JOHN MASCARO ’ S PHOTO QUIZ
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This large brown area that occurred overnight on a municipality ’ s library lawn also had several rectangular areas with no damage is the result of a bubble party . The Kirby Sutherland Library is a hub of activity inside and outside throughout the year . The “ Bubble Guy ” is part of the children ’ s library activities and has been thrilling children and adults for the past three years . This event was a surprise to the grounds manager when he drove to the library to maintain the grounds the day after the activity . “ I just about died when I saw the lawn ,” he said . He jumped out of the truck and got on his hands and knees looking for the problem . The following day he contacted the children ’ s librarian to get information on the activity . The green rectangles are where several booths cover the grass where the “ bubble man ” works his magic . The bubble material removes the cuticle layer on the grass ; and , when sunlight hits it , its history . The wear and tear on the grass from all the feet slipping and sliding does not help matters . The crown of the grass is not severely damaged and will regrow by itself . Some dethatching , additional seeding , and applying a starter fertilizer also quickens the return to normal .
Photos submitted by George Albright , owner of Albright ’ s Glen Summit Floral Co . and Grounds Manager of Mountain Top area Little League ; and Marian Sutherland , Kirby Library in Mountain Top , Pennsylvania .
John Mascaro is president of Turf-Tec International
If you would like to submit a photograph for John Mascaro ’ s Photo Quiz , please send a high-resolution digital photo to John Mascaro via email at john @ turf-tec . com . If your photograph is selected , you will receive full credit . All photos submitted will become property of SportsField Management magazine and the Sports Field Management Association .
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