After two weeks of cooler temperatures we are seeing the turf recover from the high temperatures we experienced earlier in the season and into the first week of August. The bluegrass rough is once again growng and the bentgrass is doing the same. During the excessive heat roots of turfgrass plants actually decline or shrink up. We basically have two times during the year to "grow" roots. The primary or best time for root development is in the spring and then a secondary opportunity for root growth occurs in the fall. In the last few weeks we have been seeding bentgrass in the few damaged fairway areas that developed over the summer. Germination has been good and many of these areas are beginning to tighten up or shrink in size as the new plants fill in.
 |
| Slit seeded area with newly emerged bentgrass plants |
We also have sodded some bluegrass areas taking advantage of the milder weather. If you are out on the course please try to avoid driving through a slit seeded area. We have placed stakes in a few spots to identify them as freshly seeded. Avoiding cart stress will help these areas recover much quicker.
The course remains in good shape and playabilty is very good currently. The conditions should continue to improve as we move into the fall. We have solid tined all the greens and tees to help with general plant health and are returning to our normal routine maintenance practices.
 |
| Golfer enjoy a mild August morning on the course |
Come out and enjoy some golf as the fall is some of the best time of the year to play. August gave us some releif and hopefully September will follow the same pattern. The drought conditions remain a concern but at least it is not heat and drought combined for the current time.
No comments:
Post a Comment