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Beth Berry Receives Women in the Green Industry Award

Fishers, IN—Green Industry Pros, the management resource for landscape contractors and equipment dealers, selected Beth Berry as a recipient of the Women in the Green Industry Award for 2022.

Interpreting Infield Test Results: Silt and Clay

For your infield to perform well, it needs the proper mix of sand, silt, and clay. Any material between 0.05 mm and 0.002 mm in size is considered silt or clay. It’s a good idea to test your infield mix regularly to understand its composition.

Using a Sod Cutter to Remove an Infield Lip

When infield material migrates into the edge of the grass, a raised “lip” forms and poses a safety hazard to athletes.

New Location in Springfield, Missouri

With the recent opening of our fifth facility in Missouri, Advanced Turf Solutions now has 24 locations that serve customers in 15 states.

Why You Shouldn’t Plant Cool-Season Grass in the Summer

Spring and fall are the recommended times to plant cool-season grasses. Why not summer?

Weed Control on Non-Grass Surfaces

Coming out of winter here in the Midwest, it’s common to see annual broadleaf weed infestation in the non-grass areas on baseball fields. Pests like Poa annua and chickweed grow everywhere from the warning track and infield skin to the bullpen and outdoor batting cages.

Ivy League: Columbia Spotlight

Advanced Turf Solutions has 24 locations that proudly serve customers in 15 states. Columbia is one of five locations in Missouri and has been a part of the ATS family since 2016. Andrew Palmer has been the facility manager in Columbia since 2017. Tony Hicks is the assistant facility manager and has been with ATS […]

Game Day Infield Hydration

From weather conditions like sunlight, wind speed, and humidity to circumstances like budget, level of play, and game timing, numerous factors affect how often you should water your infield.

Wet or Dry!

Whether the weather is too wet or too dry, In-Flow can help manage moisture in your infield profile.

Show Us Your Edges and Win During #Edgesweek

May 22-May 28, 2022, is Edges Week. Starting on May 22, we are celebrating with a photo contest. The Twitter user who posts a photo of their field’s edges and gets the most votes will win a Yeti Rambler® 30 oz Travel Mug and a Yeti Rambler® 12 oz Colster® Can Insulator. The voting will […]

How to Repair Batter’s Boxes

Are the batter’s boxes on your field showing wear? Do you know how to repair them? Here are instructions to help.

Preparing Your Infield for a Rain Event

Many coaches and sports field managers have been challenged by Mother Nature this spring and continue to look for solutions to keep games scheduled. Here are a few recommendations to help prepare your infield before it rains.

How to Install a New Home Plate

Home plate is literally the cornerstone of any baseball or softball field, with the other rest of the layout based on it.

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Budget-Friendly Mound Renovation

Budget is top of mind for most field managers. With limited resources and time, is it even possible to renovate the mound on your field?

Budget-Friendly Home Plate Renovation

Budget is top of mind for most field managers. With limited resources and time, is it even possible to renovate the home plate area?

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A Team Effort and a Big Win

Jeff Keifer wears many hats: high school social studies teacher by day, baseball coach by night, dad 24/7. As the head coach of the Westerville Central High School baseball team, Keifer had the opportunity to coach both of his sons when they were in high school. In fact, his sons were the ones who persuaded […]

How to Replace a Pitching Rubber

The pitching rubber is an important part of any baseball or softball field. Because it receives so much wear, the rubber will eventually need to be replaced. How often you replace it will depend on the quality of the rubber and the amount and level of play it sees. The process is similar regardless, and […]

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The Problem With High-Silt Infields

High-silt infields have maintenance issues throughout the year because they lack the appropriate proportions of silt and clay.

