Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Covering Greens

Covering greens is a difficult task, but it is necessary on Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens.  If temperatures are below freezing for over 24 hours or if an extreme low temperature is in our forecast we will cover greens.  The covers are made of a breathable cloth material that lets water and air exchange back and forth while helping to keep soil temperatures higher than the ambient air temperature.


Last weeks forecast...




Wind is usually our biggest enemy.  Once the covers get a little air under them they're very difficult to control.


8" sod staples are used about 3 feet apart to hold the covers down.