... is dilution. This phrase was first said when some Californians in the 60's found that the solution to ridding pollution was in the Pacific because it was so big! Recently this phase was used by Dr. Roch Gaussoin from the University of Nebraska, at the Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Conference in Denver. In this case, He was referring to reducing organic matter build up in the root zone for putting greens. If you have been paying attention to this blog you know my passion for managing thatch and organic matter in putting surfaces.
Dr. Gaussoin's latest research is not earth-shattering but it is a simple reminder that sand topdressing greens consistently is the single most important practice that can be done to keep the best greens possible.
From May to October we apply light applications of sand to the putting greens every two weeks. We also core aerifiy at least twice a year to remove build up of organic matter and continue to dilute by filling the holes with sand.
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