Bermuda. We will be conducting studies on “cool” season grasses (Bluegrass, Rye Grass, Bent Grass, and Fescue this year.)

We have used the g2 turftools turfplaner on baseball, softball, football, soccer, polo, golf tees and fairways, and roadway right of ways.

YES, turfplaning can be accomplished in any one of three modes of operation, Manual, Autograde, or Laser. One is suitable for any turf surface.

If your turf is within 2" of desired grade it can be accomplished in one operation with a 2 to 3 week recovery. If you turf requires a deeper cut you will be counseled on whether to do in one operation or multiple operations.

YES, turfplaning is very effective in preparing the surface for re-sodding or seeding. Turfplaning leaves the surface smooth, on grade, and stable. Since the surface is undisturbed, sod can be installed directly, however if you are seeding, we recommend aerifying prior to seeding follow seeding by top dressing and rolling immediately.

Typical turfplaning costs are a fraction of conventional resurfacing.

A typical football field can be completed in as little as 1 ½ days or 1 acre per day.

Healthy turf that has been turfplaned at 2" or less typically fully recovers in 2 to 3 weeks. Turf that was turfplaned at more than 2" recovers at a rate of 2 weeks per 1" of additional cut.

The turfplaning process produces a tremendous amount of spoils, typically 120 cubic yards per 1" of cut per acre, or 240 cubic yards of spoils for a typical football field.

The spoils are viable sprigs that can be used to re-sprig thin or bare spots, fill in low spots, or simply be disposed.

Normal turf maintenance operations can be followed except for the need to fertilize at a rate of 1# of nitrogen per 1,000 sf per week and a little additional water (due to loss of turf canopy).

YES, we have seen a lowering of the Ph by as much as 1 full point in the turfplaned areas, because of this we recommend soil samples be taken prior to and immediately following the turfplaning operation, with corrective actions if necessary.

Maintain existing turf in an aggressive grow-in manner to include, fertilizing, and aerification a minimum of 2 weeks prior to turfplaning.

Since turfplaning does not disturb the underlying soil and roots, we have not seen any erosion or settling that is normal for conventional resurfacing.

Turfplaning specifically to remove weeds or over seeding has not been done. We however have noticed that the turf after turfplaning is more weed free. We will be doing some studies this season on over seeded turf to see how effective early turfplaning is in removing the rye grass and if the early removal of the ryegrass improves the “green up” of the Bermuda grass.

Call or email one of our authorized service providers to schedule a turfplaning evaluation of your turf. They will determine if your turf is on a specific grade and how much cut is needed.