Prior Proper Planning As I sit here thinking of a topic to discuss for this blog, I am reminded of a quote: “Prior proper planning prevents poor performance.” Had I remembered those wise words and been prepared, writing this blog at the last minute may have gone much smoother.
Facility With a Heart: Elkhart Spotlight Advanced Turf Solutions has 24 locations that proudly serve customers in 15 states. Elkhart is one of the oldest, having been a part of the ATS family since 2002.
Preparing for Snow Mold Season With the change of the season and the trees glowing in golds, reds, and yellows, we are entering the next season of turfgrass diseases: snow mold.
Aeration Tricks of the Trade Before working in sales, I was a superintendent for about 20 years. I would like to share some “tricks of the trade” I learned through the years. Each one of these particular “tricks” is related to aeration. . . the necessary evil.
Preparing Your Putting Greens for Winter A good portion of the ATS geography is currently experiencing changing colors, falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days . . . all signs that Old Man Winter will be arriving soon. With this comes the closing of the 2022 golf season.
Benefits of Turfgrass Colorants Turfgrass colorants don’t simply mask dormant grass. They provide benefits that lead to healthier plants, more efficient chemical applications, and extended playability.
Hard to Kill: Ground Ivy Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie or gill-over-the-ground, is a perennial broadleaf weed that’s notoriously hard to kill. This blog post will explore how to identify and treat ground ivy.
Effects of Excessive Rain on Turf Excessive rain can have adverse effects on turfgrass health. Below are a few such outcomes.
Recently Added Products: Fall 2022 Advanced Turf Solutions added five product offerings over the past few months. Learn more about each…
