THIS WEEK’S FIELD THOUGHTS

The peak of summer has past, our daily length of daylight is beginning to decrease and our normal high temperatures are starting their downward trend towards fall and, dare I say, winter. In just a couple weeks, football, at all levels, begins its training camps and exhibition schedule in preparation for the main fall season. I can hardly wait! In the meantime, many sports turf managers are beginning to plan their late summer and fall renovations. If you are managing fall football and soccer fields, you are planning your strategy to keep grass on your fields as thick as possible for as deep into the fall season as possible. This is a challenging job, especially for northern turf managers as winter begins to creep in towards the latter part of the season. But there is an excellent tool for extending the growing season on your turf… Turf Blankets!... Click to continue reading about turf blankets:  ‘Tuck In Your Turf’ This Fall
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FieldSaver™ Turf Growth Cover
SAVE $18 – $147

Typically ships within 2-3 weeks. Coverup and green up, year-round. These turf blankets help improve cold temperature seed germination, accelerate spring green-up and reduce winter desiccation. Sized perfectly for most baseball, football, or soccer fields. Comes hemmed and grommeted on all sides with sod staples to hold it down. Can be customized to fit your specific needs. (Discount thru July 31 applied automatically)

BenchZone® Sideline Turf Protectors
SAVE $76 – $145

Typically ships within 10-15 business days. Protect your sidelines with Vipol® Matrix mesh — an open weave that will not absorb liquids, but also will not smother grass by letting air and sunlight through. Cleats won’t penetrate, but rain, sports drinks, etc., will drain right through. (Discount thru July 31 applied automatically)

Premium Mesh Turf Protection Sideline Tarp
SAVE $37 – $132

Typically ships within 2-3 weeks. Heaviest and strongest sideline mesh product available. Durable 14 oz extrusion-coated fabric has outstanding abrasion resistance to hold up against the toughest foot traffic, while air and water pass through this sideline tarp. (Discount thru July 31 applied automatically)

OPEN BOX ITEM OF THE WEEK

OPEN BOX Item — Weighted Hem 18oz FieldShield Tarps — SAVE $35 – $39!  – These made in the USA, high-quality pitching mound covers were returned and are available while supplies last. Maple Green. Like-new condition. (Reg. $235 – $289) NOW ONLY $200 – $250 

By Groundskeepers, For Groundskeepers.

The time and effort necessary to train new staff each year can become overwhelming, and that’s exactly why we developed Groundskeeper U. GU is the perfect online tool for teaching new staff, summer help, and volunteers. Through videos, photos, audio, and written material your staff will learn the right way with the tried and true practices taught by Paul Zwaska.
Enjoy this by-groundskeepers-for-groundskeepers resource and, when you find a lesson or technique you know others will benefit from, be sure to share it on social media and with your colleagues!

Find what you need, it’s all here.

If you there’s something your field needs, you’ll find it in our catalog. Request your copy of The Ultimate Ballfield Resource. Our catalog features a complete listing of products to keep you rolling with everything you need all season long. This is your go-to must-have resource.