Was the golf course on fire? Yes! In late March, the weather conditions were perfect for our annual native area burning. Burning the long grass areas throughout the golf course helps remove much of the dead grass tissue from last season. The burned surface provides little resistance for the grasses to grow and send up new grass blades. The heat from the fire also helps “cook” some weed seed that may be waiting for an opportunity to become part of the area.
Unfortunately, these lower maintenance areas are not zero maintenance. Once the burned native areas begin regenerating, the areas will be treated for weeds. When the grass gets to a height of 6-8 inches, we’ll attempt to mow the areas down to 4” and re-treat for weeds. The areas will then be allowed to grow and develop their whispering seed heads. This yearly maintenance plan helps provide beautiful native areas throughout the golf course.
