CN105028164A - Device and method for planting creeping bentgrass lawn in modularity mode - Google Patents

Device and method for planting creeping bentgrass lawn in modularity mode Download PDF

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CN105028164A
CN105028164A CN201510382421.XA CN201510382421A CN105028164A CN 105028164 A CN105028164 A CN 105028164A CN 201510382421 A CN201510382421 A CN 201510382421A CN 105028164 A CN105028164 A CN 105028164A
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The invention relates to a device and method for planting a creeping bentgrass lawn in a modularity mode. The device is composed of planting baskets sets and module units. The planting method comprises the steps that the device for planting the creeping bentgrass is placed in a concave pond, water planting is achieved in a modularity mode, the character that water flows easily is fully utilized, material nutrition is quickly conveyed to the grass roots of the lawn along with water, and the good growing conditions needed by the grass roots are met. When a planting module facility needs to be carried or replaced, water can be drained in time, the planting facility weight is greatly reduced, modules can be dismounted quickly, and the purposes of convenient carrying and rapid replacing are achieved. Playground lawns, leisure lawns, courtyard lawns and various lawns in different sizes can be planted, and the device and method are especially suitable for roof lawn planting. Under the condition that the illumination, the temperature and the humidity are met, the method can also be used for indoor lawn planting, and the application range is wide.

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一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置及方法Device and method for modularized planting of creeping bentgrass lawn

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置及方法,属于草坪建植技术领域。The invention relates to a device and method for modularized planting of creeping bentgrass lawns, belonging to the technical field of lawn planting.

背景技术Background technique

匍匐翦股颖(AgrostisstoloniferaL.),别名本特草、四季青。它是一种典型的冷季型多年生草坪草,适于寒带、温带及亚热带的广大地区种植,广泛应用于高尔夫球场果岭、保龄球场等体育场地以及城市草坪、庭院草坪等园林绿化工程,据不完全统计,全球75%的高尔夫球场果岭都采用匍匐翦股颖建植草坪。Creeping bentgrass (Agrostisstolonifera L.), also known as bentgrass and Sijiqing. It is a typical cool-season perennial turfgrass, suitable for planting in cold, temperate and subtropical regions. It is widely used in sports venues such as golf greens and bowling alleys, as well as landscaping projects such as urban lawns and courtyard lawns. According to incomplete statistics, 75% of golf course greens in the world use creeping bentgrass to build lawns.

目前匍匐翦股颖草坪主要采用沙地建植,但沙壤粒径大透水性强,浇灌的水不能很好的固定于草的根部,水分易于流失,而匍匐翦股颖需要在潮湿的条件下才能生长良好,因此,沙地建植的草坪需要频繁的浇水才能形成高品质的草坪,这就导致了以下几个方面的不足:1)匍匐翦股颖草坪养护需要消耗大量的水资源,而它实际利用的只占消耗水量的极少部分,利用率低;2)浇灌的管网和浇水喷头造价昂贵,施工程序复杂,由于大部分管网都埋于地下,不便于管网的维护;3)沙地建植草坪质量重,不便整体搬运,建植草坪的场地不能迅速的移走草坪而留作它用,同时,也不便于清除地老虎、蝼蛄和金针虫等地下害虫。At present, creeping bentgrass lawns are mainly planted in sandy land, but the sandy soil has a large particle size and strong water permeability, and the water for irrigation cannot be well fixed on the roots of the grass, and the water is easy to lose, while creeping bentgrass needs to be grown in humid conditions. Therefore, the turf that is built on the sand needs frequent watering to form a high-quality turf, which leads to the following deficiencies: 1) Creeping bentgrass lawn maintenance needs to consume a lot of water resources , and its actual use only accounts for a very small part of the water consumption, and the utilization rate is low; 2) The irrigation pipe network and sprinkler nozzles are expensive, and the construction procedures are complicated. Since most of the pipe networks are buried underground, it is not convenient for the pipe network 3) The quality of lawn planted in sandy land is heavy, and it is inconvenient to carry as a whole. The site for lawn planting cannot be removed quickly and reserved for other purposes. .

匍匐翦股颖草坪建植的上述缺点限制了它美化功能、休闲功能和运动功能的极大发挥,因此,亟待一种新的既能节约水资源、维护便利又能极大发挥其功能的建植方法。The above-mentioned shortcomings of creeping bentgrass lawn planting limit its beautification function, leisure function and sports function to a great extent. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new construction that can save water resources, facilitate maintenance and maximize its functions. planting method.

发明内容Contents of the invention

为了克服当前沙地建植的缺点,本发明提出一种既能节约水资源,又易于维护并能充分发挥其美化、休闲和运动功能的匍匐翦股颖草坪建植方法。In order to overcome the shortcomings of current sandy land planting, the present invention proposes a creeping bentgrass lawn planting method that can save water resources, is easy to maintain and can fully exert its beautification, leisure and sports functions.

