Snow Fences: When the Snow Comes
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December 28, 2015
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With relativey mild weather over the northern United States and northern Great Plains during the holidays, snow fences may not even get a thought. However, installing snow fences is a potential method for reducing desiccation on putting greens. By allowing the snow to accumulate behind a snow fence, a natural cover is provided to the green. A snow cover helps reduce the potential for exposed sites to be exposed to wind, sun, and fluctuating temperatures. It also provides for some protection against cross-country skiers, snowboarders, and snow mobiles by limiting access to the green complex. Something to think about doing during the current weather pattern.