May 06, 2013 at 3:00 am A customer, Keith Jackson at Hydroseed, Inc. of Osceola, Indiana, shared the following pictures taken on 4/27/2013. Turfgrass was planted in mid-September 2012. On 3/30/2013, the turf pictured above was fertilized with ATS 30-0-4 30% SCU,1% Fe at 1 lb N/ 1,000 sq ft rate. On 3/30/2013, this turf […]

May 21, 2012 at 3:00 am For thirty years I have been trying to get grass and ornamental plants to grow in crappy soil.  I have fought clay soils on slopes and flowerbeds to no end, pouring the water on them to keep them going.  And then I found wetting agents. Simply put, wetting agents […]

July 15, 2015 at 1:58 pm Each year presents its own unique weather challenges. So far in 2015, many are dealing with excessive rainfall. Not only do the constant storms limit our opportunities to play golf and enjoy other outdoor hobbies, but, the weather is beginning to have a negative impact on turfgrass. Extended periods […]

April 30, 2012 at 3:05 am As summer approaches, one of the most effective ways to prepare turf for environmental stress is by devising a sound foliar fertility program.  Research has shown that small consistent foliar fertilizer applications result in more consistent growth and putting green conditions.  Controlled growth and fewer flushes of growth also […]

March 31, 2015 at 12:54 pm Category: Around the Turf Scene Spring has sprung and soon we will all be swatting those pesky insects away from us. People will be asking, “What will control ________?” You can fill in the blank. Thankfully, Advanced Turf Solutions put together a handy Insecticide guide to help you decide […]

October 29, 2012 at 3:00 am I know you have heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”. We all know this is true and it is very important in the green industry because we are all about how it looks! How many times have you lost the location of a valve box, […]

Like it or not, summer is quickly coming to a close. Before long, the pools will be shutting down for the season, the kids will be heading back to school, and for many of us football will again take center stage. And for those of us in the turf business, we are heading into the […]

September 30, 2013 at 3:00 am We have had another very stressful year with our landscape plantings and trees. We have had yet another year with an extended wet spring. Although the summer wasn’t as hot as the previous two seasons, August and early September were extremely dry. Unfortunately, trees and shrubbery have a rough […]

May 24, 2016 at 8:14 am In part 1 of our Linemark paint system introduction, we discussed that Advanced Turf Solutions has teamed up with Linemark International to bring you the iGo series paint machines and Impact series paint as well as the basics of why these machines and paint are innovative and the best […]

January 19, 2017 at 10:53 am Early in January, our sales team, vendors, and industry experts gathered in the sunny state of Florida for our 2017 National Sales Meeting. The 3-day long meeting was brimming was new ideas, education, fun and camaraderie. Thank you to all of our vendors for supporting this event and our […]

April 27, 2016 at 10:46 am I am happy and excited to announce that Advanced Turf Solutions and Linemark International have teamed up to bring you the iGO series paint machines and Impact series paint. The innovative Linemark products are new to the United States, but have gained acclaim in the UK and several other […]

November 25, 2015 at 3:45 pm After a long season of mowing, dogs running, kids playing, and summer activities on your lawn, it is time for it to take a well-deserved rest. Before the cold weather sets in and the snow starts flying, there are some things you can do, which will help produce healthy […]

November 23, 2011 at 12:00 am Getting your lawn ready for winter is very important to ensure it has a healthy start in the spring.  By applying a high nitrogen fertilizer in November, your lawn will experience earlier green-up and good root development.  Be sure to remove or finely mulch leaves to allow sunlight to […]

May 04, 2016 at 7:40 am The next step is to blecavate/ till the existing mix into the new mix (photo 1). This is often the overlooked step in this process. It is time consuming, but necessary to ensure good soil bonding. Following this, roll the infield using a three ton roller (photo 2). Photo […]

September 06, 2016 at 9:24 am As the calendar turns to September, we can all begin to look forward to the return of college football and (hopefully) cool, crisp mornings. But for those of us in the turf industry, September also signifies the unofficial beginning to a 4-6 week period where cultivation and seeding projects […]

April 18, 2016 at 9:50 am There are 2 major types of conditioner or topdressing for baseball and softball infields. 1.) Calcined Clay 2.) Expanded Shale/Vitrified Clay What is Calcined Clay? First, let’s look at calcined clay. Calcined clay is a montmorillonite clay fired at 1500 degrees in a rotary kiln. So, in the most […]

January 14, 2016 at 3:17 pm Our sales team, vendors, and industry experts gathered in Florida for the 2016 sales meeting this week. The meeting was packed full of fun, education, and camaraderie. Thank you to all of our vendors for supporting this event and us by presenting new product information and attending our trade […]

December 19, 2014 at 11:10 am Category: Product News Advanced Turf Partners with FMC Corporation Advanced Turf Solutions is excited to announce our partnership with FMC Corporation, which means we will continue to offer DISARM Fungicides and XONERATE Herbicide while also offering the full portfolio of FMC professional turf products. FMC Corporation is an innovative […]

March 18, 2012 at 11:00 pm You wouldn’t go to the Doctor and say “just give me drugs”.  Well maybe you would depending how you feel, but my guess is the doctor is going to give a thorough once over.  Heck, I bet they will even poke and prod you if something’s been ailing you […]

October 22, 2012 at 3:00 am Last Monday, Advanced Turf Solutions hosted the 9th Annual Indiana State Superintendents Championship Tournament at Hawk’s Tail of Greenfield. The tournament was in memory of Don LaPierre, longtime Indiana golf course superintendent. The course at Hawk’s Tail, formerly Greenfield Country Club, was in pristine condition. It was a close […]

