The recent stretch of mild weather has allowed us to continue the drainage projects on the Orchard course. We're currently working in #5 fairway and have installed 130 feet of pipe thus far, with another 30 feet to finish installing before Christmas. That brings the total drainage installed to 210 feet. Unlike the drain line on #6, the two sites on #5 did not have existing drainage and it makes sense why we experienced problems with the turf in those low areas every year. Since there wasn't sub-surface drainage to remove the excess water, the soil remained water-logged and the turf died due to a lack of oxygen. By using a combination of sand over gravel in the drain lines, we ensure that water can easily drain from the surface which results in better playing conditions and healthy turf!
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| Ready to start digging on 5 Orchard fwy |
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| Bryan & Justin digging around existing basin to connect new drainage |
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| Installing new 4" pipe & gravel |
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| Installing 12" basin to accommodate future drain lines |
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| Drain line ready for sod near 5 approach |
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| Gray clay only 2" below the fairway surface allows little to no water drainage |
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