February Bowls Maintenance Diary 2004
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.
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February tasks for Bowls |
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Task |
Frequency |
Work |
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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. |
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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 |
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Disease |
Daily |
Keep and eye on fungal disease attack, and use approved fungicides to treat infected areas. |
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Drainage channels/gullies |
Weekly or as required |
Inspect and clean out drain outfalls and gullies. Replacing and levelling up of drainage ditch materials. |
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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. |
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Litter pick |
Weekly or as required |
Inspect and clear away and litter or debris, (high winds may blow debris onto greens). |
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Machinery |
Daily / Weekly |
Keep machines overhauled and clean. Consider organising repairs to ensure the machinery operational (servicing & sharpening) |
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Materials |
Monthly |
Ensure you have organised and ordered the appropriate materials from suppliers, don't leave it too late! |
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Mowing |
As required to maintain winter sward height |
Mowing may be required during February to keep the green tidy |
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Repairs |
As required |
Carry out any repairs to ditches, paths, gates, floodlights and other building features. |