Resources by Michael Goatley
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Sod Source Selection, Installation, Maintenance, and Producers in Virginia | While high-quality sod is available outside of the
VCIA-certified sod program, the consumer is
encouraged to be aware of factors that are important
in determining sod quality. Quality sod contains
excellent turf varieties with good sod strength (i.e.,
easy to handle for both harvest and installation) and has no
serious insect, weed, or disease problems. |
Feb 3, 2021 | 418-040 (CSES-151P) | ||
Using Compost in Your Landscape | Mar 13, 2021 | 426-704 (SPES-304P) | |||
Summer Lawn Management: Watering the Lawn | Apr 1, 2019 | 430-010 (SPES-126P) | |||
Lawn Fertilization in Virginia | Jun 21, 2021 | 430-011 (SPES-334NP) | |||
Fertilización del Césped en Virginia (Lawn Fertilization in Virginia) | Jun 22, 2021 | 430-011s (CSES-166P) | |||
Urban Nutrient Management Handbook | Aug 16, 2019 | 430-350 | |||
Mowing To Recycle Grass Clippings: Let the Clips Fall Where They May! | Jul 8, 2021 | 430-402 (SPES-337P) | |||
Fall Lawn Care | The fall season is an important transition period of
turfgrass growth and development, and the management
of your warm- and cool-season grasses at this
time of year means a great deal in terms of anticipated
success in your lawn the following spring. |
Jul 20, 2020 | 430-520(SPES-223P) | ||
"Leave" Them Alone: Lawn Leaf Management | Jul 10, 2020 | 430-521 (SPES-212P) | |||
Maintenance Calendar for Warm-Season Lawns in Virginia | Sep 25, 2019 | 430-522 (SPES-161P) | |||
Maintenance Calendar for Cool-Season Turfgrasses in Virginia | Sep 25, 2019 | 430-523 (SPES-162P) | |||
Spring and Summer Lawn Management Considerations for Cool-Season Turfgrasses | May 1, 2009 | 430-532 | |||
Water Reuse: Using Reclaimed Water for Irrigation | Water reuse can be defined as the use of reclaimed water for a direct beneficial purpose. |
Aug 29, 2018 | 452-014 (SPES-1) | ||
Soil Test Note 14: Athletic Fields, Golf Course Fairways, Sod Production, and Large Industrial/Recreational Lawns | Mar 3, 2022 | 452-244 (SPES-362NP) | |||
Soil Test Note 17: Lawn Fertilization for Cool Season Grasses | Mar 16, 2021 | 452-717 (SPES-306P) | |||
Soil Test Note 18: Lawn Fertilization for Warm Season Grasses | Mar 25, 2021 | 452-718 (SPES-305P) | |||
Powell River Project - Establishment and Maintenance of Quality Turfgrass on Surface-mined Land | Mar 15, 2018 | 460-127 (CSES-213P) | |||
Environmental Best Management Practices for Virginia's Golf Courses | Jan 7, 2021 | ANR-48NP (SPES-284NP) | |||
Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training | May 16, 2023 | ANR-66 (SPES-505NP) | |||
Rotary Mowers Safety: Lawn Care Training Guide Mower Care and Safe Use | Mowing lawns continues to be one of the most popular
summer job opportunities for youth given the affordable
cost and ease in operation of most rotary mowers.
However, easy access and widespread use of mowers
often creates a false sense of security among the users
of these machines. Data from a seven-year period
(1996-2003) showed the highest rate of hospitalization
from lawn mower injuries was for youth workers ages
15 to 19. The Consumer Product Safety Commission
reported that more than 37,000 riding mower injuries
occurred from 2003 through 2005 alone. During
the same period, there were 95 fatalities due to riding
mower tip-over. The purpose of this training guide is to
reduce the number of mower accidents and injuries by
familiarizing young workers with rotary mowers and
their safe operation. |
Apr 16, 2020 | BSE-110P(BSE-315P) | ||
Lawn Care: Hand Tools Safety | May 16, 2019 | BSE-40NP (BSE-98P) | |||
Lawn Care: Powered Hand Tool Safety | May 16, 2019 | BSE-41NP (BSE-97P) | |||
Lawn Care: Rotary Mower Safety | May 16, 2019 | BSE-42NP (BSE-96P) | |||
Lawn Care: Tractor Safety | May 16, 2019 | BSE-43NP (BSE-100P) | |||
Lawn Care: Utility-Type Vehicle Safety | May 16, 2019 | BSE-44NP (BSE-99P) | |||
Guidelines for Protecting Youth Workers: Promote Safe Practices and Protect Youth Workers | The goal of this training guide is to reduce the number of accidents and related injuries among the youth workers in the green industry by making workplaces safer. This guide is primarily for employers or supervisors of youth workers in the green industry. In addition to familiarizing the employers/supervisors with the regulations associated with hiring youth workers, the guide discusses the steps they can take to make their work environments safer. It also covers the responsibilities of guardians and youth workers for making workplaces safer. |
Apr 17, 2020 | BSE-46NP (BSE-314P) | ||
Rotary Mowers Safety: Lawncare Training Guide | Mowing lawns continues to be one of the most popular summer job opportunities for youth given the affordable cost and ease in operation of most rotary mowers. However, easy access and widespread use of mowers often creates a false sense of security among the users of these machines. Data from a seven-year period (1996-2003) showed the highest rate of hospitalization from lawn mower injuries was for youth workers ages 15 to 19. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that more than 37,000 riding mower injuries occurred from 2003 through 2005 alone. During the same period, there were 95 fatalities due to riding mower tip-over. The purpose of this training guide is to reduce the number of mower accidents and injuries by familiarizing young workers with rotary mowers and their safe operation. |
Apr 16, 2020 | BSE-47P (BSE-315P) | ||
Tractor Safety: Lawn Care Training Guide, Safe Use of Tractors | Tractors are versatile equipment used in a variety of jobs ranging from hauling goods to lawn care to agriculture. While they are extremely versatile, they can be very dangerous unless they are used with care following safe practices |
Apr 7, 2020 | BSE-48P (BSE-321P) | ||
Utility Type Vehicles: UTV Maintenance and Safe Use Lawn Care Training Guide | Utility type vehicles (UTVs) are popular equipment
used in a variety of settings, including the lawn care
industry. Their hauling capacity and versatility have
increased their popularity, and they are widely used in
rural, suburban, and urban settings for a variety of lawn
care, agricultural, construction, and industrial applications.
