Graden Sand Injector Machine
While the course is closed, works continue on the course with Greens Maintenance originally scheduled for March/April being brought forward. This week the Greenkeepers have been busy using the Graden Sand Injector Machine.
The Graden Contour Sand Injection machine is a scarifier/aerator with the ability to scarify to any depth from 1mm to 40mm, whilst simultaneously backfilling the grooves with either sand or a combination of sand and seed to improve drainage and rooting. It works to remove thatch and organic matter that might impede water movement.
It sinks it into the ground incredibly deeply compared to a conventional scarifier using 2mm wide or 3mm wide blades spaced at 25mm centres to remove such matter and offer stability to the surface of the green. As well as the long-term benefit to the course, the result will be a lovely, true level surface.
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