The common cultural practices consist of aerification, verticutting, and topdressing. Using non coring or solid tines, our first aerifier went 3 inches into the soil and our second aerifier, again with solid tines, went 8-10 inches deep. Aerifying at variable depths prevents layering of the soil profile and allows better ventilation and infusion of oxygen into the soil.
Punch holes 3 inches deep Then, we punched more holes, 8-10 inches deep.
You can see two different types of holes.
Then, we apply a light sand topdressing. Not necessarily trying to fill the holes but rather a means of working the sand off the surface and into the canopy of the grass.
Finally, we broom in the sand to incorporate, roll, water lightly, and the green is ready for mowing and play the next day.
Vertical Mowing
Vertical mowing or verticutting produces a thin slice through the turf canopy and just
into the soil surface to remove grain, thatch, and allow water, air, and nutrients to the plant roots. This particular process is performed on approaches today.
You can see the slits made to help remove thatch (Right).
Clean up of thatch and some soil after verticutting
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| Approach cleaned, mowed and ready for play. |
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