AERATION , IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE

Why is this so important ? With water becoming a precious resource we must look at ways as turf managers to become more efficient in our water use . This can take many forms such as , looking at where our water comes from , how efficient our watering systems are and how efficient and effective our watering practices are . These are all important factors to use water more sustainably in the future and are best practice to help achieve your goals .

Consolidate Turf have been distributors of Aqua Aid wetting agents and surfactants in the UK since 2021 . Initially working alongside existing Consolidate Turf customers many embraced Aqua Aid products and incorporated them into their turf management plans with strong growth in the number of customers year on year .

One of the main reasons for this growth is both the compatibility , longevity and

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Consolidate Turf have been distributors of Aqua Aid wetting agents and surfactants in the UK since 2021 .

consistency that has been seen by customers out in the field . Compatibility with other products such as Consolidate Turf nutritional programs and Seaweeds which benefit from root uptake reduce the frequency of spraying applications , as does the longevity of the wetting agent ( potentially up to 45 days between applications ) due to it ’ s Multi-branched chemistry . However , the consistency of products such as Aqua Aid Hs and Ps measured using data compiled by moisture meter readings is where we are seeing outstanding customer feedback . The ability to provide superior soil moisture uniformity not only across individual areas ( such as an individual golf green ) but also between areas on an entire site ( from green to green ) has been a regular occurrence with customers . This has reduced the number of man hours required for additional hand watering and also seen a reduction in the overall amount of water required across the site , alongside an increase in turf health due to reduced stress upon the plant .

In conclusion , water and moisture management are key both in short and long term Turf management strategies for all turf managers , to provide the surface quality that is required to expected both today and in the future . A proven wetting agent program will help you achieve this and become better custodians of one of our most precious resources going forward .

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THE EFFICACY IS IN THE COMBINATION

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Total control of moisture contents

Reduced stress from heat & drought

Reduced water usage and time

More efficient and uniform nutrient uptake

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