A key cultural component to developing deep rooting systems is deep tine aerification. The procedure allows for gaseous exchange to take place within the growing medium. Roots will not grow and cannot survive in anaerobic conditions (lacking oxygen). By opening channels from depths of 8" to 12", the turfgrass is able to produce and maintain deeper roots, which allow for less compromised turf as heat related stresses increase in the summers of Southern California. The monthly aerification, followed by rolling, creates minimal visual surface disturbance and no impact on putting. The split day process also benefits water infiltration into the rootzone and is typically non-detectable visually within four days.
