it) is quite cost prohibitive right now as it will probably require me to replace the main.

With nothing on in the home and a hose bib fully open, I was able to achieve 85 PSI with approximately 7-9GPM (water in bucket with a timer method, no fancy flowmeter unfortunately).

After some real thought and some research I have come down with a temporary option and what I would hope is a “semi-pro/semi-permanent” option:

Temporary:
- Mix of primarily Hunter Wobblers and some gear/impact sprinklers around areas I cannot have water on with 3/4” feeder hoses, and 5/8” or 1/2” branch hoses
- 34 low flow Wobblers, 12 gear/impact sprinklers, 3 wave sprinklers all divided into 8 zones
- 8 Zones controlled by BHyve Gen 2 WiFi controllers

Semi-Pro/Semi-Permanent
- Design the system for long term positioning and trench 3/4” to the head positions. Even if head/nozzle specification may need to change in the future, the money I would spend on the temp solution would be put into the purchase of supplies for the long term solution.
- Looking at MP Rotors for lower flow applications enabling me to still have a decent number of heads per zone. I worked out a design on the MyDesign thru Hunter, but need some pro knowledge on popping pressures, practical throw given flowrates, and if there are better head/nozzle options for my application/situation. (Can screenshot these if anyone would be interested in talking directly)
- My concern here is that my zones are fixed in place based on the physical piping and I would be designing to a sub-optimal flow rate restriction potentially leading to repiping when I eventually tap directly into the main.
- Would still stick with BHyve Gen2 WiFi controller here until a main tap is done in the future. Willing to increase the number of zones/adding more BHyve controllers to make this work

Aeration and overseeding will occur some point next week, and was hoping to have one of these two options in place to ensure proper irrigation of the seed during the fall growing period.

Hi everyone,

I could use some help with football field maintenance. The field is always slick. The grass always seems wet. We are located in the Midwest and it does get humid so I always attribute it to that, but other fields don't seem to have as big an issue.

Some info on the field: Grass type- KBG and Fescue mix. We do have irrigation. Typically run it on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday mornings. Located by a bunch of corn/ bean fields. Cut height - 2 -2 1/2”

If you need more information to help me out please let me know and I con proved what I can.

Wanted to put this out there for anyone in the turf industry looking for a good opportunity in Southern California.
We’re currently looking to add interns, AITs, and general golf course maintenance staff at a Top 50 golf course in the world located in Los Angeles.
For someone trying to build a career in turf, there is a lot of opportunity here. We’re especially interested in long-term interns and AITs who want to learn, take on responsibility, and potentially move up within the operation.

A few highlights:
● Competitive wages (18.50-26 an hour)
● Housing available for qualified candidates with a turf degree/background
● Opportunities for interns, AITs, and general crew members
● Exposure to a high-level golf course maintenance operation
● Great opportunity to learn and build your résumé
● Strong potential for advancement for the right people

We’re looking for people who want to work, learn, and be part of a strong team. Turf experience is obviously a plus, but we’re open to talking with people at different experience levels.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, send me a DM and I can give you more information about the course, positions, pay, housing, and what we’re looking for.

Happy to answer any questions privately.

Howdy! I currently work in finance but I’m looking for a career change. I’m planning on starting my Associates in Turfgrass Management Fall 2027. Should I just wait until the program starts or should I start reaching out to local Supers to see if they have internships or part time positions I can do on the weekends to start getting experience?

This weeks Ohio State turf team times is now out - flooding, all kinds of disease, fall weed options and weather all make an appearance https://youtu.be/G-JThbR8Wqo
Also as its that time of year - dont forget to take a look at Dr. Zane Raudenbushes 5 step seeding process still as good as ever! https://youtu.be/vdzDs76_P2A

Apologies if this isn't the right sub, but any help would be much appreciated!

Hey guys, I've been using Jaguar seed in my front yard for 5 years now. I absolutely love the grass. Very sturdy & germinates well.

Prince corp. Is who sold it mostly & they got auctioned off last year. So buh bye to that seed.

Didn't know if anyone has used the seed & may know of another seed variety that has a similar look & can tolerant good amount of sun.

I'm not a fan of most of the mixes out there. They always have too much of a wide blade fescue.

Jaguar has such a thin blade & it's beautiful when it gets full.

I'd appreciate anyones input.

Taker easy & if she's easy take her twice.

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We moved in September of 2024 to our new build and I’m pretty proud of were we’re at two years in. I’ve only had to drag the hose out a handful of times this year due to the timely rains my area’s been getting. Hang in there everyone, the days be gettin shorter!

Just noticed our sandals and feet turning orange. Something call lawn rust. How do we treat it?

I’m a coach at a small school. I’m told I’m in charge of setting my own irrigation schedules for the game and practice field. They are Bermuda fields. The game field is mowed with a reel mower two to three times a week, the practice field is mowed once a week with a regular mower. How much should I be irrigating these fields in this 100 degree heat? They are getting twice a week right now for 45 minutes/zone. Any help is appreciated

Don't know what these are, they are two distinct plants:

photo 1 is mostly a problematic producer of spiny little stickers

photo 2 is a viny grass killer with a deep green leaf covered in an almost waxy substance. The trunk lines are a reddish pink