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These questions are given to check your understanding of the Greenside article by Eddie Connaughton 'Greens Aeration - It's More Important Than Ever' published in the December 2015 edition

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Greens Aeration

Greens Aeration

Question 1 of 5

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Name one objective that aeration of greens achieves

Select one of the following:

  • To annoy the golfer

  • Improves the rate water moves through the greens profile

  • Increases compaction

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

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Name a non disruptive type of aeration

Select one of the following:

  • Micro-solid tining

  • verti-draining

  • ploughing

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

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According to Dr. Carrow at what weight percentage of organic matter content should hollow coring be considered?

Select one of the following:

  • 3 - 4%

  • 15 - 30%

  • above 50%

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

How often should a full soil profile of a green be carried out

Select one of the following:

  • Every ten years

  • Never

  • Annually

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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What method can be used to remove thatch

Select one of the following:

  • More frequent mowing

  • Hollow coring

  • Reduce irrigation in summer

Explanation

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