Today we cut all the tees and approaches for the first time this spring. Instead of using our regular triplex mower we used a walk-behind mower. The walk behind mower gives a more aggressive cut than the triplex mower so we are able to get a better quality of cut to start out the season. We will then be able to maintain a high quality of cut with our triplex mower for the rest of the season.
We plan to aerate tees in the next two weeks weather depending.
Monday, 26 March 2012
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Wood Chip Mulch Around Trees
This past week we have begun spreading the wood chips from the clean up of the recent tree work we did on holes 2,4,and 8. We have decided to spread them around some of the trees on the golf course. This will serve a number of purposes. Firstly it will stop grass and weeds from growing right next to the trees and will reduce the amount of time we spend weed whacking around the trees. Secondly it will keep our mowers away from the bases of the trees which will reduce soil compaction. Thirdly the chips will provide nutrients to the trees in the long term.
For the first month or so the chips will be very light and soft and it will be possible for golf balls to be lost in them. After this time we expect the chips to pack down and they should be not be a problem to hit a ball off.
I have been approached by a number of members over the past few days concerned that the chips will kill the trees. There are a lot of old wives tales out there but here is a really good document that settles most of the myths. The main thing to watch out for when spreading wood chips around trees is to keep the depth low immediately surround the tree to prevent the bark from rotting.
For the first month or so the chips will be very light and soft and it will be possible for golf balls to be lost in them. After this time we expect the chips to pack down and they should be not be a problem to hit a ball off.
I have been approached by a number of members over the past few days concerned that the chips will kill the trees. There are a lot of old wives tales out there but here is a really good document that settles most of the myths. The main thing to watch out for when spreading wood chips around trees is to keep the depth low immediately surround the tree to prevent the bark from rotting.
Labels:
Mulch,
Sustainability
Monday, 12 March 2012
New Bridge on 5
Finished Product |
removal of the old rotten decking |
Old deck half removed |
Cutting old nails off of frame |
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Adding decking after stringers were attached |
Labels:
efficiency
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