Moss control

This week has been a little more relaxed for us, the busiest day was Wednesday when we had a York Union seniors event. After the preparation for that event we spent a lot of time tidying areas on the course, strimming bits and having a good clear out of our buildings and organising tools and equipment. An area which often gets overlooked when the pressures on to get grass cut and keep the course in the best shape possible but simply keeping tidy and organised gives greater efficiency long term. One area on the course we are needing to work on is moss control on some greens. The worst greens are on the 19-27 course. This is probably due to the thatch buildup which is difficult to get on top of due to limited time to scarify and topdress compared to greens 1-18. We plan to hollow core the worst greens during our maintenance weeks. However time and staff shortages will determine what we can realistically achieve. 

Above is a small patch of silver thread moss which has been treated the day before. Most of the moss we have is silver thread moss, however the chemical we are using to kill the moss will kill all types. After application of a product called mogeton the moss will turn from a silver colour to grey before turning orange. This indicates it has been killed before it can be scarified out. Silver thread moss is usually found on greens where close mowing heights are used frequently and it has an advantage over grass. It usually starts it's invasion on weaker areas of turf where moisture is higher than usual. Greens 10 and 12 have been sprayed and 19-27 will be sprayed this coming week. Greens 19-27 have also been sprayed for weeds, small areas of pearl wort is the main offender.

Generally the course is still in really good condition. 

All the team deserve a lot of credit at the moment.