Deep Holes On Holy Ground

[Anonymous]

So what is the best way to dig to china and leave no traces that you have been there, I'm talkin about grassy areas like parks and private lawns
that must have that untouced appearance when you leave.

 

[Anonymous]

The main thing would be to start off cutting a out good decent sized solid plug and carefully setting it aside dirtside up, then placing all the dirt that you dig out on top of a drop cloth. After finding the target just carefully push or pour the dirt back into the hole packing it if needed then place the plug back on top as close to the way it was, then step on it and brush it a bit --should be virtually no trace.
If you can do this without actually removing the plug but instead leaving it connected to the turf and just flapping it over to one side that would be the best way, flaps recover much quicker than removed plugs --unless it's a very large plug. Either way though if your careful it will be fine and look good.
GL/HH

 

[Anonymous]

what diameter would you say the plug should be or rather how accutate is the XS in pinpoint when they are deep?

 

[Anonymous]

As Mitch says, plugging is the way to go... I wanted to add, that be sure you cut straight down into the ground, not at an angle... and try to lift all of the plug up in one piece... the average plug will be about 4-6 inches deep... the extent of the root system. Keeping the root system intact in the plug ensures that the grass won't die off. Try to avoid the plugging method when the ground is dry, as the grass will stand a good chance of dying off and, worse yet, the plug getting pulled out of the ground by a lawn mower.
I generally cut a good sized plug, about 8-10" in diameter.... this aids in quick and easy target retrieval, and leaving as much grass/roots intact as possible. If you hunt on a well manicured lawn, it is best to stick with a smaller plug.. about 4-6 inches in diameter and leave it hinged on one side. When you put the plug back in, make sure you tuck the edges down good and fan the grass over and around the plug quickly with your hand to blend the grass together back into the original lie. Hope this helps, HH, Mike.

 

[Anonymous]

The Explorer is extremely accurate for pinpointing once you get the hang of it, thing is once you get the hang of pinpointing you will probably also have the hang of picking out the super deepies in Detect mode so you will be digging down 10"s or deeper much more often, which will call for a larger diameter plug --I wouldn't go under a 6" diameter plug even though I pretty much know where the target is, that way it gives the plug a fighting chance and gives me better leverage when getting below 8"s depth. Depending on how deep I think the target is will determine what size plug diameter is choose, plugs I dig range between 6 and 10"s.
GL

 

[Anonymous]

When the ground starts to get dry I carry a pint spray bottle and when I cut a plug I spray the bottom of the root wad and surrounding cut with diluted liquid lawn food. It seems to leave less yellow spots.
Whatever you do don't overdo it on the mix. Too strong will burn it up. Ask me how I know.
Bud