Improving Turf Density - Seeding

Improving turf density is a function of improving the growing power of your soil in conjunction with a continuous seeding program. Improving the growing power of your soil is accomplished with core aeration and topdressing maintenance services.

Seeding should be considered to be part of your regular maintenance program. The effectiveness of the seed germination rate will partially depend upon the quality of seed soil contact achieved from the seeding application method. Typically a mechanical slit seeding in conjunction with over seeding into an appropriate top dressing will deliver the best results. Guaranteed Turf Care’s consultants will determine the best cultivars for your growing conditions as well as the best application methods.

http://guaranteedturfcare.com/

Improving Turf Density - Topdressing

Improving turf density is a function of improving the growing power of your soil in conjunction with a continuous seeding program. Improving the growing power of your soil is accomplished with core aeration and topdressing maintenance services.

Topdressing is a mechanical application of a variety of soil correction materials to improve the growing power of your soil. Guaranteed Turf Cares consultants will examine your soil to determine the most optimum topdressing, selecting from topsoil, compost, sand, gypsum, or lime. The top dressing is applied with our mechanical top dresser which is fast, economical, and damage free.

http://www.guaranteedturfcare.com/

Improving Turf Density - Core Aeration

Improving turf density is a function of improving the growing power of your soil in conjunction with a continuous seeding program. Improving the growing power of your soil is accomplished with core aeration and topdressing maintenance services.

Core aeration is a mechanical process that places seven finger size holes into the soil every square foot. The holes immediately fill with oxygen; these oxygen rich holes encourage immediate expansion of your root system into the open air spaces and improve the availability of water and nutrients to the plant as well. Applying a top dressing into the holes after a core aeration is an effective way to correct the growing power of the soil.

Photo 1

Photo 2

http://www.guaranteedturfcare.com/

Spring Raking

The raking of your lawn will be your first spring task. Use a flexible spring rake. Rake up any loose or matted grass from snow mold activity or voles. Don’t worry, the roots are still alive and will grow new grass blades. Another good objective for a light spring raking is to stand up the matted grass to improve air circulation. Make sure the grass and soils are dry for best results.

http://guaranteedturfcare.com/

What is a Thatch Layer?

Thatch is made up of dying grass parts that have not decomposed. A thatch accumulation is not visible on the surface as it builds up in the root zone; detection can only be determined with a soil probe. A thatch layer becomes a health hazard to your lawn when the thatch becomes one half inch or more in thickness. A thick thatch layer is a real problem for healthy turf growth because your turf’s roots are partially growing in thatch rather than a healthy soil. The following are some of the many health hazards of too much thatch: Poor water retention, poor nutrient retention, breeding ground for insects and lawn diseases. The best method for correcting a thatch problem in your root zone is a combination of core aeration and topdressing materials to increase the decomposition rate of the dead grass parts.

http://guaranteedturfcare.com/