Category Archives: Grounds + Sports Turf

Get A Game Plan

An effective baseball coach wouldn’t think about sending his team onto the field without a game plan–a strategy the players can use to outplay and outscore their opponents. Why should you, as a manager, let anyone use a field without … Continue reading

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Tapping Natural Resources

Although the mention of day camps might typically conjure up images of arts and crafts and rec-center programs, there are other venues to consider. For instance, those who live on the coast can take advantage of the sun, the waves … Continue reading

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Shop Smart

It’s amazing how much money parks and recreation departments waste buying the wrong spray equipment. What actually causes this, and what can be done to minimize purchasing mistakes? Here are some ideas: Backpack Sprayers Quality–Select a quality product that can … Continue reading

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Overuse And Neglect

Much press is given to golf courses–the turf, the landscaping, the architecture of the clubhouse, even the layout of the pro shop. And those are all essential parts of the experience for players. But, just for this article, let’s turn … Continue reading

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Sowing The Seeds Of Success

Turf grass-maintenance programs vary greatly from region to region, depending on soil types and turf grass species. The following maintenance program is based on native clay soil fairways/tee boxes and sand-based greens with TifGreen 328 Bermudagrass species at the Mesquite … Continue reading

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