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1. The use of a device with blades that cut vertically into the turf [[canopy]] to sever lateral [[stem]]s, thin grass and [[dethatch]]. Also known as [[verticutting]].<br>
1. The use of a device with blades that cut vertically into the turf [[canopy]] to sever lateral [[stem]]s, thin grass and [[dethatch]]. Also known as [[verticutting]].<br>
2. The thinning of [[turfgrass]]es by blades or wire tines which cut perpendicular to the soil surface. Specifically designed to remove [[mat]], [[thatch]], and grain from [[putting green]]s; to thin dense turf.<br><br>


2. The thinning of [[turfgrass]]es by blades or wire tines which cut perpendicular to the soil surface. Specifically designed to remove [[mat]], [[thatch]], and grain from [[putting green]]s; to thin dense turf.<br><br>
http://www.ptbogolf.com/newsadmin/data/upimages/Verti_Cutter.jpg<br><br>
http://www.ptbogolf.com/newsadmin/data/upimages/Verti_Cutter.jpg<br><br>
This image is an example of what a vertical mower looks like.<br>
This image is an example of what a vertical mower looks like.<br>
Source: http://www.ptbogolf.com<br><br>
Source: http://www.ptbogolf.com<br><br>

Revision as of 08:30, 28 June 2006


1. The use of a device with blades that cut vertically into the turf canopy to sever lateral stems, thin grass and dethatch. Also known as verticutting.
2. The thinning of turfgrasses by blades or wire tines which cut perpendicular to the soil surface. Specifically designed to remove mat, thatch, and grain from putting greens; to thin dense turf.

Verti_Cutter.jpg

This image is an example of what a vertical mower looks like.
Source: http://www.ptbogolf.com