We live in an instant gratification society. Luckily, Foliar-Pak has two products that work together well to provide immediate summer stress relief.

We asked Chip Houmes, District Manager with Precision Laboratories, a few questions about localized dry spot. Learn what the symptoms of localized dry spot are, when it typically occurs, the tools we can use to combat the issue, and more in this Q&A. What is localized dry spot and what causes it? Localized dry spot […]

We’re pleased to share that our very own Jim Hess, a golf sales representative serving Central and Northern Indiana, was recently honored with the Award of Achievement from the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation!

During the summer months, a decline in turf quality and growth can be a significant problem on putting greens, affecting both bentgrass and bluegrass. Several stressors, both abiotic and biotic, can be attributed to it.

Advanced Turf Solutions has 22 locations that proudly serve customers in 14 states. The warehouse in Wheeling, Illinois, is the newest addition to our family of facilities.

On golf courses in the United States, more money is spent managing dollar spot than any other turfgrass disease. Here are some things to know about the disease and how to control it.

Meet three of our hardworking operations employees: Walter Tate, Henry Vian, and Derek House.

The seeding strategies I am talking about today are focused on low-budget, high-sensitivity projects in heavy traffic areas that have been neglected to the point where someone would ask for my help.

hile getting grass seed to grow seems to involve anything but absolutes, consistently providing these critical components will help maximize the return on investment from your seed.

As we approach the fall seeding season, we want to make you aware of the current seed harvest situation, market conditions, and the impact on price and availability.

Various scenarios have prompted questions about bareground control this year. Like many of the challenges we help our customers with, this one has numerous control options that differ by cost and ease of use.

In the movie "The Water Boy," Bobby Boucher was passionate, to say the least, about water. If you manage turf on a golf course, you probably put a similar value on water as Bobby did.

With the arrival of long, hot days comes an unwelcome visitor to the golf course: summer patch. A strategy that combines chemical and cultural tactics is your best defense against the destruction it causes.

We all know that turf diseases will attack the most stressed and least healthy grass on the putting green. With that in mind, here are 5 quick tips to reduce summer stress.

We recently launched a video podcast called Around the Turf Scene, an informative and entertaining show for turfgrass professionals.

Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc., George Furrer, and Charles Dooley have reached an agreement to form a new company that will acquire substantially all of the assets of New England-based distributor, Valley Green, Inc.

We gathered some of the best advice from our Sales Reps on how to promote healthy greens during summer heat. Incorporating some of the following tips in your routine will help you beat the heat and survive summer.

Moving your program up a month can make a significant impact on playing surfaces in the summer months. A

We have 23 locations that proudly serve our customers in 14 states. Our Florence, Kentucky, location has been open since September 2007. The staff pride themselves on having the highest level of customer service and go above and beyond for each customer no matter the order size. If they cannot answer your question, they will reach out to their knowledgeable sales staff that can.

The one area zoysia lags behind other grasses is color. Rarely do you see a deep, dark green zoysia surface, but it can be done while also promoting better turf health.

As we approach another turfgrass disease season, two fungicide active ingredients remain important, viable tools in your control arsenal: Azoxystrobin and Tebuconazole. A little information on each follows to help you make the most of your disease control programs.

We asked Tina Bond, technical service manager with FMC Professional Solutions, a few questions about dollar spot and brown patch. Learn what the symptoms of dollar spot and brown patch are, when applications should begin, what happens if you miss your first app, and more in this Q&A.

Do you think about what is in the bag of fertilizer before purchasing and applying? The analysis and information are confirmation of what is in the bag. But how it’s put in that bag can be very important.

Our golf courses, sports turf, and lawns are now breaking dormancy and coming into their own new life. Here are some products that will help your turf along the way.

Many courses are now coming into spring with very thin turf on some of their tees, which is a look nobody wants. If this sounds like your course, here are a few things you could try to implement to help speed the recovery of your existing divots as well as the divots that will soon be flying through the air. 

Zoysiagrass doesn't require a lot of fertilizer inputs or as much water as cool-season grasses. It's also not susceptible to many diseases or insect problems. So, relatively speaking, zoysiagrass is easier to maintain than some other grasses. However, it would be best if you did a few things during the season to make sure it stays healthy.

Steel Green Manufacturing​ explains how to calibrate​ a sprayer (math included), while also discussing how to find the right rate of chemistry for the way your machine is calibrated and what to inspect before starting calibration.

Our employees work hard to provide excellent service to our customers. In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, let’s celebrate three of our hardworking drivers, Dylan Staley, Stephen Hill, and Michael Thomas. Dylan Staley CDL Driver in Fishers, IN Employee Since 2016 Dylan’s current role at ATS involves transferring products between locations. He enjoys his role […]

We asked Corteva a few questions about the annual bluegrass weevil (ABW). Hear about where the insect is causing problems today, where it's spreading, how to identify if it's the issue, how to treat it, and more in this Q&A.

One of the new products we are offering at Advanced Turf Solutions is Kalmor. Kalmor is a copper-based fungicide/bactericide, has a FRAC designation of M1, and is unique amongst today’s products. 

As we put 2020 behind us and move into 2021, here are a few thoughts about moving forward in the next 2 months before the hectic spring arrives. Let's use the remaining 30-60 days to recharge, reorganize, and reevaluate your spring agronomic programs. 

Identifying the reason for making iron applications and deciding on the right type of iron can definitely lead to greener pastures.

As spring arrives, we look over our turf only to find it not greening up as usual. Here is a guide to spring green-up.

Develop a strategy to combat goosegrass pressure with product suggestions and best cultural practices.

Find out more about how Anuew can help tackle Poa Annua seedhead suppression.

Ethephon is a highly effective PGR for Poa annua seedhead suppression on cool-season turf. Use the information below to maximize the effectiveness of your spring Proxy sprays. 

Check out the schedule of our holiday hours.

The overall golf industry is doing very well. Initially, everyone was scared that golf courses would have less income than in years past. Surprisingly, COVID-19 increased rounds of golf played and revenue, which created record-breaking years in quite a few cases. 

Soon after the summer stress periods end, most turfgrass managers stop soil surfactant applications on fine turfgrass areas. However, there are many reasons to make a soil surfactant application in the late fall before the ground freezes. Here are 7 of the top reasons.

Liquid overseeding is the practice of applying pigments or paint to dormant turf in order to enhance its color and growth. The practice has become very important in the transition zone and Mid-South, and if you have not tried it in those regions, here are some reasons why you should, plus a little more about pigments and paints.