Rootzone (rasentragchicht) is a mix of sand and organic matter. In our case it is 80% sand and 20% peat moss mixed a little by excavator and then run through a screen. Then it's brought to the prepared greensite and spread by mini-excavator. In America, 18 greens, 600 square meters in size can cost $320,000 for the rootzone alone... without installation. Ours is a bit cheaper as we are using quality sand excavated from the pond.Top photo: John, with over 500 greens under his belt is spreading the rootzone on the 1st green.
Bottom photo: John (left), Andreas (right) and Yours Truly (shooting the photo) having a laugh after a morning Volcano moment. Sometimes things get heated in the field... but usually end up OK.
Tony Ristola
www.agolfarchitect.com
agolfarchitect@yahoo.com
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