Here comes another AT&T Classic

In two and half weeks we will once again be hosting the best of the Champions Tour. For us the event marks the beginning of Spring. The trees start sending out their leaves, the flowers seem more vibrant and the ryegrass starts to grow faster than we can mow it. It is about that this time that our grass growing philosophy changes for the next few months. It is now that we begin to feed the turf nutrients to maintain a dark, sexy green color, but not encourage excess growth. We also focus on culturing the turf to develop an extensive root system that will help it survive the summer heat. One of the keys to our success in nutrient management is spoon feeding the turf with the use of soluble and foliar fertilizers.

We utilize a 300 gallon sprayer to precisely apply specific nutrients in the needed amounts. Using this form of fertilizer application requires frequent re-application but is the most envirnomentally responsible way to fertilize. While we are applying the needed nutrients we are also allowed the ability to apply growth regulators when appropriate. We use growth regulators on the turf during this time of year to encouarge the plant to devote its energy and resources towards root growth and not towards excessive shoot growth.

The picture shows our sprayer in action. The markers on the end of the booms drop a little ball of foam to allow our applicator, Gregorio Morales, to see exactly where he has sprayed.