Overseeding Cool Season Athletic Fields

The overseeding window for cool season sports turf is open for many across the Midwest.  Lack of overseeding athletic fields and overseeding at the incorrect rates can be major reasons why athletic fields fail.  HERE is a great article from Pat Sherratt at Ohio State University.  HERE is a link from an earlier post on the SmartTurf Blog regarding overseeding.

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Play on!
--Jamie
@JamieMehringer

Bulk Storage - Dirt Bunkers

A quick post in regards to bulk storage. (aka - dirt bunkers)   Bulk storage is critical to every site due to many cost savings achieved by purchasing in bulk.  Here is a photo of a basic bunker system:

Designs come in all shapes and sizes.  Some systems include a roof if infield mix is an intended product to store.  Bottom line is, a bunker system, should include at a minimum:

• Hard surface floors - eliminate waste
• Height and width to support a full truckload of material
• Close to the fields for ease of moving material

Are dirt bunkers on your fall "to do list?"

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Play on!

--Jamie

@JamieMehringer

Use Caution with Glyphosate Applications

Many baseball and softball facilities take a back seat in late summer as fall sports take priority at the high school and recreational levels.  Many times, the ground staff will apply glyphosate to kill/control unwanted weeds and grasses on infields and warning tracks.  Bottom line, if the decision is made to apply these products be VERY CAREFUL with the application.  Here are what infield edges looked like at a high school I visited this week:

Needless to say, these edges have been severely damaged.  Sod will need to be installed to re-set the edges.  To avoid this, consider a couple options:

1.  Drag infields and warning tracks 2-3 times per week and edge fields at least once a month
2.  Apply Sureguard after play to limit weed population.  Click HERE to learn more about this process

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Play on!
--Jamie
@JamieMehringer