为了实现上述目的,本发明采用如下技术方案:In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置,由种植篮组和模块单元组成;A modular device for building creeping bentgrass lawns, which consists of planting baskets and modular units;

所述种植篮组是由多个带有沿边、底部为网状结构的方形篮组成;为方便栽培,优选由4-6个方形篮构成一体化种植篮组;The planting basket group is composed of a plurality of square baskets with a mesh structure along the sides and at the bottom; for the convenience of cultivation, the integrated planting basket group is preferably composed of 4-6 square baskets;

所述模块单元为一敞口带有沿边的方形盛水容器,其内部设有固定于模块底部的支撑柱,支撑柱的高度与模块高度一致;所述模块单元由支撑柱分隔出多个小方形区域,每个小方形区域与一个种植篮组外形相匹配,以实现多个种植篮组同时建植的功能。在本发明所述建植装置中,优选将模块单元划分出4个小方形区域。The modular unit is an open square water container with edges, and a supporting column fixed on the bottom of the module is arranged inside, and the height of the supporting column is consistent with the height of the module; the modular unit is divided into a plurality of small containers by the supporting column. Square area, each small square area matches the shape of a planting basket group, so as to realize the function of building multiple planting basket groups at the same time. In the planting device of the present invention, preferably, the modular unit is divided into 4 small square areas.

本发明所述的建植方法中,所述模块单元的侧壁上方设有溢水口和导气孔,在底部设有导水管;此外,为了巩固模块结构,在模块的四周还设有支撑护条。In the planting method described in the present invention, an overflow port and an air guide hole are provided above the side wall of the module unit, and a water guide pipe is provided at the bottom; in addition, in order to consolidate the module structure, support bars are also provided around the module .

所述溢水口用过滤网封住。The overflow port is sealed with a filter screen.

所述导水管的具体位置以便于水体更换而设置,当多个模块单元同时组合共同建植时,可将位于中间的模块单元四周均开设导水管,而位于边缘的模块单元则根据需要在侧面底部相应位置开设导水管,以使各模块单元内水体相连通。所述导水管周围均由螺栓和橡胶垫密封,以防漏水。The specific position of the aqueduct is set to facilitate the replacement of the water body. When multiple modular units are combined and planted at the same time, the aqueducts can be provided around the modular units located in the middle, and the modular units located at the edge can be installed on the side according to needs. Water guide pipes are set up at the corresponding positions on the bottom so that the water bodies in each module unit can be connected. Bolts and rubber pads are used to seal around the water guide pipe to prevent water leakage.

本发明所述的建植装置是利用模块化方式实现水培建植,充分利用水易于流动的特点,将物质营养随着水分快速的输送到草坪草根部,使草坪草根部一直处于水的浸泡中,满足其所需的良好生长条件。当需要搬运或更换建植模块设施时可以及时排除水而极大的减轻了建植设施重量,并且能快速拆解建植模块,从而达到方便搬运和快速更换的目的。水质量轻和流动的特点也可以使建植设施不仅局限于地面建植,也可以充分利用地上空间形成叠加的建植形式,极大的增加了建植面积,也使建植形式从平面向竖向的方向拓展。The planting device of the present invention realizes hydroponic planting in a modular manner, and makes full use of the characteristics that water is easy to flow, and quickly transports material nutrients to the roots of lawn grass along with water, so that the roots of lawn grass are always soaked in water , satisfying the required good growth conditions. When it is necessary to move or replace the planting module facilities, the water can be removed in time to greatly reduce the weight of the planting facilities, and the planting modules can be disassembled quickly, so as to achieve the purpose of convenient handling and quick replacement. The characteristics of light water quality and flow can also make the planting facilities not only limited to the ground planting, but also make full use of the above-ground space to form a superimposed planting form, which greatly increases the planting area, and also makes the planting form change from plane to Expand vertically.

本发明还提供一种利用上述装置模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的方法,包括如下步骤:The present invention also provides a kind of method utilizing above-mentioned device modularization to build creeping bentgrass lawn, comprises the steps:

(1)将匍匐翦股颖栽培于种植篮组中,并将种植篮组置于内装沙土的苗床内,待培养一段时间后将种植篮组从苗床取出,洗去匍匐翦股颖根部表面的细沙;(1) Cultivate the creeping bentgrass in the planting basket group, place the planting basket group in the seedbed filled with sand, take out the planting basket group from the seedbed after cultivating for a period of time, and wash off the creeping bentgrass root surface fine sand;

(2)根据建植面积需要安装好相应数量的模块单元,并将种植篮组置于模块单元内,同时向模块单元内通水,当水面低于种植篮底面且浸没匍匐翦股颖根系底部时停止;(2) Install a corresponding number of modular units according to the planting area, place the planting basket group in the modular unit, and pass water into the modular unit at the same time, when the water surface is lower than the bottom of the planting basket and submerged at the bottom of the root system stop when

(3)定期给建植模块增氧,换水,添加营养液,修剪匍匐翦股颖根系及草坪高度,清洗模块及病虫害防治。(3) Regularly add oxygen to the planting module, change the water, add nutrient solution, trim the root system of creeping bentgrass and the height of the lawn, clean the module and prevent and control diseases and insect pests.

