A better approach

The lean team took advantage of conditions this past week, and got the approaches aerified.  This process has several steps, beginning with the actual aerification.

We then pick the plugs, blow the area, and apply topdressing sand, which is swept into the holes.

As with any aerification we do, the goals are to reduce organic matter, decrease compaction/increase pore space in the soil, thus improving water percolation and rooting.  For a little more information on the importance of this agronomic process check out the brief video from the USGA about golf course aeration:  The (W)hole Story