A key cultural component to developing deep rooting systems is deep tine aerification. The procedure allows for gaseous exchange to take place within the growing medium. Roots will not grow and cannot survive in anaerobic conditions (lacking oxygen). By opening channels from depths of 8" to 12", the turfgrass is able to produce and maintain deeper roots, which allow for less compromised turf as heat related stresses increase in the summers of Southern California. The monthly aerification, followed by rolling, creates minimal visual surface disturbance and no impact on putting. The split day process also benefits water infiltration into the rootzone and is typically non-detectable visually within four days.
The Little Things....
Detail work is a key component to presentation. Due to it's tedious nature, time commitments, and shrinking labor budgets, it is often placed on the back burner or eliminated from procedure. We make every attempt to stay on top of what I refer to as "the little things". I have learned that it doesn't go unnoticed and we receive many compliments from outside play regarding how "clean and detailed" the course is.
Some examples include: edging of sprinkler heads, edging of cartpaths, picking up litter, removing graffiti, maintaining hedges, controlling cart traffic, and limiting weed encroachment in landscape and flower beds.
Sprinkler head edging:
Cart path edging:
Finished product:
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