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Old 31-08-2011, 10:26 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default The toughest grass in the world?

Stu L wrote:
Hi guys,

I'm Stu and I'm trying to find some advice. I wasn't sure where to look,
but thought some of you guys might be able to help?
My problem surrounds grass, as per the title.

I'm part of a local club the run electric radio control cars on a grass
track. On a normal club meet, the cars take quite a toll on the grass.
It gets slightly discoloured where the track has been and ruts up in
places where drivers apply the power. However it usually recovers well
as we only use it once a fortnight.
The real trouble comes when we hold big regional meetings. 120 Drives
soon destroys the place.

I was hoping to find some ideas on what we can do with the grass. Some
parts of the track have been astro turfed, however keeping the grass is
what attracts the drivers, so we don't want to cover the whole thing.
Does anyone have any experience with extreemly high wear areas or indeed
any suggestions on either helping stop the ground rutting up in the
first place, or helping the ground recover?

Thanks in advance
Stu



The toughest turf grass is probably Bahia, but it's a warm season
grass so it might not be useful for you.

-Bob