Avoid scalping by rolling before mowing

July 22, 2011

Scalped greens are a common problem these days, but several superintendents have found ways to combat the problem. By rolling with a light weight roller just before mowing, scalping can be dramatically reduced.

For additional tips on avoiding scalped and/or puffy greens, see these PACE Turf publications:

- Attacking puffy greens - Prevent anthracnose with frequent rolling…