October 20, 2014 at 3:00 am A few weeks ago I gave an account of winterkill in bermudagrass that plagued the transition zone. For some of us, especially for low budget turf venues, the challenge still continues in establishing bermuda back to 100%. If we have another winter like the last, some turf mangers may […]

July 15, 2015 at 10:23 am Mark Twain described experience by saying, “A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” This month’s employee spotlight features two gentlemen that have accumulated 88 years of experience working on or with golf courses. To put this into a […]

April 19, 2012 at 7:54 am The mild winter and early spring should allow for a higher than normal ABW population in 2012.  We have been monitoring these pests as they slowly advance west, across Ohio, during the last several years. For those of you that have not had to combat their destructive behavior yet, […]

March 23, 2015 at 1:15 pm During my travels in Central and Southwest Ohio the last few weeks, I have noticed the sprayers are out on golf courses for the first time this year. It reminded me that the time is near to begin applications for the control of diseases, like summer patch, anthracnose, and […]

October 15, 2012 at 3:00 am In the northern regions of the country, we are always getting ready for some season.  Whether it is putting patio furniture away or getting our cars checked out for winter, we have to prepare for the upcoming season.  Well, your athletic field is no different.  We need to prepare […]

April 28, 2014 at 2:59 am As a reminder, don’t forget to calibrate your sprayers this spring as we head into our broadleaf weed control spraying season. In my travels last year, I was amazed to see how many performance issues I addressed that were, in fact, due to calibration issues once investigated. In our […]

February 04, 2013 at 3:00 am A customer of mine, Brian Maurer with Brian-Kyles Landscapes of Distinction, recently contacted me for a snow and ice removal solution.  During a previous snow event, he felt that he went through way too much salt due to the cold temperatures and lack of residual performance.  Brian asked if […]

During my days as a superintendent, the ordering process was a simple one: I would contact my Advanced Turf Solutions representative, Alex Cannon, with my product needs and they would arrive a short time later. Now that I am a Regional Operations Manager for Advanced Turf Solutions, I can tell you the process is considerably more complicated than just a "pull and ship" system. Today, I would like to elaborate on the journey your order takes from its inception to assembly and shipment to your doorstep.

January 16, 2017 at 2:35 pm It’s time to start thinking spring. With February just around the corner, we are realistically 5 to 6 weeks away from the start of the 2017 growing season. So, it’s time to take advantage of this downtime to think about products you will need this spring. What fertilizer analysis […]

April 19, 2016 at 9:46 am Finally, spring weather has arrived and things are starting to get busy on golf courses in our area. We are all happy to be outside and feeling the sun on our faces and watching things start to green up. All of your winter maintenance is probably complete and your […]

November 24, 2015 at 9:41 am November is the month to give thanks. Here at ATS, we want to give thanks to two special employees, who not only have several years of well-rounded experience in the turf industry, but also take on the challenge of working in both sales and operations. Let’s take a moment […]

October 17, 2011 at 12:36 pm Welcome to the new Advanced Turf Solutions website.  I am excited to share our new site with our current and future friends and customers. Over the past few years the turf industry has gone through tremendous changes.  These changes can in part be linked to the increasing influence of […]

March 14, 2016 at 9:50 am Installing a DuraEdge field usually takes one day to install. The product comes delivered in an end-dump tractor trailer. The product can be installed using a topdresser to spread material evenly throughout the field or by using a tractor to place material throughout the infield. Once material is spread throughout […]

August 11, 2016 at 8:45 pm Aerification can be disruptive and inconvenient for golfers, but it is an important process for turf health and performance. It is chiefly important for reducing soil compaction and thatch build-up. Soil compaction hinders oxygen movement into the root zone and the percolation of water. It can also hinder the […]

April 18, 2016 at 7:45 am Timing is everything, and even George Carlin had a six minute bit for it. Timing and planning go hand-in-hand for the crucial applications turf managers make throughout the season. So much of what we do is dictated by what the soil or air temperatures are for any given time. […]

January 06, 2016 at 9:02 am This is the time when Advanced Turf Solutions offers a series of educational seminars for our golf course and lawn and landscape customers. These seminars are presented to you as a continuing effort to present new ideas, technologies, and products that can increase your efficiency and provide new revenue […]

August 27, 2014 at 3:00 am Category: Product News Advanced Turf Solutions is excited to introduce the newest product in the Foliar-Pak lineup.  Foliar-Pak MKS Turbo is a proprietary formulation built on a patented technology that allows the magnesium, potassium, and sulfate molecules to remain available to the turf and not be tied up by […]

February 03, 2012 at 1:29 pm It is with a sense of pride I look forward to this weekend’s Super Bowl. Being a lifelong Hoosier there have been times when I have felt Indianapolis was slighted on the national or international scene. The preparation and implementation by the Super Bowl committee and its many volunteers […]

September 22, 2014 at 3:00 am “Retirement reminds me of when I went off to college,” Dan says. “I was looking forward to it, the freedom and moving on, but leaving my family was hard.” Dan thinks of his friends in the turf industry as part of his family, so naturally he will miss seeing […]

May 07, 2012 at 3:00 am Anyone who manages turf understands the need to become more environmentally friendly.  Golfers associate the sprayer with danger, regardless of what’s in the tank.  Over the last several years the EPA has reduced rates on several products and eliminated others entirely.  If you look to agriculture it’s clear the […]