Turf needs to be in tip-top shape for the spring sports season. See what maintenance items can help you start the season right.

See how infield migration poses a problem to your field and learn how to fix the issues it causes.

Learn how rolling the infield enhances playability and safety and get tips on how to do it right.

See how drying agents can clear puddles and standing water from baseball infields.

See how to clear weeds from ball fields and create safe, playable surfaces.

Advanced Turf Solutions added three new products in the first three months of 2024. Keep reading to find out what’s new.

Getting your field ready for play is often easier said than done. You have to take into account whether or not there’s still snow on the field, plan for irrigation, and more. We’ll take a deep dive into everything you need to know to prepare your athletic fields for spring.  Preparing Athletic Fields When Snow […]

A few days hit 70°F (and more) this past week and the grass has started to gradually green up, which is proof that the spring season is upon us. March definitely means the beginning of the spring sports season. Hopefully, you and your staff have been preparing for this time to arrive. During my time […]

In December of 2023, the LMCU Ballpark, home of the minor league professional baseball team, the West Michigan Whitecaps, was recognized as the SFMA Field of the Year in the professional baseball division. This marked the second award the field had won from the SFMA since its head groundskeeper's tenure started eight years ago. 

Learn about how an Indianapolis-area cross country course earned the award—and see the products they used to do it.

Add a member to your crew with Corteva’s Crew™, an all-in-one weed control solution.

Learn more about why having a properly graded infield is important and how it creates optimal playing conditions.

Discover the benefits of dormant seeding your athletic fields and ensure tough, vibrant turf for the spring sports season.

Infield conditioner is vital to preserving and protecting your baseball field. Learn what it does, how to apply it, and more.

Learn how EcoVia MT and EcoVia EC use botanical oils to their advantage to control and eliminate mosquitoes and other pests without harming pollinators.

If you're shopping for sports turf products this winter and looking for things for next spring, don't forget your accessory products.

See how using your grub control history, proper timing, and cultural practices will help you create an effective grub control plan in 2024.

No matter what you use your property for, it’s likely that deer aren’t welcome visitors. Discover how to keep deer off your property and prevent ornamental damage.

Make the holiday season a great one for the turf professional(s) in your life and explore our sports turf Christmas wish list!

Sports turf customers rejoice! You asked lots of great questions this year, so we’ve compiled the answers to the most commonly asked sports turf questions.

Learn the difference between selective and non-selective herbicides, and find out which type is best for your needs.

We have the scoop on pre-emergent FAQs! Discover what you need to know before you select a pre-emergent herbicide.

Discover the importance of managing and maintaining trees and shrubs around your sports field. Plus, find the tips you need to ensure a vibrant, safe playing environment.

Choosing the right turfgrass species is vital for a pleasing, playable, and easy to maintain sports field. Discover some of the best and most common sports turfgrass species.

As a lawn care operator, keeping the properties you service weed-free is a top priority. Finding a powerful yet versatile herbicide is key in the battle against crabgrass, goosegrass, and other troublesome weeds. Enter Dimension® specialty herbicide – a trusted solution that goes beyond standard pre-emergence control by delivering early post-emergence control as well.

As the seasons change, your methods for caring for turf do, too, and Advanced Turf Solutions stocks the products you need to keep your turfgrass strong and healthy all year round. With 2024 on the horizon, we wanted to take a moment to compile all the new products we introduced to our lineup in 2023 […]

Turf managers are the most well-rounded and professionally prepared managers on a property. Agronomic talents, financial forecasting, human relations, and personnel management, to name a few, are areas of expertise for a turf manager, regardless of business or facility. Tied into this level of expertise is the important and valued application of plant protectants, herbicides, and insecticides through spray solutions.

As November rolls around, most, if not all, baseball and softball games have concluded for the year. No doubt it’s been a long season beginning in March, possibly sooner. But before your much-deserved break, there are a few things to do to put your skins to bed. Now is the time to act. November generally has drier, warmer weather than February, so do yourself a favor and do the work now.

Many coaches are finishing up their baseball and softball fall field renovations. Some may be asking if they should condition their field for winter. The answer depends on your expectations of play for next spring.

Advanced Turf Solutions added seven products in the third quarter of 2023. Keep reading to find out what’s new.

Fall ends most baseball and softball seasons, but not infield maintenance. One maintenance practice that should be taken care of in the fall (and regularly throughout the season) is infield edging.

Advanced Turf Solutions and Corteva are teaming up to give away a free Steel Green spreader/sprayer in The Ultimate Sweepstakes.

Fall fertility is one step in putting the field to bed properly. Hopefully, a soil test is part of your routine. You want to ensure that your soil’s P, K, and pH levels are sufficient. Ensuring that your soil and plant have adequate potash (K) before it enters dormancy is particularly beneficial. Potassium has been […]

A fall broadleaf weed control strategy is an important piece in a sports turf playing surface maintenance program.

With much of the South experiencing an unseasonably cool summer this year, field managers have had to adapt their turfgrass maintenance programs accordingly.

As we prepare for another fall sports season full of practices and games, now is the time to plan your fall seeding projects.

Localized dry spots become more of a problem in the summer heat and stress.

Everywhere you look, crabgrass is out and at different stages of its growth cycle.

Maintaining high-traffic turfgrass areas, such as sports fields, golf courses, and recreational parks, can be a challenging task. These areas are subject to heavy foot and/or machine traffic, which can result in soil compaction, wear and tear, and overall decline in turf health. However, with proper care and management, it is possible to maintain lush, resilient turfgrass that can withstand intense usage and continue to provide a safe and visually appealing surface.

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll look at three popular turfgrass species.