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Author(s):Neylan, J.; Robinson, M.
Author Affiliation:Turfgrass Technology Pty Ltd., Victoria, Australia
Title:Sand amendments for turf construction
Section:Physical turf attributes and construction methods and materials: Contributed papers
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Meeting Info.:Sydney, Australia: 1997
Source:International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 8, No. Part 1, 1997, p. 133-147.
Publishing Information:Blacksburg, VA: International Turfgrass Society
# of Pages:15
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Golf greens; Bowling greens; Construction; Root zone; Sand; Soil amendments; Animal manures; Sphagnum peat moss; Pine bark; Clinoptilolite; Application rates; Infiltration; Capillary porosity; Porosity; Soil water retention; Potassium; Compaction; Growing media; Phosphorus; Nutrient availability; Fertilizers
Abstract/Contents:"In the construction of golf and bowling greens in Victoria, Australia, various amendments including peat moss, pine bark and fowl manure have been incorporated with different sand types. The results have been variable with no detailed field research to determine what sand and amendment combinations will provide a suitable growing media for turf and produce a satisfactory playing surface. After extensive laboratory study, a field study was established using five different amendments and three different sands. The amendments were sterilised fowl manure, Canadian sphagnum peat moss, composted pine bark, clinoptilolite zeolite and porous ceramic beads used at 2.5, 10, 10.5, and 10 percent volume respectively. The three sands were (a) medium washed sand (87% of particles 0.25 - 0.05 mm), (b) medium-fine sand (57% of particles 0.25 - 0.5mm) and (c) manufactured sand (85% of particles 0.25 - 0.5mm). The results of the trial show that there are various sand/amendment combinations that provide an adequate infiltration rate, capillary porosity and non-capillary porosity. Peat moss, pinebark and porous ceramic beads were the most effective in increasing moisture retention, while zeotile improved potassium retention. The medium-fine sand was the most susceptible to compaction while under heavy use the manufactured sand amended with peat moss could be expected to provide the best growing medium. None of the amendments improved available phosphorus retention, suggesting that controlled release and low solubility fertilisers are required on sand root zones to minimise leaching of this nutrient."
Language:English
References:14
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Neylan, J., and M. Robinson. 1997. Sand amendments for turf construction. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 8(Part 1):p. 133-147.
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