Golf Course Irrigation Turf Management Practices That You Should Learn

السبت، 3 ديسمبر 2016

By Janet West


To know the amount of water that is needed for the growth of grass, there are several factors that need to be considered. The levels of water needed may be lower in cloudy environments. When there are strong winds, however, the amount of water needed may increase. In the cases where you are dealing with the grass that is deep rooted, then you golf course irrigation may need to be carried out less often as compared to when you are dealing with the turf that has shallow roots.

Shaded course areas will require less water. On the other hand, the turf in the areas that have the full grown landscape will need more water. This is because there is water competition by many roots of the plants. To reduce the water needed for irrigation, you can have a regular program where you prune the roots of the trees in the areas where they are used for playing. Cultivation and fertilizing are some of the management practices that will lead to the growth of a healthy turf.

On the golf course, you can use various species of turf grass. In New Jersey, the common species of grass grown on golf courses surfaces include Kentucky bluegrass, Bent grasses, annual bluegrass and perennial ryegrass. In addition to these species, tall fescues, and fine fescues can grow on areas that are commonly played on the golf course. There is some difference in ability to tolerate drought among colonial, creeping and velvet bentgrasses.

If you want to see the right results for your facility, you should ensure you have many mowing practices. Areas such as New Jersey should be given priority in practicing mowing method. This is because they have the annual bluegrass that makes it hard to sustain diseases and stress.

One method that you should use is the one where a sufficient amount of water is used to moisten the surface without it being lost or running off. To find out the common depth of the root, you can carry out a soil examination in the grass area.

When the roots are growing a depth of six inches, it is important irritating to reach the same depth. This will ensure that water for root uptake is available for a long duration. The ability of the soil to conserve water can be improved through conservation. This is important especially when the soil has been compacted by heavy machines.

Evaporation is the process by which the soil loses its water. Transpiration, however, is the process of which the plants lose water. There are several factors that will determine the irrigation frequency of the soils and the plants. Good growth of plants will be achieved when the soil is managed so that it can hold around eighty percent of the water. When the soil dries, the plants will have symptoms that are associated with drought.

The article above gives information that helps you realize that the grass that is grown in poor soils will need an irrigation system that is different from the grass that is growing in the clay and loam soils. With sandy soils, the irrigation will need to be frequent and with little levels of water. Gravel blankets can be used to increase the holding capacity of the sandy soils. For the loam soil, the irrigation should be done less frequently. When you irrigate on a regular basis, the water can be lost by runoff and evaporation.




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