dryject golf presentation 2006 11 6 06
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Golf Course Presentation
Common Frustration
One of the top three frustrations shared by BOTH the golfer and golf course superintendent is…
AERIFICATION
Golfers – HATE IT and pray it never happens.
Superintendents – LOVE IT and pray the turf survives until they can aerify.
Why Do We Aerify?
• To upset the golfers – Just Kidding !!!• Relieve soil compaction.• Restore soil air and water pore spaces.• Enhance water & air movement into the soil.• Address soil layering issues.• Control or manage organic matter levels.• Change or modify soil structure.• Stimulate root growth.• Ensure long-term turf health.
Traditional Aerification
• Multiple Step Procedure– Core Aerification, Core Removal, Topdress, Drag
• 2-3 Day Operation.• 10-14 Day Recovery Period.• Effective Depth of 3-4 inches.• Difficult to Completely Fill Aerification Holes.• Disruptive to Quality of Putting Surface.• Can be Abusive to Plant Health.• Results in a Reduction of Rounds Played.• Reduced Revenues for 1-2 Weeks.
The DryJect Option
Inject and Amend in One Pass
360 Aerification
• 360 Dynamic Impact• Minimal SURFACE Disruption• Expands Available Aerification Window of Opportunity. • Fracturing & Shattering Around and Between Holes.• Can Impact Depths Up to 8 inches Deep.
Core Aerifier Hole
DryJect Holes
The DryJect Iceberg Effect
Small Surface Hole
Dynamic Impact
Subsurface Topdressing
Dilute Organic Matter
Inject up to 5 ft3/M
Deep Injection HolesCompletely Filled
Impacts Areas Between Aerification Holes
The Real Action and Benefits Occur Below The Surface.
Playability
• Unmatched Putting Surface Immediately Following Aerification.
• Back in Play Less Than an Hour After Treatment.• Golfer Friendly.
10:00 AM 10:30 AM
Economics
• Outside Service versus In-House Labor & Equipment.• Golf Course Only Closed for Hours not Days.• PROTECT Club Revenues of $10,000 - $35,000.• Avoid or Minimize Discounting of Greens Fees.
Fast, Simple and Easy
Filling The Holes
• Dry, Flowable Materials• Kiln-Dried• Sand• Soil Amendments• Seed• Insecticides• Wetting Agents• Fertilizers• Bio Stimulants
Spacing
(Inches)
Material
(Volume)
3 x 4 3 – 3.5 ft3
3 x 3 4 – 4.5 ft3
3 x 2 5 – 5.5 ft3
A Hole Requires the Same Volume Regardless of the Material
Sand – The Old Standard
• Provides Structure• Increases Drainage• Improves Air Space• Permanent• Lacks Water Retention• Can Create Droughty Areas
and Promote Localized Dry Spot.
• Low Nutrient Retention
Spacing
(Inches)
Sand
(Vol. / Lbs.)
3 x 4 3 - 3.5 ft3
300 – 350 lbs.
3 x 3 4 – 4.5 ft3
400 – 450 lbs.
3 x 2 5 – 5.5 ft3
500- 500 lbs.
Improve the Soil - Improve the Turf
O2Nutrients
H2O
CO2 Sunlight
(Microbes)
Plants need all of these inputs, but most come from the soil. Oxygen is the
most important.
Plants need all of these inputs, but most come from the soil. Oxygen is the
most important.
Ideal Soil
AIRAIR WATERWATER
SOLIDSOLID
Text book soils have 50% pore space and 50% solid with pore space divided
between air and water.
Text book soils have 50% pore space and 50% solid with pore space divided
between air and water.
Water PoresAir Pores Soil Solids
Roots Grow and Thrive in Air Pore Spaces
Soil – The Plant’s Reservoir
CECCompactionResistance
Soil O2
Levels
InfiltrationRate
WaterHoldingCapacity
Excessive
Optimum
Moderate
Inadequate
Increasing the Results
Profile Porous Ceramic (PPC)
PPC is an inorganic soil amendment used to improve the moisture, nutrient-retention, drainage, and air (O2) of root zones.
Increasing The Results
• High Total Porosity 74%
• Balanced between– Air-Holding 35% – Water-Holding 39%
• Particle Sized the same as USGA Topdressing Sand
• High Stability
• CEC 33 meq./100g.
• Improve AIR in the Root zone by providing PERMANENT pore space.
