Monday, January 28, 2019

Basic Tools for Mound and Plate Maintenance

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The tools listed below are the basics needed for mound and plate clay maintenance.     1. A pump up hand sprayer for wetting down both t...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

#LifeOnTheRoad - Windscreen Under Bleachers

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This is another post in a periodic series entitled #LifeOnTheRoad.  The background is simple. During my travels I  encounter many grounds ...
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Friday, January 11, 2019

The #SmartTurf Blog is Back

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The #SmartTurf Blog is Back Welcome back to the #SmartTurf Blog. 2018 was a period of great growth and change within both J&D Turf and A...
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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Lafayette Central Catholic - Sand Channel Drainage – Spartan Sand Cap – A Case Study #4 – In Season Play

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Practice began on the new surface on August 1, 2017.   The first game took place on August 18, 2017.   The surface had a shear strength ...
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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Lafayette Central Catholic - Sand Channel Drainage – Spartan Sand Cap – A Case Study #3 – Grow In

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Following the drainage install, it was time to grass and grow in the playing surface.  A granular Ronstar application was made prior to Nor...
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Monday, July 30, 2018

Lafayette Central Catholic – Sand Channel Drainage – Spartan Sand Cap – A Case Study #2 – Renovation Process

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After the decision was made to install sand trenches and create a 2 inch sand cap, it was time to go to work. The ...
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Friday, July 27, 2018

Lafayette Central Catholic – Sand Channel Drainage – Spartan Sand Cap - Case Study #1

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Lafayette Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, Indiana have very successful soccer and football programs.  As a school in an urban env...
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