Getting out the topdresser for the first run on the greens
This week we have had our new topdressing machine out for the first time since we bought it a couple of weeks ago. We have been spiking greens with solid tines then following up behind with our topdresser to apply a light dusting of sand over the greens to help fill in any imperfections and leave a very thin layer sand on the greens.
Shock horror! We don’t want sandy greens!
Don’t worry, it’s such a light dusting that within a couple of days you can’t even tell we’ve been on! And because we’re using 6mm needle tines for the spiking, the holes close up within a few days and putting remains great on the greens after a roll and a cut.
The mean reason for doing this is to build up the sand content in the top layer to help break down thatch and improve drainage, which will mean disease will be far less prevalant - we will aim to do this once a month through the summer months.