This week the Members Club will be closed to deep tine their greens. Deep tining is a form of aerification that does not pull cores. This method uses solid tines and reaches depths of 8 or more inches depending on the soil type. The purpose of deep tining is to reduce compaction and improve the drainage of the green. Deep tining is recommended at least once per year along with traditional core pulling aerification.
While the Members Club is closed there are some other projects we will attempt to complete. Here is a rundown of our goals for this week.
- Verticut greens
- Topdress greens
- Apply gypsum - Gypsum helps to flush the accumulated salts from the soil. Here is a link explaining the benefits of gypsum.
- Apply nematicide 10,13,14, C9 - Nematodes are root feeding parasites. These pests can be extremely devastating. Here is a link to my previous post on Nematodes.
- Fertilize greens (18-3-16)
With the cooperation of Mother Nature we will be able to accomplish all of these tasks by week's end. The ability to close for these processes is a testament to the exceptional membership at St. James. We truly appreciate your cooperation with the agronomy department as it pertains to golf course maintenance.
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