Sand Topdressing & Organic Topdressing
Top dressing is the only way to change a poor soil profile without totally ripping up the soil, amending it properly, and re - sodding. Top dressing is also an effective way of filling in low spots or re - leveling the wear areas as they occur each year. Low spots left unrepaired become hazardous trip areas that tend to get more wear and collect standing water. The sand topdressing used by the City is typically an 80% sand and 20% organic compost. Topdressing is applied to a depth of up to 1 / 4 - inch using a top dressing machine, evenly spreading the sand over the designated area. After the sand has been applied all turf gets dragged with an appropriate drag mat, working the area in a circular pattern until the sand is evenly distributed. Once material has been smoothed on all playing surfaces, they are watered thoroughly to be ready for play. SOIL ORGANICS HELP PREVENT COMPACTION WHILE MICROBES HELP CONTROL TURF DISEASES PROVIDING A DARK GREEN COLOR ON TURF
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