Thursday, July 21, 2011

Tools of the Trade

Digital Soil moisture meters are a extremely useful tolls for measuring and maintaining the proper amount of soil moisture in high maintenance areas of the golf course,( greens, tees, fairways).
The Golf and Grounds staff will take daily readings in key areas of each green to determine if the proper amount of hand watering or overhead irrigation has been applied. This meter will also help in determining when grass is at the wilting point and a light application of water, (syringing) needs to take place to maintain the grass plant on those hot and steamy days. Each green is tested to determine a baseline for survival. The use of this meters will help prevent the over watering of key areas to maintain maximum playability and water conservation.

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