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Lip or Build-Up Prevention at the Pitcher’s Mound

Using a tarp to cover the mound will help hold moisture in the clay and prevent people from walking on...

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Why Purchase Amendments by Volume not by Weight

Cost Comparison of Soil Amendments Amendment lbs. / Cubic Ft. Cost per Ton Cost per 50lb. Bag Cost per lb....

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Infield Maintenance 101 (SportsField Management: April 2017)

Infield Maintenance 101 outlines how to build and care for baseball and softball infields so playing surfaces stay safe, consistent...

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If Your Infield Mix is Too Loose

If your infield mix is too loose, you may need to add more clay to the infield mix. Perform a...

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If Your Infield Mix is Too Hard

The clay content in your infield mix may be too high. Perform a sand, silt and clay analysis of your...

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How to Use Soil Conditioners to Manage Moisture in Infields

A category of products that has had the most impact on field safety and playability is soil conditioners. As a...

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How to Track Your Field Maintenance

There is no one correct way to log and track the work you do on your field. The goal is...

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How to Select a Sports Field Conditioner

As a broad group, soil conditioners are designed to serve as moisture management tools. Specifically, they are used to help...

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How to Replace or Turn the Pitching Rubber

If your measurements are set and you are replacing the rubber, follow these simple steps:

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How To Renovate on a Budget

Not all facilities have the budget to do a “full rate” incorporation. There is nothing wrong with doing a “half...

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How To Renovate a Baseball or Softball Field

The following steps will eliminate hard, compacted surfaces. Such surfaces are unsafe for athletes, are subject to bad ball hops...

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How To Remove Puddles and Wet Areas

It is important to utilize a product specially designed to absorb infield puddles. Turface® Quick Dry® is just such a...

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