Greens Aerification

  All righty folks, we officially have the first aerification to the greens completed and past us. I have to say I'm quite pleased with the outcome. Even during the aerification I could tell that there was a solid root structure in place below the putting surface. Knowing that, the outcome should be good!
  The first week after aerification we'll continuously roll greens as much as we can. Along with this, we'll fertilize with a granular fertilizer. This year we used a 4-5-4 (chicken s_it) and man did it smell like it to. Chicken s_it is very high in carbon and turf loves it. Usually speaking the third day after aerification we'll mow greens, keep in mind at a higher HOC (height of cut). By the mid part of the second week HOC will start to be lowered and the ball should begin to roll without a whole lot of bouncing and by the end of the second week the greens should be back on track.
  Agronomically speaking; When we aerify we should be removing some 11% of the product, multiply that by 3 aerifications and you get 33%. Research has shown it is necessary to remove 30% of the product per year to control organic and thatch buildup, so we should be right on track.
  As of now, the next greens aerification is scheduled for Monday July 18th.