Lawn Mowing & Turf Care

This IEAC Accredited Course teaches you to be a cut above everyone else; whether you are a home gardener, a tradesman gardener, a groundsman, mowing contractor or someone preparing to work in the horticulture industry.

Grass cutting and gardening are thriving industries, and few things make a better impression than a lush, well-kept lawn. This foundation course covers everything you need to know to care for turf surfaces in different settings throughout the year. Designed for both beginners and professionals, the training provides essential knowledge on effective lawn management and sustainable practices, with cultural techniques forming the core of success.

Whether you’re a Landscaper, Gardener, or Lawn Care Technician aiming to enhance your expertise or simply someone wanting to improve your lawn care skills; this course offers the perfect starting point.

There is a final assessment that can be undertaken at any time, day or night; and you will be awarded a coveted: IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council) Certificate, which will have your name on it, including full course details.

THE LESSONS IN THIS COURSE COVER THE FOLLOWING:

LESSON 1: TURF QUALITY

What varieties
In unexpected drought conditions
Evaluating turf quality and needs

LESSON 2: MOWING

Mowing calculations
Basic calculations
Mowing
Understanding how grass grows
Understanding how lawn mowers cut grass
Other considerations for mowers
How to mow grass
Before you mow
Length of cut
Direction of cut or pattern of cutting
Other considerations
Mowing newly established turf
Raking before cutting?
Collecting grass clippings
Summary of points
Cutting steep slopes
Using growth regulators
Problems that may occur by mowing
Mowing safety
Mowing and its impact on the environment

LESSON 3: MAINTAINING TURF QUALITY

Maintaining turf
Maintenance tasks
Turf/lawn aeration
Soil pH
Other ways to improve soils
Weeding
Dealing with pest and diseases
Environmental problems in turf
Watering

LESSON 4: TURF EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Types of mowing equipment
Cylinder mowers
Rotary mowers
Tractor mounted
Ride on mower
Push type mowers
Hover mowers
Options for power
Deciding what you need
Mower maintenance
Electric mowers
Petrol mowers
Changing mower blades
Other turf maintenance equipment
Edger
Leaf rakes/vacuums
Forks
Rollers
Wheelbarrows
Strimmer/brush cutter/whipper snipper
Spray equipment
Should you buy, lease or hire?

LESSON 5: TURF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Starting your business
Before you start
Be informed
Developing a customer base
Location
Employees
Equipment
Finance
Buying into a franchise
Avoiding disputes
Other services you might offer
Legal requirements
Professional advice
Keeping business records
Taxation
Understanding contract law
Developing your business
Managing growth

HOW OUR COURSES WORK:

•    Enrol any time of day or night.
•    Start studying immediately or later (as you wish).
•    Upon enrolment, you will receive an email containing your “Username” and “Password”
•    Help desk – Contact us via email: info@homestudy.co.uk or call: + 44 (0) 1227 789 649
•    There are automated self-assessment tests at the end of each lesson.
•    At the end of the whole course, you are presented with an automated examination.
•    Gain a 60% pass and receive an: IEAC (International Education Accreditation Council) Certificate.