Winter Sports - Football
but the reduction in divots is a big benefit,” states Andy. “Stability, colour and vigour can soon be lost, so it is essential that we keep the pitch well watered, fed and regularly mown to improve sward density.” “Our Toro ProCore has proved invaluable. It usually takes about three hours to tine the pitch. We also vertidrain every four or five months to ensure that the top four to six inches are kept decompacted. This machine is hired in.” “Like any other big stadium, shade and air
flow can be a problem, but we try and deal with it the best we can. Our homemade
lighting rigs have helped, but it would be good to have some purpose built rigs in the near future,” he suggests. Andy also keeps an eye out for any
disease, keeping the turf in good health with a combination of cultural practices and the aid of fungicides and herbicides. “It is important to reduce the incidence of disease; leaf spot is particularly damaging if you get it in the winter months. Regular brushing, grooming and dew dispersal helps. We fertilise every two weeks and apply Sierraform every six weeks. High wear areas are overseeded after every game.
Presentation is everything.” “The turfcare industry is one of the few
where everyone talks and helps each other out and I think that attending shows, seminars, demo days, road shows is essential for networking.” “Are we undervalued? In some cases, but I
believe a lot more people now realise how important a job we all do, and we can help ourselves by getting involved with social media and spreading the word.”
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