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FIELD MAINTENANCE TIP OF THE DAY
Types of Mowers
There are two types of mowers available to cut the field: 1) rotary, and 2) reel mowers.
ROTARY: The most common type of mower is a rotary mower. Rotary mowers
are used primarily on residential lawns.
REEL: Reel mowers are more specialized and are used on higher maintenance
facilitates like golf courses and athletic fields. These mowers require additional
training to operate properly. Reel mowers are used to provide better quality
cutting and allows very low cutting heights. These mowers also have striping
capabilities, as shown in the following photos.
FIELD MAINTENANCE TIP OF THE DAY
Field Maintenance Tip of the Day
Reconstruction vs. Renovation:
Tip 1: If total reconstruction is chosen, fumigation of the field to kill off the weeds properly may be necessary.
Tip 2: If only a slight renovation is chosen, plan to aerate, top dress with sand, fertilize, overseed or sod and water adequately to obtain proper growth. Be sure to match the seed or sod to existing materials to avoid a “patch” look in the spring when the turf grows in.
Field Maintenance Tip of the Day: The Best Time to Renovate/ Reconstruct a Field!
Field Maintenance Tip of the Day
Tip: In most areas, the best time for either renovation or reconstruction is autumn.
Check back tomorrow for more tips tomorrow on renovation and reconstruction!
Field Maintenance Tip of the Day: To renovate or reconstruct…
Field Maintenance Tip of the Day!
When determining whether to renovate or reconstruct a field follow this rule:
The rule: Reconstruct if the turf has more than 50% weeds with a large proportion of crab grass or poas trivilis; renovate the field if it has less than 50% weed infestation.
Look back here tomorrow for some more helpful tips on renovating and reconstructing your baseball field!
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