Fairway Verticutting


Pulls out excess organic matter

Minimal surface disruption

Verticutting fairways looks very aggressive, it produces lots of excess plant material that needs to be removed. It stands up the plant and cuts off runners to promote new shoot growth and a healthier plant. It will also improve water penetration into the fairway and airflow into the profile. It may take a few cuts to get things looking really good again but they will be healthier moving forward.

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