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2025 Design & Master Plan - South Dakota State University

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turfgrass<br />

All new turf seed and sod on campus shall be Turf Type Tall Fescue<br />

based blend.<br />

To protect the building in areas where turf meets the building facade,<br />

incorporate a 1 foot wide concrete mow strip at the foot of the building.<br />

The mow strip reduces the potential for mower damage and eliminates<br />

the need to follow up mowings with additional manual trimming. The<br />

mow strip also provides a separation from the building facade and any<br />

irrigation system that may be installed.<br />

irrigation<br />

Evaluate plant types and turf species prior to planting to select varieties with<br />

water needs most suited to each specific site. Choose plants that do not<br />

require long term irrigation whenever possible and practical. Where irrigation<br />

is determined to be necessary, place plants with different water needs on<br />

separate irrigation zones in order to avoid over-watering and plant failures.<br />

protection of existing campus trees<br />

Existing trees on construction sites should be protected with fencing at the<br />

drip line of the tree. No material storage, parking of vehicles or equipment,<br />

or other disruption to this area should be allowed. All of these activities can<br />

result in soil compaction or contamination, and the eventual decline and<br />

death of the tree. Impacts of this damage may not be evident for several<br />

years after construction has concluded.<br />

figure 10.4: concrete mow strip detail<br />

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