Topdressing is a proven cultural practice often completed in conjunction with aeration and seeding in turf maintenance programs and renovation procedures. Topdressing allows for the addition of soil amendments which can improve the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil, thereby enhancing turf quality, vigor, and improving resistance to soil and enviromental stresses.

Today, the use of high quality compost and compost blends allows for the economic topdressing of large turf areas. In conjunction with the Waltrip Express Mulch Blower, we provide pneumatic conveying systems for turf maintenance and renovation.

Why Topdressing?

Topdressing with Compost

Promotes seed germination in cooler weather

Increases organic matter content of soil

Supplies plant nutrients

Smooths turf surface

Increases cation exchange capacity of soil

Can biologically control certain soil-borne turf diseases

Topdressing in Conjunction with Core Aeration

Improves moisture percolation rate

Improves oxygen exchange

Increases water holding capacity of soil

Reduces soil compaction

Improves turf rooting and durability

Promotes degradation of thatch

It's Fast!

Topdressing a standard football field with your equipment, 6-8 Hours.

With the express blower, 1-2 Hours.

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Cultural Practices for Turf Maintenance and Renovation

Preface

Topdressing with Compost

Topdressing/Overseeding with the Express Blower