Topdressing is the application a blended soil mixture over the surface of turf grass. Mostly used on warm weather turf grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede and Zoysia. Cool season turf grass, such as Fescue, can also benefit from topdressing. Topdressing for warm weather grass types consists of coarse sand, inert organic humus and fertilizer. Topdressing for cool weather grass types consists mainly of inert organic humus, coarse sand and fertilizer.
What are the benefits of top dressing?
Topdressing helps eliminate thatch. Thatch is the accumulation of dead grass clippings and the dead stem of the plant. Topdressing retains moisture, heat and microbes to assist in the decomposition of the thatch layer. Topdressing also helps fill in depressions and low areas of the turf. This allows for a smoother cutting of the leaf.
Main Advantages Include:
-improved drainage -increased nutrient retention -softened turf surface for active play -increased natural resistance to disease and pests. -excellent soil medium for tender root systems -elimination of thatch choking and inhibiting turf development
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