本发明所述的建植方法中,步骤(1)所述栽培的具体过程为:In the planting method of the present invention, the specific process of cultivation described in step (1) is:

a)栽培基质制备:采用营养土栽培法,将草炭、珍珠岩和细沙按比例加入适量含氮、磷、钾的复合基肥,充分混合拌匀;a) Cultivation substrate preparation: adopt the nutrient soil cultivation method, add peat, perlite and fine sand in proportion to an appropriate amount of compound base fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and fully mix and mix well;

b)基质装篮:将种植篮组置于苗床上,在方形篮底部铺上尼龙网,然后添加基质,轻轻振荡后压实,使得栽培基质无较大空隙,最终使栽培基质表面距方形篮顶部1/8-1/7;b) Substrate basket: place the planting basket group on the seedbed, spread nylon mesh on the bottom of the square basket, then add the substrate, shake it lightly and compact it, so that there are no large gaps in the cultivation substrate, and finally make the surface of the cultivation substrate far from the square basket. Basket top 1/8-1/7;

c)播种前的处理:在播种前一天,对装好基质的种植篮组浇透水,静置过夜;c) Treatment before sowing: on the day before sowing, water the planting basket group equipped with substrate thoroughly, and let it stand overnight;

d)播种:将栽培基质表面整平,并铺一层细沙,按照5~10g/m2进行播种,将种子拌细沙后均匀的铺于基质表面,然后覆盖一层的细沙,喷水至表面充分湿润,覆盖塑料薄膜,以便保温保湿;d) Sowing: level the surface of the cultivation medium, and spread a layer of fine sand, sow according to 5-10g/ m2 , mix the seeds with fine sand and spread them evenly on the surface of the substrate, then cover with a layer of fine sand, spray Water until the surface is fully wetted, and covered with plastic film for heat preservation and moisture retention;

e)养护管理:发芽前,每天浇水3~4次,喷洒直到基质表面充分湿润,浇水后即刻覆盖塑料薄膜;直到大部分匍匐翦股颖发芽,撤掉塑料薄膜,每天浇水1~2次,之后可视草的生长状况,逐步减少浇水的次数,增加浇水量;e) Conservation management: Before germination, water 3 to 4 times a day, spray until the surface of the substrate is fully wet, and cover with plastic film immediately after watering; until most of the creeping bentgrass germinates, remove the plastic film, and water 1 to 4 times a day 2 times, and then depending on the growth of the grass, gradually reduce the number of watering times and increase the amount of watering;

整个栽培过程中需要环境条件:温度13℃~32℃,湿度40~60%。Environmental conditions are required throughout the cultivation process: temperature 13°C-32°C, humidity 40-60%.

本发明所述的建植方法中,步骤(2)所述模块单元的安装具体过程为:In the planting method of the present invention, the specific process of installing the modular unit described in step (2) is:

A)根据建植草坪面积和砖墙宽度,挖出低于地面500-550mm的凹池,凹池四周砌120-130mm厚、与地面相平的砖墙,在凹池底部铺150-200mm厚的碎石垫层,在碎石垫层设置宽100-120mm、深50-60mm、2.0-3.0%排水坡度的排水沟,用防水砂浆抹面,间隔6-7m设置伸缩缝;所有排水沟再汇集至排水涵管;A) According to the lawn area and the width of the brick wall, dig out a concave pool 500-550mm below the ground, build a 120-130mm thick brick wall around the concave pool, and lay a 150-200mm thick brick wall on the bottom of the concave pool For the crushed stone cushion layer, set drainage ditches with a width of 100-120mm, a depth of 50-60mm, and a drainage slope of 2.0-3.0%, and use waterproof mortar to plaster the surface, and set expansion joints at intervals of 6-7m; to the drainage culvert;

B)根据建植草坪面积,将所需多个模块单元组合并固定于凹池内,将所有模块单元的导水管串联、导气孔串联;B) According to the area of the lawn to be planted, combine and fix the required multiple module units in the concave pool, and connect the water guide pipes and air guide holes of all the module units in series;

C)在凹池附近挖一泵坑,内设水泵、增氧泵,泵坑与凹池之间通过排水涵管连接;将泵坑与凹池内各管线连接起来。C) Dig a pump pit near the concave pool, which is equipped with a water pump and an aeration pump. The pump pit and the concave pool are connected by drainage culverts; connect the pump pit and the pipelines in the concave pool.

管线连接具体方式如下:1)将与水泵出水口连接的给水管与模块单元的导水管相连,通过阀门转换既可将水由水泵加压输送至模块单元内,又可加压将模块内的水抽出而快速排除;The specific way of pipeline connection is as follows: 1) Connect the water supply pipe connected to the outlet of the water pump with the water guide pipe of the module unit, and the water can be pressurized by the water pump into the module unit through valve switching, and the water in the module can also be pressurized. The water is pumped out and quickly removed;

2)将与增氧泵连接的导气管与模块单元的导气孔连接,实现对模块单元增加氧气的目的;2) Connect the air guide pipe connected with the oxygen pump to the air guide hole of the module unit to realize the purpose of adding oxygen to the module unit;

3)凹池内的排水沟通过排水涵管把水排入泵坑内,再通过泵坑内的排水管把多余的水排除。3) The drainage channel in the concave pool discharges water into the pump pit through the drainage culvert, and then drains the excess water through the drain pipe in the pump pit.

