Reel to Reel

Most of our time this December has been spent pruning trees.  It has been extremely productive as we have taken full advantage of the lack of snow cover and relatively mild temperatures.  Our pruning is always done with a purpose. Pruning for Health:  Thinning live branches is often necessary to increase the health of the trees by increasing light penetration and improving air circulation to the tree canopy. Pruning for Structure:  Proper pruning helps the trees develop a strong structure and a desirable form. Pruning for Safety:  Removing weak, broken, diseased, or dead limbs reduces the chances of falling limbs. Mike pruning on the right side of #18 branches thinned out between #5 and #7 hollow branch identified on #10

A warm spell last week melted what snow we had on the ground.  This gave us an opportunity to clean up the last of the leaves on the course.  Turf conditions still look really strong as we head into December. #5 green looking strong heading into winter   Our efforts over the last couple of weeks have also been focused on power washing the equipment and organizing the shop in anticipation of our winter maintenance program. Jose power washing a rough mower