As we cut many of the trees, we found many of them to be dying or diseased. This tree was cut from the left of 10 green.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Golf Course Update 4/25/11
It has been a little while since our last update. I feel like we are finally starting to catch up a little bit. There are still many areas throughout the course that still need some attention. With the majority of the tree project behind us, we'll be able to wrap up many of the loose ends out there.
All of the areas, where the tree work took place, have been seeded with a fescue mixture as of April 21st. The areas that are out of play will be allowed to grow tall and naturalize. I've talked about the fact that we are trying to reduce all of our inputs, i.e. mowing, fertilization, water and pesticides to name a few. We are well on our way to achieving many of these goals.
Many people have inquired about the Rhododendron bed that was located behind the second green. We chose to remove the bed because it became unsightly and unmaintainable. I think everyone will be thrilled with the final results once the fescue has time to mature. I ask for your patience as these areas fill in and mature.
Finally, I just want to remind everyone that every tree, which was cut down, was selectively removed. I'd like to outline for everyone the major goals associated with this project.
First, 90 percent of the trees were removed to ensure the fact that we are providing the absolute best growing conditions for our greens. All of the damage that has taken place over the past few years is directly related to shade.
Second, as I stated earlier, we are striving to be more environmentally conscious. Very shortly, all golf courses will be required to reduce all water and chemical usage. Naturalized areas require absolutely no water and very little maintenance.
Lastly, many of the areas on the course seemed to have an unfinished look to them. Many tree lines were infested with moss, shallow roots and weeds. By removing many of the lower growing trees, we've now opened up significant amounts of sunlight into areas that were formerly 100 percent shade. We can now establish turf in these areas, and ultimately improve aesthetics throughout the course.
Thanks! See everyone soon.
All of the areas, where the tree work took place, have been seeded with a fescue mixture as of April 21st. The areas that are out of play will be allowed to grow tall and naturalize. I've talked about the fact that we are trying to reduce all of our inputs, i.e. mowing, fertilization, water and pesticides to name a few. We are well on our way to achieving many of these goals.
Many people have inquired about the Rhododendron bed that was located behind the second green. We chose to remove the bed because it became unsightly and unmaintainable. I think everyone will be thrilled with the final results once the fescue has time to mature. I ask for your patience as these areas fill in and mature.
Finally, I just want to remind everyone that every tree, which was cut down, was selectively removed. I'd like to outline for everyone the major goals associated with this project.
First, 90 percent of the trees were removed to ensure the fact that we are providing the absolute best growing conditions for our greens. All of the damage that has taken place over the past few years is directly related to shade.
Second, as I stated earlier, we are striving to be more environmentally conscious. Very shortly, all golf courses will be required to reduce all water and chemical usage. Naturalized areas require absolutely no water and very little maintenance.
Lastly, many of the areas on the course seemed to have an unfinished look to them. Many tree lines were infested with moss, shallow roots and weeds. By removing many of the lower growing trees, we've now opened up significant amounts of sunlight into areas that were formerly 100 percent shade. We can now establish turf in these areas, and ultimately improve aesthetics throughout the course.
Thanks! See everyone soon.
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