Wear Tolerance

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Wear tolerance

  • Turf that receives high traffic pressure will be susceptible to wear damage and also increase risk of disease.
  • Wear damage cause aesthetic damage as well as a poor quality playing surface.
  • Where turf becomes worn and bare patches occur this provide opportunities for weed invasion.
  • When the turf cover is reduced, this also reduces the stability of the soil which can then lead onto more problems.
  • Turf that receives high traffic pressure will be susceptible to wear damage.


Approach

  • Harden turf and avoid soft lush growth.
  • Ensure good nutrition for healthy turf growth to increase wear tolerance. Ensure good nutrition to aid recovery from wear.
  • Reduce surface moisture in wet conditions. Use wear tolerant grass cultivars.
  • Limit traffic where possible and alternate areas of use.