November 03, 2011 at 11:00 am Category: Advanced Turf’s Solutions Summer 2010 in Central Indiana was brutal. It was the fourth hottest summer on record followed by a late summer through early fall drought. For Hickory Stick Golf Course, a public course just south of Indianapolis, the drought caused devastating damage to their turf. Matt […]

January 26, 2016 at 9:51 pm At our annual sales meeting earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hearing Jerad Minnick speak to us about the importance of thinking “outside the box” when it comes to maintaining our natural grass sports fields. Jerad is a well-respected consultant to the sports turf industry and an […]

September 17, 2015 at 1:13 pm Follow these 3 tips to take full advantage of early order programs (EOPs) this fall. 1.  Order Early This may seem obvious, order early to take advantage of early order programs, but many programs offer deeper discounts and better incentives earlier in the EOP season. For example, most manufacturer […]

November 18, 2011 at 8:48 am Category: Product News Transplant Dry: New transplant aid increases water and nutrient uptake while quickly establishing roots Advanced Turf Solutions is excited to introduce FoliarPak Transplant Dry a new transplant aid that combines the power of humic acids, seaweed extracts, viable mycorrhizae and other beneficial microbes. The powerful combination […]

October 10, 2016 at 7:42 am The summer of 2016 has been challenging for turf managers in our region. A common question that I keep getting asked by my colleagues is, “what happened to my turf?” The answer is complex. The weather this growing season has been brutal. The most challenging has been the summer; […]

June 02, 2016 at 9:47 am The hawthorn lace bug is already on the move and causing damage. Just recently, we caught several munching on a serviceberry at our very own corporate headquarters. With the insect already causing damage, this would be a good time to talk more about it and how to treat for […]

February 09, 2016 at 8:41 am Pesticide applicators are under intense pressure to minimize damage and exposure caused by off-target spray drift and spray volatilization. There are several factors that affect a spray droplet throughout the application cycle – while it is in the tank, through the air, and on the target. We can minimize […]

October 02, 2015 at 8:24 am Category: Around the Turf Scene Reflecting on conversations with customers over the past week, I think the topic of grubs came up frequently. Ohio State must have been receiving calls as well since Dr. Shetlar did an OTF Turf Tips video on the topic. So, let’s talk about grubs! […]

November 18, 2011 at 8:50 am Category: Product News Optimizer Green Shade: New pigment spray additive from United Turf Alliance optimizes protection, color, accuracy Optimizer Green Shade is a green pigment spray additive and the latest addition to the line of turf and ornamental products offered by Advanced Turf Solutions, a distributor of United Turf […]

November 30, 2011 at 12:00 am It is crucial to the over all health and vigor of an athletic field playing surface to receive the proper winterization, although depending on the surface you are dealing with the timing may differ.  Football and soccer fields for instance may have play well into November which will have […]

September 10, 2012 at 3:00 am Late summer/early fall is quickly approaching.  Now is the time to overseed athletic fields. Here is a link for overseeding soccer fields from Purdue University.  Focus on pages 11-12.  Overseeding can be accomplished after aerification and before topdressing and dragging of the cores or with an overseeder.  I like […]

April 12, 2012 at 7:26 am Well, since the month of May decided to show up mid-March it has provided us with challenges we have never experienced before in this industry.  It has had us all scrambling right out of the gate. Besides having to deal with a severe broadleaf weed situation 4 weeks earlier […]

July 01, 2013 at 3:00 am That may be the key question if you’re looking for any grass seed before harvest of new crops this fall. Old crop inventories of perennial ryegrass are limited to none this year. Tall fescue old crop inventories may be a little better than perennial ryegrass, but they will go […]

April 07, 2015 at 8:07 am Category: Around the Turf Scene Like most activities, enjoying the success of delivering pond management services involves several key factors: a program with a timing schedule, the ability to deal with factors outside of our control, such as the weather, and a little good luck. Since we cannot control […]

October 01, 2012 at 3:00 am We are all anticipating the arrival of winter so we can finally slow down and recover from a long, difficult growing season.  However, as the days grow shorter it is important to prepare your turfgrass in its natural efforts to harden off prior to another cold winter season.  Plants naturally […]

February 11, 2013 at 8:05 am Nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae are symptoms of high nutrient levels in the pond water and muck.  Muck is composed of nutrient-rich organic materials that accumulate on the pond floor primarily from decaying vegetation that had grown in the pond such as algae or aquatic plants.  Tree leaves, grass […]

May 08, 2014 at 3:00 am Once again, the time for planting annual flowers is here.  Remember, it all begins from the ground up, and you only get one chance per season to succeed – ‘annual’. For starters, incorporate organic materials by using a composted topsoil to relieve the compacted soils. During bed preparation, it […]

July 11, 2016 at 1:32 pm Landscape project completed by Custom Landscape Service Nestled in the Southeast corner of Stark County, Ohio, is a thriving, small lawn care company called Custom Landscape Service, which has been providing lawn care services out of a 100-year-old farm for over 20 years. It offers several different services including: […]

January 31, 2017 at 11:53 am Field expectations are frequently the measuring stick of success for an athletic field, regardless of its use. Different sports like football, soccer and lacrosse all create different demands placed upon a field, and, in many cases, the same field. Understanding your expectations is always the first key to success.  […]

