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GOLF NEWS

NEWS FROM THE GOLF CLUB

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR WINTER

aring for your grass/lawn/turf isn’t growth on top, but it will encourage the Just a quick reminder to everyone,
just a once-off job in spring and roots to grow stronger and healthier. homeowners and golfers alike, NO GOLF
Csummer. No matter how diligent you may be played after golfing hours. Ill>
have been with your lawn over the months, Alternatively, have a slow-release formula
come autumn there is a good possibility which provides food for three months,
that your grass could be looking a little as well as helping the lawn to cope with
tired, pale and worn out. This is because it extreme weather conditions.
has used up most of the nutrients in the
soil, as well as suffering wear and tear from If you have a big lawn, it may be worth
children making the most of the summer investing in a wheeled lawn spreader which
weather by playing in the garden. is not only more accurate but far quicker
than the hand spreaders bought at local
How do you prepare your lawn for winter? nurseries.
Clear any fallen leaves off the lawn and
keep the grass blades high, just trimming If you have bare patches caused by summer
the tops off. Spike the grass with a garden weather, now is the time to treat them. You
fork to increase drainage and get some air can get special patching kits which have all
to the roots - If you have the time.... and you need to do the job such as compost,
energy... seed and fertiliser... or you can buy a bag of
good quality topsoil and some grass sods/
You are now ready to use a fertiliser which seed. Simply follow the instructions on
will help strengthen roots and will give the seed pack to ensure you get the right Happy Golfing!
you a beautifully green and lush lawn coverage and don't ‘over-apply’ the seed, as
come spring. This will also encourage this can cause weak growth. Brendon van
robust roots. Nieuwenhuizen
Keep up with your care by gathering any Golf Manager
A specialised fertiliser is low in nitrogen, fallen leaves from your lawn. This will save golfmanager@silverlakes.co.za
meaning it won’t encourage any new the lawn from suffocating and weakening.

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