本发明所述技术方案的有益效果:The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the present invention:

(1)本发明为匍匐翦股颖草坪建植提供了一种全新的方法。该方法与现有草坪建植方法相比,将匍匐翦股颖草坪建植模块化,装、拆方便;同时,也为匍匐翦股颖提供了良好的生长条件,能快速的建成质量优良的匍匐翦股颖草坪,实现了匍匐翦股颖草坪建植重量轻量化、移动便利化和生长快速化的要求。本方法克服了现有匍匐翦股颖草坪耗水量大,管网铺设复杂,重量重,不便于搬运和清除地下害虫的缺点,具有很强的技术优势。(1) The present invention provides a kind of brand-new method for creeping bentgrass lawn establishment. Compared with the existing lawn planting method, this method modularizes the creeping bentgrass lawn planting, which is convenient for assembly and disassembly; at the same time, it also provides good growth conditions for the creeping bentgrass, and can quickly build a high-quality lawn. The creeping bentgrass lawn realizes the requirements of light weight, convenient movement and rapid growth of the creeping bentgrass lawn. The method overcomes the shortcomings of the existing creeping bentgrass lawn of large water consumption, complex pipe network laying, heavy weight, inconvenient handling and removal of underground pests, and has strong technical advantages.

(2)本发明首次利用模块化的建植模块建植匍匐翦股颖草坪,方法简单易操作,材料、设备易购买和制作,可进行运动场草坪、休闲草坪、庭院草坪等各类大小的草坪建植,尤其适用于屋顶草坪建植。在满足光照、温度和湿度的条件下,本方法也可用于室内草坪建植,应用广泛。(2) For the first time, the present invention utilizes modular planting modules to build creeping bentgrass lawns. The method is simple and easy to operate, and the materials and equipment are easy to purchase and manufacture. Lawns of various sizes such as playground lawns, leisure lawns, and garden lawns can be used. Planting, especially suitable for roof lawn planting. Under the conditions of satisfying light, temperature and humidity, the method can also be used for indoor lawn establishment and has wide application.

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图1为本发明实施例1所述种植篮结构示意图。Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the planting basket described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

图2为本发明实施例1所述建植模块单元结构示意图。Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the planting module unit described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

图3为本发明实施例1所述三种类型的建植模块导水管与组合方式图。Fig. 3 is a diagram of three types of aqueducts and combinations of the building modules described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

图4为本发明实施例2所述凹池与泵坑构造图。Fig. 4 is a structural diagram of the recessed pool and the pump pit according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

图5为本发明实施例2所述建植模块与管线结构图。Fig. 5 is a structural diagram of the planting modules and pipelines described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

图6草坪坪观质量数据统计分析。Figure 6 Statistical analysis of lawn lawn quality data.

图7草坪盖度数据统计分析。Figure 7 Statistical analysis of lawn coverage data.

图8草坪根系生长长度数据统计分析。Figure 8 Statistical analysis of turf root growth length data.

图中:1、种植篮组;2、模块单元;21、支撑柱;22、溢水口;23、导气孔;24、导水管;25、支撑护条;26、沿边;27、橡胶垫;28、螺栓;29、过滤网;3、泵坑;31、水泵;32、增氧泵;33、给水管;34、排水管;35、导气管;4、凹池;41、排水沟;42、排水涵管。In the figure: 1. Planting basket group; 2. Module unit; 21. Support column; 22. Overflow port; 23. Air guide hole; 24. Water guide pipe; 25. Support guard strip; 26. Edge; , bolt; 29, filter screen; 3, pump pit; 31, water pump; 32, oxygen pump; 33, water supply pipe; 34, drainage pipe; 35, air guide pipe; 4, concave pool; 41, drainage ditch; 42, Drainage culvert.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

以下实施例用于说明本发明,但不用来限制本发明的范围。The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

实施例1一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置Embodiment 1 A kind of modularized device for building creeping bentgrass lawn

一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置,由种植篮组和模块单元组成;A modular device for building creeping bentgrass lawns, which consists of planting baskets and modular units;

所述种植篮组1如图1所示,由4个带有沿边、底部为网状结构的方形篮组成;Described planting basket group 1 is shown in Figure 1, is made up of 4 square baskets with edge and bottom as mesh structure;

所述模块单元2如图2所示,为一敞口带有沿边26的方形盛水容器,其内部设有固定于模块底部的支撑柱21,支撑柱的高度与模块高度一致;所述模块单元由支撑柱分隔出4个小方形区域,每个小方形区域与一个种植篮组外形相匹配,以实现多个种植篮组同时建植的功能。Described module unit 2 is as shown in Figure 2, is an opening with a square water container along side 26, and its interior is provided with the support column 21 that is fixed on the module bottom, and the height of support column is consistent with module height; The unit is divided into 4 small square areas by the supporting columns, and each small square area matches the shape of a planting basket group, so as to realize the function of building multiple planting basket groups at the same time.

所述模块单元的侧壁上方设有溢水口22和导气孔23,在底部设有导水管24;此外,为了巩固模块结构,在模块的四周还设有支撑护条25。An overflow port 22 and an air guide hole 23 are provided above the side wall of the module unit, and a water guide pipe 24 is provided at the bottom; in addition, in order to consolidate the module structure, a supporting guard bar 25 is provided around the module.

