Ventrac, a manufacturer of professional grounds management equipment, has unveiled its new Ballpark Groomer and Renovator package of attachments. The DR540 Groomer attaches to the rear of a Ventrac or small compact tractor with a simple category one three-point hitch. The Groomer features a leveling bar for carrying and distributing material to fill in low lying areas. A roller packs down... read more
Project EverGreen has completed its latest “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” project with weed removal, soil aeration and fertilizer applications to the baseball and softball fields at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta, Ga. Working in partnership with the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department (PRCA), Project EverGreen and ValleyCrest Landscape Companies delivered much-needed turf management services to restore and renew... read more
Gensler, a design firm, was selected by Texas Tech University as the designer and architect for the Sports Performance Facility and Jones Stadium south end zone project. The Sports Performance Facility will contain a 200-meter, banked track and an artificial turf field which will be used by the football team as well as other Texas Tech student-athletes. The Jones Stadium renovation will... read more
Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, received some renovations during the off-season. Among the changes was adding a two-tier bar near the right field and the removal and addition of seats in different sections. Athletic Turf was given the chance to tour the facilities on the afternoon before a home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Media: Athletic Turf Staff read more
As a part of its “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” initiative, Project EverGreen has designated May 17-23 as National “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Awareness Week. The mission is to raise awareness of the program and spotlight its efforts to provide safe recreational and playing fields for U.S. children. “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” is Project EverGreen’s nationwide initiative to renovate and revitalize parks and... read more
