Manager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods, implementing sustainable practices that benefit both golfers and the broader community.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
• Tips on how to maintain your own lawn, including when to fertilize and aerate
• How deep, infrequent watering mimics rainfall patterns, saves water and promotes healthier root systems – watering tips webpage
• The environmental benefits that golf courses provide, including wildlife habitats, stormwater management, and carbon sequestration
• The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
• How native grass areas on courses require less water and offer better fire resistance than traditional turf – golf course native area maintenance webpage
• How the City's golf courses are funded through an enterprise fund (and not tax dollars)
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