Photo of the week: wetting fork for dry spot management

Localized dry spots caused by fairy ring or other factors produce hydrophobic (water-resistant) soils that are difficult, if not impossible to re–wet. Various wetting agents can help address this problem, as can the use of this tool, known as a water fork or a wetting fork. While it doesn't actually control fairy ring, it addresses one of the most troublesome of the symptoms that this disease produces. See this wetting fork information and this PACE Reference on fairy ring management.…