Aeration as continued on the greens with a pass of the pro core fitted with eight mm solid tines, we time this practice to coincide with the application of top dressing enabling the dressing to access the root zone profile.
We recently had a demonstration of the Air 2G2 air inject machine, pictured below.The machine injects a probe in to the soil structure at a depth of between 175mm or 250mm.At the required depth it injects compressed air in to the soil profile creating fracturing and reducing compaction.This action helps to develop a strong root structure, and a great exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen with no surface disruption.The machine was very impressive and will be in demand throughout the year on many courses
Special thanks to Ian Cambell from Campey turf care systems for arranging the visit.
Regular dressing and over seeding of the tees is so important in keeping the turf density. The tee's have received an application of wetting agent this month to enable them to retain moisture in the soil profile.
The greens are coming on nicely, with the good spring temperatures.Cutting heights need to be controlled to enable good surfaces to be played on throughout the year and not just the summer.With sensible cutting heights and rolling along with top dressing / aeration and controlled nutrient in put, we look forward to delivering good smooth surfaces.
In may we will continue to maintain the course presentation with most heights of cut on the machines already set at summer heights. Divoting on the tees and fairways will be increased due to more play as the day light increases.
Special thanks to the members who attend the divoting parties as seen below. This work really keeps the fairways in good condition, it would be difficult for the greens team to keep on top of this work along side all the additional work at this busy time of the year.
Terry Wharton Head Greenkeeper
