On Monday we will be resuming our greens topdressing program.We have been postponing our regular program due to the high temperatures and humidity. Topdressing greens helps us provide a fast, firm and smooth putting surface as well as reducing the thatch level. Thatch levels that become excessive can be detrimental to putting green quality in the long run. Scalping, puffiness and inefficient consumption of fertilizers, plant protectants and water are all undesirable results of excessive thatch.
We will be applying a light topdressing followed by a brushing, then a rolling and finally a light watering. The watering helps to "knock" the sand into the canopy of the green and also reduces the stress caused by the previously mentioned practices.
We will be applying a light topdressing followed by a brushing, then a rolling and finally a light watering. The watering helps to "knock" the sand into the canopy of the green and also reduces the stress caused by the previously mentioned practices.
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