Some of the tees on Seaside gave us some problems this summer. A look underground gives us a clue as to the extent of the problem. The layer of thatch can be seen where my knife is pointed, up to just below the green leaf blades. The excess thatch dries out quickly, causing localized dry spots. then when we rewet the dry spots, the wet thatch acts to hold in the summer heat, boiling the root systems of the cool season grass. We began an aggressive thatch removal this past week. Over time, this will manage this problem. This also can cause turf disease, so proper maintenance can save money. Remember, verticutting is like a major surgery. You arent ready to run a maarathon after having heart surgery do you?
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