Adding New Infield Mix to Existing Material

At some point, all infield surfaces will require the addition of new mix. The process is time-consuming (8+ hours), but adding new mix to the existing infield surface is worth it. Adding new mix maintains smooth transitions, creates a consistent ball roll, and eliminates the possibility of standing water collecting at the back arc after […]

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Spring Seeding and Weed Control

Although fall is the ideal time to seed, you may choose to seed in the spring for one reason or another. An issue you’ll run into with spring seeding is summer annual grassy weeds.

Recently Added Products

Advanced Turf Solutions added several product offerings over the past few months. Take a look at what’s new.

The Advantages of Proper Infield Drainage

It’s a known fact that poor surface drainage puts the sports field as well as the players at a disadvantage. To achieve proper infield drainage, it’s really about maintaining the quality of three key factors- the infield mix, the grade of the infield, and the conditioner.

Infield Maintenance After Rain: What NOT to Do

When it comes to managing rainwater on your infield, the approach you take can have long-term effects.

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Four Factors That Affect Grass Growth

Whether you’re planting cool- or warm-season grass this spring, it’s important to understand the factors that affect germination and growth.

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Aerating Warm-Season Turf

On the North Carolina coast, warm-season turf aeration is still a couple of months away. But it’s never too early to game-plan for your specific needs.

Laser Grading 101

Laser grading plays a significant role in the construction of new baseball or softball fields and planning a renovation project. It also plays a role in yearly field maintenance. Taking advantage of this technology will provide numerous benefits to your infields. What is laser grading? Laser grading involves using laser technology to grade an infield […]

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Spring Seed Update

As we approach the spring seeding season, we want to inform you of the current seed stock, expected harvest, and impact on price and availability.

Why Clothianidin Could Be The Right Insecticide For You

Which insects does clothianidin control best? Why would you choose to apply clothianidin over other insecticides? Get these questions answered and a few more in the clothianidin video or transcript below, featuring Advanced Turf Sales Rep Nikki Hendrickson.

Grass Seed Germination Times

Not all types of grass seed germinate at the same rate. Knowing germination times can help you choose the best seed type for your needs.

Essential Sports Field Products for Spring

Getting your athletic field ready for the season? Don’t forget to pick up these essential products and tools.

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Time to Adjust Your Broadleaf Weed Control

The last few years have felt like the Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day. The growing season is getting later and staying warmer. Spring is slow to warm up, and then we jump straight into 90-degree days.

How to Help Turf Recover From Winter

March brings hope for spring, along with questions about how to help turf recover from winter. Here are a few cultural practices to ensure a smooth transition from one season to the next.

Why a Layered Infield Is a Problem

Unlike cake, an infield isn’t better with layers. In fact, a layered infield is bound to have severe issues in the spring.

Yellow Nutsdge Q&A with FMC

We asked Tina Bond, Technical Service Manager with FMC Professional Solutions, and Kent Turner, FMC Professional Solutions Market Specialist T&O Midwest, a few questions about yellow nutsedge. Learn when yellow nutsedge begins to show up, what turf conditions create a perfect environment for the development of it and more in this Q&A.

Goosegrass Q&A with Bayer

We asked Zac Reicher, from Bayer’s Green Solutions Team, a few questions about goosegrass. Learn about the turf conditions that create a perfect environment for goosegrass development, what challenges we face controlling it, how to treat it, and a few other things in this Q&A.

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Labor Shortcomings and Goings

As we all process 2021 and head into the 2022 season, we have a lot of lessons to apply. Chances are, efficiency had a lot to do with your success or failure last year.

Using Tarps on Mounds and Plates

Placing tarps on mounds and plates is a key maintenance practice.

How Pre-Emergent Herbicides Work

We talk a lot about the usefulness of pre-emergent herbicides against weeds on golf courses, sports fields, and home lawns. But what do they actually do?

Ensure Infield Playability by Dragging the Infield

Why is dragging the infield so important?

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Making It in Music City: Nashville Spotlight

Advanced Turf Solutions has 22 locations that proudly serve customers in 14 states. Nashville is the only location in Tennessee and has stayed busy serving the state since 2012.