What is it about the turf management industry that keeps you loving your career choice? October 2, 2018Brock Phipps, head groundskeeper, Springfield (IL) Cardinals I feel very fortunate to be able to come to work...
Winterizing your irrigation system September 27, 2018It’s a simple fact: Water expands when it freezes. And when temperatures drop, that can spell trouble for...
Managing up September 25, 2018Having a healthy, positive relationship with your boss makes your work life much easier and it’s also good...
Differences among wetting agents re water infiltration September 18, 2018When water levels become inadequate in the soil to support optimum turf growth and performance, we know that...
Application conditions influence turf colorant performance September 11, 2018When painting and athletic field are mentioned in the same sentence, we most commonly think of those freshly...
10th annual Southeast Regional Sportsturf Conference and Trade Show September 7, 2018WHEN: November 11-14, 2018 WHERE: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront WHY: Learn time and money-saving techniques;...
Topdressing with compost September 4, 2018Traffic is one of the dominant stresses that all actively used sports fields face. Traffic leads to soil...
Effects of sand shape and turf type on hybrid systems being studied August 30, 2018A study at The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Research and Education Center (OTF) in Columbus, OH is looking at...
How soil water content impacts hybrid bermudagrass athletic fields August 27, 2018Many athletic fields in the US are built with native soils in contrast to constructed sand rootzones such...
Going back to or keeping natural turf August 21, 2018M&T Bank Stadium Sean Kauffman, senior manager/assistant head groundskeeper, Baltimore Ravens, says the biggest driving force in going...