Planned Work - Week Commencing March 19th

Planned Work – Next week, greens 12, 15, 17, 18 on Murrayfield and greens 5 & 6 on Ravelston will be hollow cored with slim 8mm diameter tines.

These greens still have significantly high levels of organic matter (thatch) and this maintenance operation will assist in breaking down the existing thatch layer and help promote root development.

To help raise the soil fertility, an application of Dolomitic lime will be applied and to encourage grass leaf growth nitrogen will also be added to the mixture.  

Finally, the greens will be top dressed with sand and lightly rolled, which will help restore surface levels.

The remaining greens on both courses will be aerated with 8mm diameter solid tines to a depth of 125mm.

Remember, increasing the oxygen levels in the soil will help stimulate soil microbe activity and as soil temperatures continue to improve, promote leaf growth.

Looking ahead, the main focus will remain on controlling and lowering organic matter levels on the greens.

Regular non-disruptive aeration with 8mm diameter tines will continue through the summer months.

We will also continue to top dress playing surfaces with sand, this practice will help dilute existing organic matter levels and in time assist in producing firmer, drier and truer putting surfaces.