所述溢水口用过滤网29封住。Described overflow mouth is sealed with filter screen 29.

所述导水管的具体位置以便于水体更换而设置,在本实施例中,由9个模块单元组合共同建植,如图3所示,位于中间的模块单元四周均开设导水管,而位于边缘的模块单元则根据需要在侧面底部相应位置开设导水管,以使各模块单元内水体相同。所述导水管周围均由螺栓28和橡胶垫27密封,以防漏水。The specific position of the aqueduct is set to facilitate the replacement of the water body. In this embodiment, nine modular units are combined to build together. As shown in Figure 3, aqueducts are provided around the modular unit in the middle, and aqueducts are provided around the edge. For the modular units, water guide pipes are set up at the corresponding positions on the side and bottom as required, so that the water body in each modular unit is the same. All surroundings of the water guide pipe are sealed by bolts 28 and rubber pads 27 to prevent water leakage.

实施例2一种利用上述装置模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的方法Embodiment 2 A kind of method utilizing above-mentioned device modularization to build creeping bentgrass lawn

一种利用上述装置模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的方法,具体步骤如下:A method for modularly building creeping bentgrass lawns by using the above-mentioned device, the specific steps are as follows:

1.1购置材料和设备1.1 Purchasing materials and equipment

于2014年8月2日定制24套建植模块和塑料种植篮,8月20日购买珍珠岩、草炭、细沙,尼龙网,基肥,PVC管,电线,道气管,水泵和增氧泵等材料和设备。Customized 24 sets of planting modules and plastic planting baskets on August 2, 2014, purchased perlite, peat, fine sand, nylon mesh, base fertilizer, PVC pipes, wires, air pipes, water pumps and aeration pumps on August 20 materials and equipment.

1.2匍匐翦股颖播种1.2 Creeping bentgrass sowing

(1)2014年8月21日准备好沙地苗床,8月23日配置栽培基质,草炭:珍珠岩:细沙:颗粒基肥=1:1:1:0.01,配好拌匀后装入铺好尼龙网的塑料种植篮,震荡压实后距种植篮沿口1cm,放于5cm厚的苗床上,然后浇透水,过夜。(1) The sandy seedbed was prepared on August 21, 2014, and the cultivation substrate was configured on August 23. Peat: perlite: fine sand: granular base fertilizer = 1:1:1:0.01. A plastic planting basket made of nylon mesh, after vibration and compaction, is placed 1cm away from the edge of the planting basket, placed on a 5cm thick seedbed, and then watered thoroughly, overnight.

(2)2014年8月24日播种,每个种植篮播0.9g(10g/m2)匍匐翦股颖种子,将种子均匀的播撒在平整的基质表面,覆沙,喷水,盖膜。(2) Sow on August 24, 2014, sow 0.9g (10g/m2) creeping bentgrass seeds in each planting basket, spread the seeds evenly on the flat substrate surface, cover with sand, spray water, and cover with film.

(3)种子发芽前每天喷3次水至基质表面湿润即可,然后及时盖膜。第7天大部分种子发芽后,撤掉薄膜,以后每天浇一次水,并逐步减少浇水次数,增加浇水量。(3) Before the seeds germinate, spray water 3 times a day until the surface of the substrate is wet, and then cover the film in time. After most of the seeds germinated on the 7th day, remove the film, and then water once a day, and gradually reduce the number of times of watering and increase the amount of watering.

1.3建植模块安装1.3 Building and planting module installation

2014年9月23日,将9个建植模块整齐排列在一起,放入事先构建好的凹池4与泵坑3,如图4、图5所示,分别将各模块单元的导水管24、导气孔23串联,连接增氧泵32和水泵31,同时安装好电路。On September 23, 2014, 9 building modules were neatly arranged together, and put into the pre-constructed concave pool 4 and pump pit 3, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5, and the water guide pipes 24 of each module unit were respectively , the air guide hole 23 is connected in series, and the aeration pump 32 and the water pump 31 are connected, and the circuit is installed simultaneously.

管线连接具体方式如下:1)将与水泵出水口连接的给水管33与模块单元的导水管24相连,通过阀门转换既可将水由水泵加压输送至模块单元内,又可加压将模块内的水抽出而快速排除;The specific way of pipeline connection is as follows: 1) Connect the water supply pipe 33 connected to the water pump outlet with the water guide pipe 24 of the module unit, and the water can be pressurized into the module unit by the water pump through the valve switch, and the module can also be pressurized. The water inside is pumped out and quickly removed;

2)将与增氧泵连接的导气管35与模块单元的导气孔23连接,实现对模块单元增加氧气的目的;2) Connect the air guide tube 35 connected with the oxygen pump to the air guide hole 23 of the module unit to realize the purpose of increasing oxygen to the module unit;

3)凹池内的排水沟41通过排水涵管42把水排入泵坑内,再通过泵坑内的排水管34把多余的水排除。3) The drainage ditch 41 in the concave pool drains water into the pump pit through the drainage culvert pipe 42, and then drains excess water through the drain pipe 34 in the pump pit.

