The question is compaction: is bulk density the answer?

There have been many discussions regarding aeration of greens to manage organic matter content. Although organic matter management is a reason for aeration practices, the role of aeration in compaction management seems to have been overlooked. Compaction plays a key role in rooting detph and health. This PACE Update and the associated PACE Insights discusses compaction and aeration.

Compacted (excessively dense) soils pose a serious threat to turf growth, health and quality. When soils are compacted, critical hurdles are placed…