Sports Field Articles

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?

When it comes to infield drainage systems, there are three main options: subsurface, surface, or a hybrid of the two.

As we look ahead to spring, we can’t help but start strategizing for crabgrass control.

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?

Field managers may be surprised to learn there are several unique choices for the rootzone.

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.   

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. 

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.

Which insects does imidacloprid control best? Why would you choose to apply imidacloprid over other insecticides?…