Fungal Activity

As a direct result of the excessive rainfall received over the last few weeks, we are now starting to see a considerable amount of Thatch Fungus on the greens.

Thatch Fungus

This fungal disease becomes extremely active when the soil becomes waterlogged and the grass plant and roots are starved of oxygen.

Unfortunately, there is no chemical or fungicide control available to treat this condition.

So today, despite ground conditions being far from ideal, we commenced aeration operations.

Verti-Drain fitted with 8mm diameter tines

Ground conditions still very wet

Provided the weather remains fair/dry, this will help dry putting surfaces and give the grass plant some much needed oxygen.