Profile Porous Ceramic Particle
PPC Balances Air, Water and Nutrients in the Root Zone
Uniform Moisture & Oxygen
Sand/Peat Green
Profile Porous Ceramic Amended Green
Wet Dry
Soils with Balanced Pore Spaces Produce Healthier Roots & Turf
15% Profile 100% Sand 15% Peat
1 Year 11 Months Old A1 & A4 Bentgrass Seeded Greens
Feature Profile Porous Ceramic
Sand
Contains Internal Air Space.
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Contains Internal
Water Holding
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Light Bulk Density ●
Nutrient Retention ●
Very Stable Particles
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Improves Soil Air and Drainage
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Sized to USGA Guidelines
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Holes are Volumes to be Filled
3X the Weight of Sand to Fill the Same Volume of Profile
How Much PPC Do I Use?
Condition Soil or Problems of Being Experienced
% of Profile
Extreme Conditions of Poor Drainage, Severe LDS, Compaction,
100 % PPC
Moderate Levels of Drainage Concerns, Local Dry Spots, Compaction.
50% PPC
Mild Levels of Drainage Concerns, Local Dry Spots, Compaction
30% PPC
Experiencing Optimum Turf & Soil Conditions – Desire to Maintain Higher Soil Oxygen Levels
10-20% PPC dependent upon sand
PPC Rates for 3”x 4” DryJect (3 ft3/M Injection Rate)
Sand*
Lbs./ M
PPC
Lbs. / M
Total Mix
Lbs./M
100% PPC 0 105 105
50:50 (Sand:PPC) 150 53 203
70:30 (Sand:PPC) 210 32 242
80:20 (Sand:PPC) 240 21 261
85:15 (Sand:PPC) 255 16 271
90:10 (Sand:PPC) 270 11 281
100% Sand 300 0 300
*Based upon Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft.3
PPC Rates for 3”x 3” DryJect (4 ft3/M Injection Rate)
Sand*
Lbs./ M
PPC
Lbs. / M
Total Mix
Lbs./M
100% PPC 0 140 140
50:50 (Sand:PPC) 200 70 270
70:30 (Sand:PPC) 280 42 322
80:20 (Sand:PPC) 320 28 348
85:15 (Sand:PPC) 340 21 361
90:10 (Sand:PPC) 360 14 374
100% Sand 400 0 400
*Based Upon a Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft3
PPC Rates for 3”x 2” DryJect (5 ft3/M Injection Rate)
Sand*
Lbs./ M
PPC
Lbs. / M
Total Mix
Lbs./M
100% PPC 0 175 175
50:50 (Sand:PPC) 250 88 338
70:30 (Sand:PPC) 350 53 403
80:20 (Sand:PPC) 400 35 435
85:15 (Sand:PPC) 425 26 451
90:10 (Sand:PPC) 450 18 468
100% Sand 500 0 500
* Based Upon a Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft3.
Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade
• Packaged in – 50 lb. Bags– 2000 lb. Bulk Sacks– Bulk Dump Trucks
• Natural Tan/Brown Color• Kiln Dry & Particle Size
Sized to Match USGA Sand Size Guidelines.
Injecting Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade
PPC Greens Grade EMERALD
Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade Product Also Available in EMERALD
EMERALD in Action
EMERALD in Action
DryJected PPC Emerald
Improving Soils Beyond Greens
Profile Field & Fairway• Larger particle size for
modifying…– Fairways– Collars– Tees– Approaches– Cart Path Ends– High Traffic Areas
• Event and Emergency Management
• Available in Natural & Emerald
Increasing The Results
• High Total Porosity 74%
• Balanced between– Air-Holding 35% – Water-Holding 39%
• Holds its weight in water.
• CEC 33 meq./100g.
• Improve AIR in the Root zone by providing PERMANENT pore space.
Profile Field & Fairway Particle
What’s in Your Soil?
Native Clay Soil Modification Trial
Native Clay SoilBermudagrass
No Amendments
Native Clay SoilAmended with
50% Sand
Native Clay Soil Modification Trial
Native Clay Soil Amended with
50% Sand
Native Clay Soil Amended with
10% Field & Fairway
Native Clay Soil Modification Trial
Native Clay SoilAmended with
50% Sand
Native Clay SoilAmended with
20% Field & Fairway
DryJecting Field & Fairway
Collars Fairways
TeesHigh Traffic Areas
DryJect Field & Fairway Emerald when Appearance is Important
A Winning Combination