The Maintenance Team is in the process of converting landscape beds to natural areas. A natural area will consist of a couple of native grass species (Fine Fescues, Chewings Fescue and Lovegrass). This will not only allow us to save the club money on pinestraw installation, it will also add a few extra benefits to the course. Once these areas are established they add texture and definition to the course, as well as, providing erosion control and a buffer for the creeks and streams that run through the course. The key to these areas is PATIENCE, think, Year 1 (sleeps), Year 2 (creeps) and Year 3 (leaps). Weed control and reseeding will be necessary to establish and maintain these areas. These areas will look spotty and thin, however, once established will provide a great texture and contrast in addition to being environmentally friendly.
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