Now that October is here we will begin preparing the golf course for the unknown winter season. Over the next two weeks we will be preforming compaction relief on all tees, fairways, collar and aprons. This will be accomplished by the use of various solid tine machines. The solid tine will give use the needed relief with minimal disruption to the playability of the course. The tee and collar areas will also recieve a application of sand, witch will be worked into the profile, to help control thatch and puffy areas. Getting some sand into the profile will allowing air and moisture to move better through the profile, creating a healthier plant enviroment.
With the growth starting to slow we will also start raising the height of cut on most fine turf areas. This allows the plant to store up more carbohydrates, building a stronger more healthy plant going into the unknown winter elements. Having a bit taller grass surface also protects the crown of the plant from winter dessiccation, giving us the best cahnce of having green grass next spring.
If you have any questions on any of our maintenance practices please feel free to contact me.
Come out and enjoy the great colors of Fall on your Golf Course!
Ross
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