Evolution of Turf Management

First Mowers

Apr 14, 1800

Sheep were used as the first original mowers, and were let to graze on the turf grass to controll its length

First Machine Mower

Jul 11, 1830

First machine mower was invented in 1830 by James B Beard, which made mowing more uniform and neet looking

First artificial granulated fertalizer

Jun 20, 1928

granulated fertalizer was invented to help turf grass grow, with out the use of animal waste.

Weed Control

Aug 13, 1945

Advances in weed control made it easyer to manage yards, lawns, and turf grass.