Considering that UTVs are widely used in the
green industry, it is extremely important that young
workers in the industry become familiar with the safe
operation of UTVs. The purpose of this training guide
is to familiarize young workers with the safe use of
UTVs. |
Aug 21, 2019 | BSE-49P (BSE-264P) | ||
Powered Hand Tools Safety: Lawn Care Training Guide | In addition to rotary mowers, many powered hand tools such as string trimmers, lawn edgers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers are widely used in lawn care. While these devices are very useful in making jobs easier and more efficient, they can be dangerous if used without proper training and care. In 1989 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that power lawn trimmers and edgers alone have caused about 4,600 injuries annually that required medical attention. About one-third of these were eye-related. |
Apr 28, 2020 | BSE-50P (BSE-322P) | ||
Hand Tools Safety: Lawn Care Training Guide Hand Tool Care and Safe Use | Many hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and pruners
are used widely in lawn care operations. While these
non-powered tools are not known to cause major
injuries, they have the potential for injuries that may
require absence from work and/or medical assistance
when they are used improperly. |
Apr 17, 2020 | BSE-51P (BSE-323P) | ||
Optimizing Bermudagrass Athletic Field Winter Survival in the Transition Zone | Nov 15, 2017 | CSES-200P | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Soil Testing | Oct 24, 2019 | CSES-34NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Watering The Lawn | Oct 24, 2019 | CSES-35NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Dethatching Your Lawn | Oct 24, 2019 | CSES-36NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Lawn Composting | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-37NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Aerating Your Lawn | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-38NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Mowing Your Lawn | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-39NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Fighting Weeds | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-40NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Choosing The Right Grass | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-41NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Fighting Lawn Pests | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-42NP | |||
A Lawn To Dye For - How to Create a Perfect Lawn: Dealing With Lawn Disease | Oct 14, 2019 | CSES-43NP | |||
2020-21 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations | Feb 25, 2021 | SPES-237NP (SPES-301NP) | |||
Maintenance Calendar for Bermudagrass | Jun 21, 2021 | SPES-329NP | |||
Beetlemania | Jul 7, 2021 | SPES-333NP | |||
Hurricane Preparedness for Turfgrass Systems | Jul 20, 2021 | SPES-340NP | |||
Cool-Season Turfgrass Sports Field Maintenance Calendar | Jul 22, 2021 | SPES-341NP | |||
2021-22 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations | Jul 21, 2021 | SPES-343NP | |||
Driving Homeowners ‘Nuts’: Sedge in the Lawn | Jul 23, 2021 | SPES-344NP | |||
Selective Bermudagrass Control for Lawns | Aug 18, 2021 | SPES-350NP | |||
Cool Season Lawn Renovation | Sep 16, 2021 | SPES-353NP | |||
Managing Fall Armyworms on Lawns | Aug 31, 2021 | SPES-357NP | |||
A Spreadsheet-Based Soil Test Converter for Turfgrass Professionals and Nutrient Management Planning in Virginia | Nov 19, 2018 | SPES-60 | |||
A Spreadsheet-Based Soil Test Converter for Turfgrass Professionals and Nutrient Management Planning in Virginia - Workbook | Nov 19, 2018 | SPES-60A | |||
A Spreadsheet-Based Calculator for Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Applications in Virginia | Nov 19, 2018 | SPES-40P | |||
A Spreadsheet-Based Calculator for Lawn Fertilizer and Lime Applications in Virginia - Workbook | Nov 19, 2018 | SPES-40A | |||
2022-23 Virginia Turfgrass Variety Recommendations | Aug 17, 2022 | SPES-421NP | |||
“Lost in the Weeds” part 1 | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-441NP | |||
“Lost in the Weeds” part 2 | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-442NP | |||
“Let the Clips Fall Where they May” | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-443NP | |||
"Don't Guess, Do the Test" | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-444NP | |||
“Application Without Calibration" | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-445NP | |||
"Fungus Among Us" | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-446NP | |||
"PPE and Me" | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-447NP | |||
"Don't Waste Water" | Nov 28, 2022 | SPES-448NP | |||
VCE Ag Today: Fall Armyworm: 2021 Recap | Feb 7, 2022 | VCE-1027-60NP |