Sports Field Articles

Common yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) is a broadleaf perennial weed found in most of the United States. It is sometimes referred to by other names, including yellow oxalis, upright yellow sorrel, and lemon clover.

Turf-type tall fescue (TTTF) is a popular grass for lawns, sports fields, and golf courses. It is in the Festuca arundinacea species but has improved traits. Tall fescue is known for having coarse leaves, but the turf-type variety has been bred to have finer blades. It also has a dark green color that’s visually appealing to homeowners, athletic facilities, and golf course superintendents alike.

Advanced Turf Solutions has added two new product lines and four other products in the first three months of 2023. Keep reading to find out what’s new.

We asked BASF a few questions about anthracnose. Learn what anthracnose symptoms are, how applications should be managed, and what challenges we face when controlling this disease.

We asked BASF a few questions about dollar spot. Learn what the symptoms of dollar spot consist of, how applications should be managed, and what challenges we are facing when controlling this disease.

When planning a seeding or sodding project on any of your grass outfield areas, you should take a soil sample 14 days before starting your project. Your local Advanced Turf Solutions sales rep can complete this through Soil Solver. Testing the soil to know what it’s capable of is no different than us, as humans, getting bloodwork drawn. Apply any amendments that the soil test results recommend before starting the seeding or sodding process. Then, follow the corresponding directions below.

With fungicide usage being as important as it is, let’s dive in and look at best practices to prevent fungicide resistance from being your next big headache. Here are a few basic concepts to remember when applying fungicides and developing a fungicide program.

You probably know how important root health is to turf. But do you know how to optimize turf health from the roots up?

It’s been three years now since COVID-19 emerged. The world has changed, particularly the popularity of outdoor activities.