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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?
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Introducing New Hydro-Pak Wetting Agents
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Precision Laboratories to private label five popular wetting agents under the Hydro-Pak brand.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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Recently Added Products
Advanced Turf Solutions added several product offerings over the past few months. Take a look at what’s new.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Using Tarps on Mounds and Plates
Placing tarps on mounds and plates is a key maintenance practice.
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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?
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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.
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How to Build an Off-Field Bullpen
An off-field bullpen tops the wish list of many coaches. If you want to make that dream a reality, keep reading to learn the process of building an off-field bullpen.
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Rolling Infields: When, Why, and How
As spring nears, coaches are pushing to get on their infields as soon as possible. You need to roll your infield in the spring, ideally before you have any traffic on your infield. Now, the questions are: When, why, and how?
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Infield Conditioner Depth
Infield conditioner is a crucial part of any field maintenance program. But not all fields require the same amount of conditioner. How do you know what depth of conditioner is right for your field?
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Infield Drainage Options
When it comes to infield drainage systems, there are three main options: subsurface, surface, or a hybrid of the two.
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Pre-Emergent Crabgrass Control for Sports Fields
As we look ahead to spring, we can’t help but start strategizing for crabgrass control.
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What is a Silt-to-Clay Ratio?
The silt-to-clay ratio or SCR came about to help groundskeepers decide if their infield mix had the correct amount of clay and silt. So how do you figure your SCR?
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Rootzones: Know Your Options
Field managers may be surprised to learn there are several unique choices for the rootzone.
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Native or Engineered Infield Soil, That Is the Question
Selecting the right skinned infield surface is vital to the safety and playability of a baseball or softball field, and your choices will come down to engineered infield soil or native soil. Which is better? You be the judge.
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Components of an Infield Mix
The infield mix is the soil used to build the skin surface of a baseball or softball field. Infield mixes are made up of three components: sand, silt, and clay.
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Cold Weather, Winterkill, and Athletic Fields
Winterkill is a general term used to denote turf loss during the winter. Unfortunately, winter conditions are not easy to predict and winterkill on turf is caused by a combination of factors including low temperatures, crown hydration, desiccation and ice cover.
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Why Imidacloprid Could Be The Right Insecticide For You
Which insects does imidacloprid control best? Why would you choose to apply imidacloprid over other insecticides? Get these questions answered and a few more in the imidacloprid Q&A video or the transcription below, featuring Advanced Turf Sales Rep Nikki Hendrickson. Transcript: What insects does imidacloprid control best? Imidacloprid is a great all-around insecticide. It works […]
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