Pity the poor turf

Foot and vehicular traffic are a constant source of stress to turf. There are several types of traffic-related damage, the most important of which are wear damage and soil compaction. Traffic also compacts soil particles so tightly that water and air can’t move in or out of the soil, and plant roots can’t penetrate the rock hard soils. With no root growth, the plant suffers from lack of nutrients and water, which in turn results in slower growth, inability to recover from injury and eventually, death. To add to golf car traffic issues add shade and there is another problem.Plants use light the same way that animals use food — to fuel the chemical reactions that keep them alive. But different plants need different levels of light. Shade loving houseplants or mosses that grow on the forest floor require very little light and will actually die if exposed to direct sun. In contrast, plants such as turf grass require many hours per day of high intensity sunlight, and will die if forced to grow in the shade. So please when you are using a golf car stay away from the shady spots. Thanks!

Really?

The weather report was wrong on the rain. Since yesterday we have accumulated almost 1" of rain. Very unexpected and it definitely has put a hold on a few things that were to be done today. On a good note we were able to mow most of the teeing areas and will finish in the am tom. They will be in fine condition as well as the golf course will be greening up from the free water. Also expect some soft conditions for the next few days.

Updates

The golf course is in fine condition right now and there has been quite of few things that have taken place in the last month. Greens were aerified and back in great condition, rolling around 11 and firm. Green surrounds were over seeded almost a month ago and finally got there first mow yesterday. Fairways have been de thatched and aerified. The fairways will look and play great starting this weekend. The weather for the most part has cooperated, and the conditions show. You will notice some much needed things being done soon. Detail work, edging paths, planter clean up, additon of new teeing areas, etc.

Mexican Heather

Nice too see a mature plant come to life. I planted this in February of this year and the other picture was taken this week.