Are overseeding and topdressing more effective on groomed surfaces?
Turf grooming can be especially critical prior to overseeding and topdressing. The open canopy allows seed and sand to reach the soil more effectively. A three-year grooming study on overseeding in the USA resulted in improved turf health, autumn colour retention and spring green-up. The need for extensive autumn preparation for overseeding was reduced, providing a superior turf both in the autumn and spring transition. In short, grooming is a proactive cultural practice which supports maximum turf health and performance throughout the year when done routinely. What is the difference between verticutting and turf grooming? Both grooming and verticutting use vertical blades but, from a biological standpoint, the similarities end there. Turf groomers and verticutters are not the same. Here are just a few of the differences: • The grooming process utilises narrow vertical blades to periodically clip the advancing growing points of the turf grass. • The verticutter utilises the process of
