Turf cover apparatus and method

Abstract

A turf cover apparatus for covering a ground surface that includes two separate and distinctly constructed covers fastened together. At least one insulating layer is disposed and secured between the two covers. A first cover is structured and configured of a mesh material that allows air circulation to reach the ground surface. The second cover is structured and configured of a substantially chemical and moisture resistant material so as to protect the ground surface. The insulating layer is structured and configured of an organic material that enables control of air circulation and prevents entry of moisture to the ground surface.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A turf cover apparatus, comprising: 
 a first cover disposed at a bottom of said turf cover apparatus and being adaptable to rest on a ground surface;    a second cover connected with said first cover, said second cover disposed at a top of said turf cover apparatus; and    an insulating layer disposed between said first cover and said second cover;    wherein said first cover being structured and configured of a mesh material enabling air circulation to reach said surface being covered; said second cover being structured and configured of a substantially chemical and moisture resistant material so as to protect said surface being covered; said insulating layer being structured and configured of an organic material enabling control of air circulation and preventing entry of moisture to said surface being covered.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said first cover is structured and configured to be securable to said ground surface and applied directly on said ground surface.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein said ground surface is a grass surface of a golf course green.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said first cover is arranged and configured of a tensile polyester mesh material.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said insulating layer defining a thickness of about 4-6 inches, and forming an insulation system with said first cover, said insulation system enabling air circulation to said ground surface and preventing entry of moisture to said ground surface.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein said insulation system is structured and arranged to enable air passage through said bottom and sides formed by said thickness of said insulating layer.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said organic layer of said insulating layer is a disposable material, said disposable material being a chopped straw material.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein said chopped straw material having stems that hold air and wick away moisture.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said second cover is arranged and configured to face an external environment above said ground surface.  
     
     
         10 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein said second cover is constructed of a polyethylene coated material.  
     
     
         11 . The apparatus according to  claim 10 , wherein said second cover is coated on both sides.  
     
     
         12 . A method of covering a golf course green, comprising: 
 providing a turf cover apparatus including a bottom defining a first cover being adaptable to rest on said golf course green, a top defining a second cover connected with said first cover, and an insulating layer disposed between said first cover and said second cover, said first cover being a mesh material, said second cover being a substantially chemical and moisture resistant material and said insulating layer being an organic material;    applying said turf cover apparatus onto said golf course green;    circulating air through said first cover and insulating layer to said golf course green;    insulating said golf course green using said insulating layer;    controlling air circulation using said first cover and said insulating layer;    preventing entry of moisture to said turf cover apparatus using said insulating layer and said second cover; and    securing said first cover to said golf course green, thereby covering and protecting said golf course green.    
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein controlling air circulation includes enabling air entry through said bottom and through sides formed by a thickness of said insulating layer.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein controlling air circulation includes forming said insulating layer with about 4-6 inches of chopped straw.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising preventing chemical penetration through said second cover.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein preventing chemical penetration through said second cover includes coating both sides of said second cover with a polyethylene material.