Course

Homeowner Turfgrass Management Digital Badge

Self-paced

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Full course description

 

Start Date

March 13, 2026

 

Price

$40.00

 

Credential

Non-Credit Badge

 

Length

5 Hours

 

Commitment

5 Hours

 

Format

Asynchronous

Healthy Lawncare Fundamentals

Course Description

This curriculum introduces learners to the best practices that support successful, science based lawncare. The course begins with an overview of the turfgrass industry and key terminology used to describe turf stands, giving learners a strong foundation for understanding how lawns grow and respond to management. Learners will examine how home irrigation systems work and learn to identify common problems, sources of water loss, and opportunities to improve efficiency. The course emphasizes matching irrigation delivery to precipitation, seasonal conditions, and turfgrass growth needs to reduce waste while maintaining turf health. Mowing fundamentals will be discussed, including recommended mowing heights, mowing frequency, and the importance of properly maintained equipment. Safety considerations related to mowing equipment will also be discussed. Learners will explore essential turfgrass nutrients and how these nutrients influence turf growth and development. A guide for calculating how much fertilizer is needed and recommendations for best application methods will be discussed. By the end of the course, learners will synthesize the material by developing a personalized lawncare management plan tailored to their site conditions and expectations. The ultimate goal is for learners to reflect on their lawncare goals and apply best management practices that efficiently meet those goals.

 

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify and describe the primary cultural practices used in successful turfgrass management.
  2. Explain how the primary cultural practices contribute to maintaining a healthy turf stand.
  3. Evaluate home lawn irrigation systems and identify strategies to minimize water use while still meeting turfgrass water requirements.
  4. Determine appropriate fertility needs to support and maintain healthy turf growth.
  5. Optimize mowing height and mowing frequency to promote lateral growth and maintain turf uniformity and overall quality.

Target Learner

The target learner for this course is Life Long Learners.

 

 

Course Topics

  • Turfgrass industry overview.
  • Best mowing, fertility, and irrigation practices.
  • Development of sitespecific tailored lawn management guide

Meet the Instructor

Keenan Amundsen

 

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Refunds: Please note the course price does not include any credit card processing fees required by our vendor. Users shall submit refund requests via email to online@unl.edu within 48 hours of the course start date; no refunds will be given after the course has begun.

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