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Save water, reduce maintenance and improve the quality of play - biochar turns the pitch into a climate protector.

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30 July 2025 / Comments

Golf courses - easier to maintain, more sustainable and more playable with biochar

Why golf courses need to be rethought today

Golf courses are increasingly caught between quality, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility. Water consumption is rising, fertilizers are becoming more expensive and more regulated, weather extremes are increasing. Maintenance costs are rising - as is the social pressure to manage areas ecologically.

Greenkeepers today not only have to keep playing surfaces in top condition, but also save resources and meet sustainability criteria.

Biochar offers concrete leverage here. It reduces the need for water and fertilizer, improves soil structure, increases biological activity and actively contributes to climate protection - without compromising playability.

How we use biochar on golf courses

Our application concepts are tailored to the requirements of golf courses - for greens, fairways and tees.

Soil analysis and advice: We analyze permeability, compaction, water retention capacity and nutrient availability - the basis for every measure. Integration into maintenance routines: biochar is integrated into existing maintenance work - e.g. through top dressing, aerification holes, slit seeding or compost application. Activated charcoal: The biochar is pre-loaded with nutrients and microorganisms - e.g. via compost tea or liquid fertilizer - so that it can work directly in the soil. Long-term effect: Once introduced, biochar remains stable for decades. It creates pore volume, stores water and permanently promotes microbial activity.

What we specifically offer

Special products for golf courses: Our fine-grained, homogeneous biochar is ideal for greens and fairways - in pure form or as a mixture. Substrate mixtures: We offer ready-to-use mixtures of sand, biochar, compost or aggregates - for topdressing, tees or regeneration areas. Application and application aids: On request, we provide support with application, machine selection or application training on site. Cost-effectiveness calculation: We show how the application affects water consumption, fertilizer requirements and maintenance costs - including sample calculations. Document climate impact: The use of biochar can be recorded as a CO₂ sink - ideal for environmental reports or funding projects. Training and support: We teach the basics and support implementation - practical and target group-oriented.

Conclusion

Biochar makes golf courses more robust, easier to maintain and more sustainable - without compromising the quality of play. An investment that pays off in many ways: ecologically, economically and in terms of image.

Would you like to make your playground fit for the future? We would be happy to advise you.

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