TOP DRESSING
Encourage growth and a smooth , free draining playing surface with East Riding Turfcare ’ s range of Top Quality Top Dressings
he purpose of top dressing
T is to create a level surface , improve drainage , improve
drought resistance , encourage the breakdown of thatch and encourage a healthy dense sward . Whether top dressing lawns or quality sports surfaces the following principles apply – Top Dressing should be applied when grass is actively growing .
East Riding Turfcare supply quality sterilised 70 / 30 Top Dressing from trusted manufacturers from UK quarries . Ideal for use on fine turf areas and high quality lawns , containing 70 % specially selected sports sand and 30 % graded top soil . Top dressing can be used in a variety of areas but is particularly suited to sports pitches throughout the year . It can be applied following seeding or overseeding to protect the development of plants , encourage the germination of grass seeds and aiding healthy seed establishment . Very popular with golf clubs and bowls clubs due to the high sand content that promotes free draining and a smooth surface . dressings and soils we offer , call our technical sales team on 01904 608157 or email info @ eastridingturfcare . co . uk
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Whether top dressing lawns or quality sports surfaces the following principles apply – Top Dressing should be applied when grass is actively growing .
Top dressing can also be applied after renovation processes such as aeration , so that it will filter into the holes made and will improve the rate at which grass and turf recovers . It can also be used to help against winter desiccation .
Applications include Bowling Greens , Golf Greens and Cricket Wickets . East Riding offer tailored nutrition plans which we would recommend using your top dressing in conjunction with .
Obtaining the correct top dressing is important . For further information regarding the various types of top support your sports turf management programmes , helping to prevent potential problems . Independently analysed , with results accurately assessed through an entire suite of analytical testing , providing an easy-tounderstand report and tailored nutrition programme .
For further information or to book a site visit please contact us on
01904 608157 or email info @ eastridingturfcare . co . uk
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