Renovation Update and Seeding

A small update on our progress with the renovated areas as well as the seeding process that continues on the greens and green surrounds. We have made a lot of progress despite the weather. Below are just a few pictures recently taken.




New green extension on #3. The turf looks very good and is responding well to fertilizer applications and heavy topdressings of sand.

Seeded area on #4 which is showing new seedlings. This area was seeded on May 4th. I would suspect that a greenish hue will be showing in next weeks pictures.

The new green surround on #8 behind the green. Currently, we are mowing this area along with #7 at approach height so it is in play. More topdressing of sand will eventually smooth and firm up these areas. You can see the amount of sand we put down every two weeks.

Brushing in the topdressing sand. We initially drag in with a brush towed behind a gator and then finish with a broom. By finishing with a broom, we are able to make sure that the low areas have enough sand for the grass to growth up through eventually creating a smoother surface.

The seeding of the thinner areas on our greens continues. Here is an example of the process on #11.

The Proseed, has a roller with spikes on it creating holes as the implement travels across the green. Our fine fescue blend of seed is dropped immediately behind the roller falling into the holes.

An application of a diatomaceous earth product called Axis is then spread over the seeded areas. This product will hold the moisture needed for germination and aid in water retention after establishment. Since most of these areas are on the high spots of the greens, it takes more water to keep these areas moist due to gravity. The diatomaceous product will hold the necessary moisture that the turfgrass needs throughout the season. We should see a dramatic response in the form of overall turfgrass health, less handwatering and less turf loss during periods of stress.

Brushing in the seed, diatomaceous earth and a little sand into the holes created by the seeder.

We should see all of these areas in much better shape soon. In conjuncetion with this process, we will be renting a mower that has a flexible cutting unit in order to mow the undulations correctly. This mower will arrive late this week so expect to see pictures next week and and explanation on the initial results.