1.4匍匐翦股颖模块化草坪建植1.4 Creeping Bentgrass Modular Lawn Planting

(1)2014年9月25日将大部分根生出尼龙网约2cm长的匍匐翦股颖种植篮模块轻轻取出苗床,并洗去根部表面的细沙,分别放置于安装好的建植模块上,把草修剪至5cm高度上。(1) On September 25, 2014, the creeping bentgrass planting basket module with a nylon mesh length of about 2cm was taken out of the seedbed gently, and the fine sand on the surface of the root was washed away, and placed in the installed planting module respectively On, mow the grass to a height of 5cm.

(2)给建植模块通水至种植篮底部下方1cm处,使匍匐翦股颖的根浸于水中。(2) Pass water to the planting module to 1 cm below the bottom of the planting basket, so that the roots of the creeping bentgrass are immersed in water.

(3)间隔2天给建植模块增氧24小时,每隔15天更换一次水,每次换水后按比例加入霍格兰营养液,培养至2014年10月20日,共25天。(3) Add oxygen to the planting module for 24 hours every 2 days, change the water every 15 days, add Hoagland nutrient solution in proportion after each water change, and cultivate until October 20, 2014, a total of 25 days.

(4)对地上部分的匍匐翦股颖每隔5天修剪至10cm高。(4) Prune the creeping bentgrass of the aerial part to a height of 10 cm every 5 days.

(5)按照普通的匍匐翦股颖草坪方法进行病虫害防治。(5) Carry out disease and insect pest control according to common creeping bentgrass lawn method.

实例效果分析Example effect analysis

本实验采用草坪的坪观质量、盖度和根系生长长度三项评价草坪质量的常用指标,对匍匐翦股颖模块化建植草坪进行综合的定量评价。In this experiment, the lawn quality, coverage and root growth length are three commonly used indicators for evaluating the quality of lawns, and the creeping bentgrass modular planting lawn is comprehensively and quantitatively evaluated.

(1)草坪的坪观质量:根据NTEP草坪外观质量评分标准,对草坪的密度、颜色、质地和均一性,按1~9(1最差,6可以接受,9最好)进行打分,定量的评价匍匐翦股颖模块化建植草坪的外观质量。(1) Lawn appearance quality of the lawn: according to the NTEP lawn appearance quality scoring standard, the density, color, texture and uniformity of the lawn are scored on a scale of 1 to 9 (1 is the worst, 6 is acceptable, and 9 is the best). Evaluation of the appearance quality of creeping bentgrass modular established lawns.

(2)草坪盖度:指匍匐翦股颖草坪的覆盖面积与建植场地总面积的百分比,数据越大说明覆盖面越好。(2) Lawn coverage: refers to the percentage of the coverage area of creeping bentgrass lawn to the total area of the planting site. The larger the data, the better the coverage.

(3)根系生长长度:指匍匐翦股颖根系在建植模块内的生长长度,根与地上部分的苗是正比例关系,根系长的越长说明草长的越好。(3) Root growth length: refers to the growth length of the creeping bentgrass root system in the planting module. The relationship between the root and the aboveground seedlings is proportional. The longer the root system, the better the grass growth.

本实验于2014年9月30日,对匍匐翦股颖草坪进行评价指标的测量和打分,以后每隔5天进行一次,评价5次,2014年10月20日结束,共计25天。The experiment was carried out on September 30, 2014 to measure and score the evaluation indicators of the creeping bentgrass lawn. After that, it was carried out every 5 days and evaluated 5 times. It ended on October 20, 2014, a total of 25 days.

从图6可以看出,匍匐翦股颖草坪坪观质量成上升趋势,都是在可接受的程度之上,最后一次的测量数据达到了8.57,草坪质量良好,而且最后两次数据趋于平稳,说明草坪质量保持良好。It can be seen from Figure 6 that the lawn quality of creeping bentgrass turf is on the rise, both of which are above the acceptable level. The last measurement data reached 8.57, the lawn quality is good, and the last two data tend to be stable , indicating that the lawn quality remains good.

从图7可以看出,匍匐翦股颖草坪的盖度成上升趋势,在10月20日达到了88.2%。该趋势与草坪的坪观质量的趋势一致,说明随着草坪盖度的增加,草坪的坪观质量也越好。It can be seen from Figure 7 that the coverage of creeping bentgrass lawn is on the rise, reaching 88.2% on October 20. This trend is consistent with the trend of lawn quality, indicating that with the increase of lawn coverage, the quality of lawn is also better.

从图8可以看出,匍匐翦股颖草坪根系的生长长度在前15天有起伏,在这个阶段匍匐翦股颖草坪草由沙地苗床移植到建植模块有个缓冲的适应期,随后根系快速生长,说明草坪草在建植模块内生长良好。根系生长长度的增加,促进了对草坪草营养供应,保证了草坪草的健康生长和良好的坪观质量。It can be seen from Figure 8 that the root growth length of creeping bentgrass turf fluctuates in the first 15 days. At this stage, there is a buffer adaptation period for creeping bentgrass turfgrass transplantation from the sandy seedbed to the planting module. Rapid growth indicates that the turfgrass grows well in the building blocks. The increase in the length of the root system promotes the supply of nutrients to the turfgrass, ensuring the healthy growth of the turfgrass and good lawn quality.

