Verti Draining Fairways

 

The Fairway's are now dry enough to get the Verti Drain on them, (at last!). Solid Tines are penetrating the soil 10- 12 inches down using inch wide tines.  This work would have been done on regular basis throughout the autumn and winter however due to the rainfall this year it is only now that we can get on the fairways to carry out the task cleanly. 

Some of the basic reasons for Verti Draining include the break up of soil compaction from the years play, it also provides desirable conditions for healthy root growth. By breaking up the compaction, both roots and water penetrate more deeply into the soil and better absorb water and nutrients.

 

Benefits of verti draining are:

Enables the absorption of water from the surface to the drainage system below (if present), preventing run-off and surface water lying in undulations

Facilitates quick drying of turf to extend playing time

Improves and maintains good soil structure

Improves and maintains sward density giving a better playing surface and preventing the invasion of weeds and moss etc.

Improves the durability of the sward and recovery from surface damage