APWA to host virtual Facilities and Grounds Management Certificate program
The online certificate program offers attendees training in ADA compliance, grounds maintenance, preventive maintenance and more. read more
Bobcat Company launches Bobcat Machine IQ mobile app
Bobcat’s new mobile app offers owners a new way to stay connected to their machines and track information regarding maintenance, security and performance. read more
Maintenance guidelines for synthetic turf
With over a thousand synthetic turf fields being installed each year in the United States, it is essential that field owners understand the basic maintenance guidelines that should be followed in order to maximize the investment and benefits of a synthetic turf surface. Through a combination of regular maintenance and performance testing, a synthetic turf field will provide many years... read more
Researching the Research
By: Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International – TPI Landscape professionals, lawn care specialists, park district field supervisors and even sports field managers are sometimes challenged by well intentioned, but often misinformed parties, asking them to justify the resources required to maintain a natural turfgrass field or a healthy lawn. Questions often arise because getting the message out on the environmental benefits... read more
Natural grass is truly ‘green’
By: Bob O’Quinn The importance of natural grass is documented as far back as the 18th century in Jonathan Swift’s treatise, which began with “The value of growing grass is an essential service to a country.” Scientific studies have since confirmed that it’s far more than just the green color of grass that has proven to significantly decrease patients’ physical and... read more
