Sustainable Practices in Facilities & Grounds

Growing Sustainability at UNC Greensboro

By Mr. Peter AsheUNC Greensboro Department of Facilities & Grounds Maintenance

IPM

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Plant Management

Every Plant has it’s Place to Grow

Variables

Sun

Shade

Soil Type

Climate

Willow Oak

American Elm

American Chestnut

Long Leaf PineOfficial State Tree

Loblolly Pines in Bed of Clover

Zoysiagrass

Fine Leaf Fescue

Dormant Bermuda

Perennial Rye Grass

Soil Testing

Testing Golf Green Soil

Tissue Testing

Spoon Feeding

Moisture Deficient Areas

Wetting Agent

Wetting Agent

Irrigate At Wilt Point

All Clippings Recycled – No Collection

Soil Aeration

Isolated High Use Areas

Cutting Golf GreensMore Grass – More Roots – Better Health!

Spoon Feeding

Growth RegulatorsPrimo Maxx by Syngennta

Herbicide

Compost Pile

Reel Mower SharpeningSkilled Technicians sharpen blades in-house

Surplus Vehicles

Independent Wells

Sod Turf Nursery

Alternative to Pre-emergent crabgrass herbicides Improved Soil through Composting and Seeding

The Future?

The Perfect Turf?

Develop More Alternative Ground Covers -Moss is OK

Plastic GrassClick/Copy on link below for pros & cons of artificial turf

http://www.athenasmi.org/projects/docs/UCC_project_ATHENA_technical_paper.pdf

Drainage Problems of North Practice Field

Bird Houses

Sample of Community GardenKhale,, Spinach, and Leaks

Future Community Garden Site

Crimson Clover

Future Community Garden Site

Future Community Garden?

National Recognition!