Greens Aerification

Close up of Aerification Hole

We are currently in the process of wrapping up our fall greens aerification.  The picture above is a close up of the soil profile following aerification.  As you can see, with our deep tine aerifier, we are able to punch a hole through the profile, which is then back filled with sand.

Aerification is the cure for many issues we struggle with on the greens.  Compaction relief, improved gas exchange, increased percolation rates, and thatch reduction are all direct benefits of aerification.  Although the practices typically take place when greens are looking their best.  With 60+ year old greens, without aerifcation, we would certainly see a decline in turf conditions.

Compared to our spring aerification, we typically are slightly less aggressive with the amount of holes and the size of the hole.  Due to the inconsistent weather patterns in the fall, we have found this type of aerification allows for a quick recovery without the risk of not healing over prior to the onset of dormant conditions.

Greens will be a little bumpy over the weekend but should be getting back to normal by the first of next week.  With rain in the forecast for the weekend, we may have timed this one perfect!