January 23, 2016 at 6:01 pm San Diego, California was host to the 2016 Sports Turf Managers Assocation Conference and Exhibition. Several employees from Advance Turf Solutions attended the show to see the lastest products and learn the latest news from the sports turf industry. Pictured above: Attendees registering at the attendee registration booth. Pictured […]

August 31, 2015 at 9:53 am If you have been in the lawn care business for any amount of time, you have probably had customers calling in and complaining that their lawn looks thin and they have crabgrass and/or broadleaf weed breakthrough. While these might be distressing things to hear, there is an opportunity that […]

November 18, 2011 at 8:39 am Category: Product News Carbosential Fe: New organic iron micronutrient yields outstanding residual color, increased nutrient uptake and improved overall plant health Advanced Turf Solutions is excited to introduce FoliarPak Carbosential Fe, a unique organic iron micronutrient with a patented polysaccharide based delivery system and 18 L-Amino Acids!  This new “Activated […]

October 04, 2016 at 7:19 am Believe it or not, it’s time to think about ice melt needs for 2016/2017! ATS is busy procuring ice melt products for your needs this winter. One of the toughest jobs we encounter with procurement is predicting winter weather in the September and October planning stages. What methods can […]

June 01, 2016 at 2:34 pm The heat is on the rise! With temperatures climbing into the 90’s, almost a month early, the stress level on our turfgrass, trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers and anything that is green and growing is as well. Signs of stress: Cool-season turfgrass can go dormant, turning from green […]

February 02, 2016 at 10:18 am Recently, I was asked to write a blog post discussing what not to do with pre-emergents. Initially, I thought I was tasked with this because of my agronomic knowledge. However, the more I thought about it, I realized that it was most likely due to my vast experience with […]

September 17, 2015 at 4:33 am Category: Around the Turf Scene  Since our Employee Spotlight blog started in March 2015, we have featured 15 fantastic employees. Each one brings skills and qualities to Advanced Turf Solutions, which allows our company to be great and satisfy all our customers’ needs. To celebrate the half-year mark of […]

October 10, 2012 at 10:01 am Category: Product News Advanced Turf Solutions has partnered with Holganix to offer customers a cost-effective, environmentally friendly lawn care solution. Holganix, (whole-gan-x) a proven 100% organic bio-nutritional product, promotes strong plant health by naturally increasing resistance to disease and insect damage through significant root and cell wall development.  It […]

January 22, 2012 at 12:01 am One of the challenges I’m often faced with each growing season is how to grow and maintain turf in the shade.  Planting a good shade seed blend is not enough.  Usually a season or two after a shady lawn is established, I get a phone call asking me what […]

March 04, 2012 at 11:59 pm March Madness is upon us.  For J&D Turf, this does not relate to basketball, but to getting all the baseball and softball fields ready for spring play.   So, I wanted to share a couple of photos from Covenant Christian as many of the tasks for getting a field ready […]

April 01, 2012 at 11:00 pm I came across this article (link below) on TurfMagazine.com and thought it was an excellent review of turf insects and controls we need to consider for the upcoming season. Grubs, Billbugs and Chinch Bugs by David Shetaler, Ph.D. For those of us that live in Ohio we probably know […]

March 04, 2013 at 8:54 am It’s early March and there is not much sign that spring is right around the corner. Fortunately, in talking with our sales force and to customers as well, I think it is going to be a good spring for our industry. In spite of what our elected officials in Washington […]

March 16, 2015 at 6:48 am Beware of crown hydration of bent grass and, especially, Poa Annua. After all the snow melts, it is the time of the year that severe losses of turf can occur due to a condition called crown hydration. This normally occurs on greens and shorter cut turf on semi-frozen soils. […]

September 03, 2012 at 3:00 am With fall approaching, most turf managers understand the value of core aerification.  However, just because we aerify, it does not mean we all receive similar results.  Tine size and spacing directly influence the amount of surface area that is aerified.  If you were to ask how much surface area […]

December 03, 2012 at 8:19 am After a winter like 2011-2012, many superintendents are probably wondering whether it is worth the money to treat for snow mold. The turf, if left untreated, can be pock marked with snow mold for many months. Pink snow mold can be the most devastating to the turf. If left […]

November 04, 2013 at 3:00 am It’s no joke that a properly winterized sprayer (automotive antifreeze) can be hazardous to your pets’ health. That being said, an improperly winterized sprayer could be hazardous to your wallet. I don’t have data but I bet there are just as many sprayer parts sold at sprayer startup as […]

June 27, 2016 at 9:51 am Maintaining baselines that create a smooth and safe surface can be challenging. The photos below outline the process of adding new material to baselines. This leveling process will work on any baseball surface. Keep in mind, if leveling with a board, address all “lips” before grading. Step 1 Edge […]

October 13, 2016 at 9:45 am As daylight hours decrease in the fall, turfgrass naturally undergoes a process called hardening off. It’s the plant’s way to defend against freezing and winter damage by building tolerance to cold temperatures. Turfgrass hardens off by storing carbohydrates in the cells of the crown and root tissues, increasing cell […]

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December 21, 2015 at 9:38 am The old adage “putting the course to bed” may not apply anymore, at least with an upcoming winter that looks as precarious as this. In years past, one could rest assured that after making their snow mold application, heavy topdressing, and any other winter preparations, their turf would be […]