注:统计值上的竖线表示统计重复数之间的误差值。Note: The vertical line on the statistical value indicates the error value between statistical replicates.

从以上三个草坪质量评价指标来看,匍匐翦股颖在建植模块内生长良好,具有很好的坪观质量和草坪盖度,充分实现了匍匐翦股颖草坪的绿化和美化功能。Judging from the above three lawn quality evaluation indicators, creeping bentgrass grows well in the planting module, has good lawn quality and lawn coverage, and fully realizes the greening and beautifying functions of creeping bentgrass lawn.

本专利提出的方法:将匍匐翦股颖草坪建植模块化不仅能达到建植优良草坪的要求,而且还对建植草坪重量轻量化、移动便利化和生长快速化,因此,该方法是对现有匍匐翦股颖草坪建植方法的多元化创新和有益补充。The method proposed in this patent: the modularization of creeping bentgrass turf can not only meet the requirements of building an excellent turf, but also reduce the weight of the turf, facilitate the movement and speed up the growth. The invention provides a diversified innovation and beneficial supplement of the existing creeping bentgrass lawn establishment method.

虽然,上文中已经用一般性说明及具体实施方案对本发明作了详尽的描述,但在本发明基础上,可以对之作一些修改或改进,这对本领域技术人员而言是显而易见的。因此,在不偏离本发明精神的基础上所做的这些修改或改进,均属于本发明要求保护的范围。Although the present invention has been described in detail with general descriptions and specific embodiments above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that some modifications or improvements can be made on the basis of the present invention. Therefore, the modifications or improvements made on the basis of not departing from the spirit of the present invention all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

