Schools, Universities, Sports field managers, Landscape contractors and home owners are all getting ready for the fall topdressing season. Many will be in the process of going over their equipment and checking to see if the need new aerator tines for their aerators and new belts or chains for their topdressers. It is very important to go over the equipment and get it ready prior to season to avoid unnecessary break downs. Aeration and topdressing are two of the most important things you can do to improve soil structure and there by improve the turf. A good quality compost topdressing will allow the nutrients and microbes to permeate the aeration holes and improve the soil structure to reduce run off and allow for deeper turf roots. Besides helping reduce run off the process also helps keep the lawn looking greener longer in times of drought.
Get your equipment ready to roll.