Artificial Turf Deep Cleaning

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Artificial Turf Deep Cleaning

Synthetic turf surfaces in use for any amount of time is a hard surface that has lost a lot of it's cushion; the turf fibers no longer stand up, are laying over and are fraying/breaking off; it has developed slight undulations and is uneven in places because the infill material has moved around due to traffic patterns on the field; contains a lot of trash and debris buried in the turf infill, creating a safety hazard…

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Synthetic Turf: The New Snake Oil

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Synthetic Turf: The New Snake Oil

Similar to the fraudulent tactics of "snake oil" salesmen of the late 19th century selling "patent medicines", turf salesmen swoop in claiming the only way owners can rid themselves of problems involving their natural grass field is to remove it and go with synthetic turf. Fancy presentations are created, numbers are presented, meetings are set, dinners are bought, decisions are made, millions are spent...

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Ingram Football Field Renovation

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Ingram Football Field Renovation

Ingram's new football field renovation by TMC including new irrigation system, sideline internal field drainage, vastly improved sandy loam topsoil, new hybrid bermudagrass and lots of happy players, coaches, administrators, and community supporters...

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Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Athletic Field Costs: Part 2

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Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Athletic Field Costs: Part 2
Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf: A Comparison of Construction and Yearly Maintenance Costs. Part 2 - Construction Costs and Maintenance Methods
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TMC Sports Turf "MVP" - Ruben Olivares of Sabinal ISD

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TMC Sports Turf "MVP" - Ruben Olivares of Sabinal ISD
There just aren't that many high school football fields in Texas that can be considered exceptional. For Sabinal ISD's Ruben Olivares, it's clear that mediocrity is not the goal. 'Good enough' simply will not do. At Sabinal ISD, distinction is the prevailing virtue, and it shows. For this reason, Texas Multi-Chem is proud to honor Ruben Olivares with the TMC Sports Turf "MVP" Award.
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In-Season Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing Height Preferences

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In-Season Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing Height Preferences

Aside from the common guidance discussed elsewhere on this site, in-season mowing height can also vary based on the preferences of coaches and players. For example, a baseball field may be cut slightly higher if a pitching staff has a solid ground ball fly ball ratio and the taller turf will give the infield a better ability to make plays on the greater number of infield grounders.

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