With the green closed on Saturday, Autumn renovation of the green commenced today (Mon 16 Sept) with a heavy and deep scarification. The green was scarified in two separate direction to remove, thatch (dead grass and other organic material etc.) Something like 30 wheelbarrow loads were removed, in a process taking approximately 5 hours. Further work such as overseeding, some top dressing, aeration, fertilisation, mineral replenishment, the taking of soil samples and numerous other tasks and processes will take place throughout autumn and winter and into the spring.
Members also commenced removing, cleaning and storing the astro turf from the ditches as well as putting away the benches for winter.
Will keep you updated with further green updates during the close season.
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