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LIBERTY ESTATES FIELD B:
        NATURAL TURF PRACTICE FIELD
                                                                                                        Liberty Estates Field is a good sized open space in a residential area. The field should be consid-
                                                                                                        ered lower priority for a number of reasons. It is not easily expandable in size due to its proximity
                                                                                                        to wetlands and residences. It has no ability to create a parking lot or any amenities such as re-
                                                                                                        strooms. It is a great place to hold practices particularly for younger athletes. Maintenance practices
                                                                                                        include



                                                                                                        33 Mowings / Season

                                                                                                        Aeration, 3 Times Per Year


                                                                                                        Fertilizer @ 4.25 lbs N / year


                                                                                                        Soil Amendments                            Based on Soil Tests                                                                  SECTION 5 -  RECOMMENDATIONS/ PRIORITIZATION



                                                                                                        Herbicide Applications                     Herbicide


                                                                                                        Pre-emergent Applications


                                                                                                        Over-Seeding                               Seed

        High Priority                                                                                   Water, 1 Acre Inch Per Week



        1.0  Encourage practice and neighborhood use                                                    Recommendations for Liberty Estates Field include. Installation of 2” lateral sub-drainage with
        to relieve pressure of other fields                                                             sand seams and an irrigation system.


        2.0 Additional Buffer planting for abutters


        3.0 Field sub-drainage























        SOUTHBOROUGH ATHLETIC MASTER PLAN                                                                                                                                                                                               -LIBERTY ESTATES




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