Common use of Aerification Clause in Contracts

Aerification. Aerification will be done a minimum of two (2) times per year. The type of aerification such as deep tine, hollow tine or venting may be determined by the Golf Course Superintendent in conjunction with the General Manager. Aerification will be done with a minimum of interference to play. Vertical cutting to be done as needed up to once per week and should compliment each aerification and topdressing. Grooming or brushing may also be done at this time. Following all aerifications, an approved topdressing material, similar to the greens construction sand, shall be applied and brushed into the turf. This application should be done with an approved topdressing spreader. Spot topdressing may be applied as needed to repair damage from ball marks and other damage. Light topdressings may also be done in conjunction with the verticutting process. Under normal conditions a minimum, 10# N, 16# K and 3# P should be applied per one thousand (1000) square feet. Adjustments will be made based on bi-annual soil nutrient level testing and growing conditions at the time of treatment. A variety of proven effective granular slow release type and foliar type products may be applied.