Saturday, January 10, 2015

By Enid Hinton


A golf course often has many activities being carried out on it every now and then. Natural grass will often wear out fast and that is why artificial turf has proven a better option. The grass is a heavy investment but it is highly advantageous especially considering its low maintenance needs and durability. However this does not mean that it requires no maintenance at all. You need to care for your turf to ensure it stays at the best condition possible. This is why after installing a golf green artificial turf, you need to learn of the various care practices to offer your grass.

Organic materials such as animal feces may cause havoc on your golf course if not removed. Such materials may be a breeding ground for weeds and bugs when they decompose. They also rot and form a mess on your grass and you have to clean the mess up. Use a rake, brush and leaf blower for the cleanup in order to achieve maximal result.

Various debris materials such as pollen from flowers, fruits, tree droppings, leaves, bird droppings and dust particles will also cause a great challenge for your golf course. This only means increased need for clean up every now and then. To avoid this much cleaning, try and relocate the trees, flowers and nut trees together with other plants and bushes that shed many materials on the turf.

Moving all these plants is practically impossible and unhealthy. The trees, bushes and flowers are relevant in making the golf course more attractive and lively. Therefore you need to just learn on how to actively groom the turf manually. Remove the materials with rakes and brushes and then rinse the grass with water to dissolve any decay matters and sugar remains.

In some cases weeds can grow in the synthetic grass. You may be able to prevent this a little during the installation. Use a weed membrane which is laid below the turf and prevents seeds that fall on the ground from germinating. For weeds that succeed to germinate and infect the lawn, there are several ways you can use to eradicate them.

The manufacturer will recommend you a pre and post emergent spray which you can use to combat the weeds. The spray will help kill the seeds before or after germination. Use a manual spray and pressure bottle to apply the herbicide into the course. Prevent creating a hazardous environment for the players on the course by using toxic and bleach products. Your warranty with the manufacturer may also be denied due to this.

Be keen to always rinse the grass to ensure that these treatments dilute and go through to the soil base. This will ensure they are well spread out and into the depth of the grass. Sanitizing the area is also essential especially if the field is defecated on often. Use of enzymes is recommended as these are safe for use on synthetic fibers.

In order to reap from your heavy investment, be keen to ensure all these practices are carried out. This will help your course to stay neat and flourished. You can also hire an expert for monthly, semiannual or annual services.




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