February Bowls Maintenance Diary 2004

EditorFeb 02, 2004in Bowls

FEBRUARY DIARY

Most of the tasks detailed can be undertaken within a limited budget. Local conditions and circumstances will need to be taken into account.

If any members are undertaking any specific work not detailed, please let us know by adding a comment in the section below the diary.

February tasks for Bowls
Task	Frequency	Work
Aeration	When conditions allow. Do not carryout aeration when there is the likelihood of smearing or damaging the surface	Aeration is important to improve surface and subsurface drainage capacity of the green. Aeration also increases gaseous exchanges in the soil.
Brushing / switching	Daily or as required	Brushing / switching of the playing surface keeps the green clean and removes any dew or surface water. By keeping the surface dry will aid resistance to disease
Disease	Daily	Keep and eye on fungal disease attack, and use approved fungicides to treat infected areas.
Drainage channels/gullies	Weekly or as required	Inspect and clean out drain outfalls and gullies. Replacing and levelling up of drainage ditch materials.
Irrigation equipment	Daily / Weekly	Ensure that water valves are switched off and systems drained down to prevent frost damage. Organise winter overhaul of irrigation equipment ready for the coming season.
Litter pick	Weekly or as required	Inspect and clear away and litter or debris, (high winds may blow debris onto greens).
Machinery	Daily / Weekly	Keep machines overhauled and clean. Consider organising repairs to ensure the machinery operational (servicing & sharpening)
Materials	Monthly	Ensure you have organised and ordered the appropriate materials from suppliers, don't leave it too late!
Mowing	As required to maintain winter sward height	Mowing may be required during February to keep the green tidy
Repairs	As required	Carry out any repairs to ditches, paths, gates, floodlights and other building features.

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