A few people have asked me what the square patches on #6 Green are. They are actually test plots for different methods of moss control. This green has been plagued with moss for some time now. With some different control procedures and sound agronomic programs I think that we will win the battle to rid this green of moss. In the future you may notice, from time to time some different techniques on #6, but I do think that we have found our answer. I will of course post a note when we are going to "go after" the moss agressively on #6 Green.
The fall is a great time to perform a number of necessary cultural practices. Our goal is to amend the upper portion of the greens surface with enough sand to help insulate the crown through the winter as well as removing and diluting organic matter. Below you will find a schedule of cultural practices that we aim to complete before the covers go on and the snow flies!!! Wednesday, Sept. 30th- Light topdressing followed by a Cocoa matt Tuesday, Wednesday October 13/14-Course Closure full core aeration with heavy topdressing. October 19th- Light topdressing followed by a Cocoa matt October 26th- Light topdressing followed by a Cocoa matt November 2nd- Light topdressing followed by a Cocoa matt November 9th- Deep Verticut, followed by a sufficient topdressing. November 16th- Post Course Closure, Heavy topdressing followed by Deep tine aeration. Of course this is all in hope that the weather cooperates...happy fall!
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