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1.一种模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的装置,其特征在于,由种植篮组和模块单元组成;1. A modular device for building creeping bentgrass lawns, characterized in that it is made up of planting basket groups and modular units; 所述种植篮组是由多个带有沿边、底部为网状结构的方形篮组成;The planting basket group is composed of a plurality of square baskets with a mesh structure along the sides and at the bottom; 所述模块单元为一敞口带有沿边的方形盛水容器,其内部设有固定于模块底部的支撑柱,支撑柱的高度与模块高度一致;所述模块单元由支撑柱分隔出多个小方形区域,每个小方形区域与一个种植篮组外形相匹配,以实现多个种植篮组同时建植的功能。The modular unit is an open square water container with edges, and a supporting column fixed on the bottom of the module is arranged inside, and the height of the supporting column is consistent with the height of the module; the modular unit is divided into a plurality of small containers by the supporting column. Square area, each small square area matches the shape of a planting basket group, so as to realize the function of building multiple planting basket groups at the same time. 2.根据权利要求1所述的装置,其特征在于,所述模块单元的侧壁上方设有溢水口和导气孔,在底部设有导水管;此外,为了巩固模块结构,在模块的四周还设有支撑护条。2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that an overflow port and an air guide hole are provided above the side wall of the module unit, and a water guide pipe is provided at the bottom; in addition, in order to consolidate the module structure, there are also With support bars. 3.根据权利要求2所述的装置,其特征在于,所述溢水口用过滤网封住。3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the overflow port is sealed with a filter. 4.根据权利要求2所述的装置,其特征在于,当多个模块单元组合共同建植时,位于中间的模块单元四周均开设导水管,位于边缘的模块单元则根据需要在侧面底部相应位置开设导水管,以使各模块单元内水体相连通;所述导水管周围均由螺栓和橡胶垫密封,以防漏水。4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that, when multiple modular units are combined and planted together, water guide pipes are provided around the modular units located in the middle, and the modular units located at the edge are placed at the corresponding positions on the side and bottom as required. Aqueducts are set up so that the water bodies in each module unit are connected; the surroundings of the aqueducts are sealed by bolts and rubber pads to prevent water leakage. 5.根据权利要求1-4任一所述的装置,其特征在于,为方便栽培,所述种植篮组由4-6个方形篮整体化构成。5. The device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, for the convenience of cultivation, the planting basket group is integrally formed of 4-6 square baskets. 6.根据权利要求1-4任一所述的装置,其特征在于,所述模块单元由支撑柱划分出4个小方形区域。6. The device according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the modular unit is divided into 4 small square areas by the supporting columns. 7.一种利用权利要求1-6任一所述装置模块化建植匍匐翦股颖草坪的方法,其特征在于,包括如下步骤:7. A method utilizing the arbitrary described device modularization of claim 1-6 to build creeping bentgrass lawn, is characterized in that, comprises the steps: (1)将匍匐翦股颖栽培于种植篮组中,并将种植篮组置于内装沙土的苗床内,待培养一段时间后将种植篮组从苗床取出,洗去匍匐翦股颖根部表面的细沙;(1) Cultivate the creeping bentgrass in the planting basket group, place the planting basket group in the seedbed filled with sand, take out the planting basket group from the seedbed after cultivating for a period of time, and wash off the creeping bentgrass root surface fine sand; (2)根据建植面积需要安装好相应数量的模块单元,并将种植篮组置于模块单元内,同时向模块单元内通水,当水面低于种植篮底面且浸没匍匐翦股颖根系底部时停止;(2) Install a corresponding number of modular units according to the planting area, place the planting basket group in the modular unit, and pass water into the modular unit at the same time, when the water surface is lower than the bottom of the planting basket and submerged at the bottom of the root system stop when (3)定期给建植模块增氧,换水,添加营养液,修剪匍匐翦股颖根系及草坪高度,清洗模块及病虫害防治。(3) Regularly add oxygen to the planting module, change the water, add nutrient solution, trim the root system of creeping bentgrass and the height of the lawn, clean the module and prevent and control diseases and insect pests. 8.根据权利要求7所述的方法,其特征在于,步骤(1)所述栽培的具体过程为:8. method according to claim 7, is characterized in that, the concrete process of the described cultivation of step (1) is: a)栽培基质制备:采用营养土栽培法,将草炭、珍珠岩和细沙按比例加入适量含氮、磷、钾的复合基肥,充分混合拌匀;a) Cultivation substrate preparation: adopt the nutrient soil cultivation method, add peat, perlite and fine sand in proportion to an appropriate amount of compound base fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and fully mix and mix well; b)基质装篮:将种植篮组置于苗床上,在方形篮底部铺上尼龙网,然后添加基质,轻轻振荡后压实,使得栽培基质无较大空隙,最终使栽培基质表面距方形篮顶部1/8-1/7;b) Substrate basket: place the planting basket group on the seedbed, spread nylon mesh on the bottom of the square basket, then add the substrate, shake it lightly and compact it, so that there are no large gaps in the cultivation substrate, and finally the surface of the cultivation substrate is separated from the square basket. Basket top 1/8-1/7; c)播种前的处理:在播种前一天,对装好基质的种植篮组浇透水,静置过夜;c) Treatment before sowing: on the day before sowing, water the planting basket group equipped with substrate thoroughly, and let it stand overnight; d)播种:将栽培基质表面整平,并铺一层细沙,按照5~10g/m2进行播种,将种子拌细沙后均匀的铺于基质表面,然后覆盖一层的细沙,喷水至表面充分湿润,覆盖塑料薄膜,以便保温保湿;d) Sowing: level the surface of the cultivation medium, and spread a layer of fine sand, sow according to 5-10g/ m2 , mix the seeds with fine sand and spread them evenly on the surface of the substrate, then cover with a layer of fine sand, spray Water until the surface is fully wetted, and covered with plastic film for heat preservation and moisture retention; e)养护管理:发芽前,每天浇水3~4次,喷洒直到基质表面充分湿润,浇水后即刻覆盖塑料薄膜;直到大部分匍匐翦股颖发芽,撤掉塑料薄膜,每天浇水1~2次,之后可视草的生长状况,逐步减少浇水的次数,增加浇水量;e) Conservation management: Before germination, water 3 to 4 times a day, spray until the surface of the substrate is fully wet, and cover with plastic film immediately after watering; until most of the creeping bentgrass germinates, remove the plastic film, and water 1 to 4 times a day 2 times, and then depending on the growth of the grass, gradually reduce the number of watering times and increase the amount of watering; 整个栽培过程中需要环境条件:温度13℃~32℃,湿度40~60%。Environmental conditions are required throughout the cultivation process: temperature 13°C-32°C, humidity 40-60%. 9.根据权利要求7所述的方法,其特征在于,步骤(2)所述模块单元的安装具体过程为:9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, the installation process of the modular unit described in step (2) is: A)根据建植草坪面积和砖墙宽度,挖出低于地面500-550mm的凹池,凹池四周砌120-130mm厚、与地面相平的砖墙,在凹池底部铺150-200mm厚的碎石垫层,在碎石垫层设置宽100-120mm、深50-60mm、2.0-3.0%排水坡度的排水沟,用防水砂浆抹面,间隔6-7m设置伸缩缝;所有排水沟再汇集至排水涵管;A) According to the lawn area and the width of the brick wall, dig out a concave pool 500-550mm below the ground, build a 120-130mm thick brick wall around the concave pool, and lay a 150-200mm thick brick wall on the bottom of the concave pool For the crushed stone cushion, set drainage ditches with a width of 100-120mm, a depth of 50-60mm, and a drainage slope of 2.0-3.0% on the gravel cushion, and use waterproof mortar to plaster the surface, and set expansion joints at intervals of 6-7m; to the drainage culvert; B)根据建植草坪面积,将所需多个模块单元组合并固定于凹池内,将所有模块单元的导水管串联、导气孔串联;B) According to the area of the lawn to be planted, combine and fix the required multiple module units in the concave pool, and connect the water guide pipes and air guide holes of all the module units in series; C)在凹池附近挖一泵坑,内设水泵、增氧泵,泵坑与凹池之间通过排水涵管连接;将泵坑与凹池内各管线连接起来。C) Dig a pump pit near the concave pool, which is equipped with a water pump and an aeration pump. The pump pit and the concave pool are connected by drainage culverts; connect the pump pit and the pipelines in the concave pool.
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