Water

What is it?

H₂O - Used to maintain health of the grass plant and the structure of the soil.

How it’s used:

• Applied in an irrigation system or by hand and naturally with rain fall.
• Should now be collected off pavilion roofs etc. for use on the ground.

Timing:

In preparation of pitches and maintaining plant health.

Effects of incorrect procedure:

• Over watering creates soft playing surface and the wrong grass species.
• Under watering.
• Death of the grass plant.

Equipment selection:

Storage tanks, pumps, hose pipes, mobile sprinklers, automatic irrigation systems and the good old watering can.

Practical tips:

If you store water on site have it tested once a year for pH, nutrients and amount of oxygen.