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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

How Do You Repair a Batters Box?

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I get this question numerous times in my travels.  So, let's look into the repair: First, the plate after the game: First step, r...
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Can I Renovate My Brickdust Infield? - YES!

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I get this question all the time, the short answer is YES. Now, for more detail. I have included two photos below of two different fiel...
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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Late Fall Fertilizer Applications

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With cooler weather approaching the area, it is time to discuss late season fertilizer applications. Why is it beneficial?  When should it ...
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Monday, October 24, 2016

Stay Off Turf When Frost is Present!

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Many areas around the country are beginning to experience cool/cold night temperatures this week. This is a reminder to stay off frost cove...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Tricks of the Trade - Sharpening a Rake

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Fall mound and plate renovations are in full swing.  A quick tip to turn a standard steel garden rake into a clay shaving tool. Take a sta...
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Grass Baselines for a Baseball Field?

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Many schools consider grass baselines for baseball fields.  I was visiting this field this past week where I observed this baseline: A...
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Monday, September 12, 2016

Do Not Layer Infield Mixes!

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This week I was at a high school that was have issues with their infield.  I asked the AD if he new what type of material he was using.  H...
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Jamie Mehringer
Co-founder and partner of J&D Turf. A sportsturf junkie, I cut my teeth at Victory Field with the Indianapolis Indians maintaining the playing surface at what has been dubbed "The Best Minor League Ballpark in America." From intern, to assistant to head groundskeeper over 10 seasons, I was director of operations for the team before realizing sportsturf was my passion, baseball was merely the game. My bachelor’s degree in sports management from Marian University and a degree in turfgrass science from Purdue University serve as the initial credibility with clients ranging from university to K-12 administrators, parks and rec officials, and maintenance crews to my friends with their own fields in the Major Leagues. The "Smart Turf" blog is my way of sharing my experiences as consultant, groundskeeper and business owner with the larger sportsturf community. There was a day early in my career that I'd joke that I live to make tall grass short. Given the expanding horizon of this profession over the last decade, I've come to realize and respect it as much more.
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