Athletic Field Maintenance in the Midwest
Maintaining an athletic field is essential for any team looking to achieve success. Proper care of the field can ensure maximum performance from players and coaches alike. From fertilizer to aeration, several maintenance tasks need to be taken care of to maintain an optimal playing surface.
RZ Sports Turf performs maintenance services in the Midwest Northern Indiana & Southwest Lower Michigan region for the following sports fields:
- Soccer and Lacrosse Fields
- Baseball and Softball Fields
- Football Fields
All of our services are tailored to the specific needs of each field, and we use only the highest quality products. With over 36 years in business, we are prepared to help with any field maintenance issues.
Natural Grass Field Maintenance
Soccer and football field maintenance is essential for teams looking to achieve success. Proper care of the field can ensure maximum performance from players and coaches alike. Fertilization, weed control, and other regular maintenance tasks need to be taken care of to maintain an optimal playing surface.
RZ Sports Turf provides the following maintenance services for football, lacrosse, and soccer fields:
- Fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides, and weed control programs
- Fraise mowing - mechanical removal of thatch and/or unwanted grass types
- Root-zone aerification
- Rolling of playing surface
- USGA root-zone sand top dressing programs
- Under fence weed control applications
Baseball and Softball Field Maintenance
Baseball and softball fields require regular maintenance to keep the playing surface safe and level.
RZ Sports Turf provides the following maintenance services
- Fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides, and weed control programs
- Fraise mowing - mechanical removal of thatch and/or unwanted grass types i.e., annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass
- Root-zone aerification
- Rolling of playing surface
- USGA root-zone sand top dressing programs
- Infield dirt laser grading, engineered soil additions, and amendments
- Infield dirt supplies- This includes engineered top dressings, calcined clay conditioners, mound clay and bricks, 1-ton Super Sacks of infield dirt mixes, and warning track mixes.
- Infield dirt and under-fence vegetation control applications
Signs Your Athletic Field Needs Maintenance
Your sports field is likely well-used, which means the turf can easily become damaged. If you notice any of the following signs, it may be time to call a professional for athletic field maintenance services. There are a few signs to look out for to determine if your field needs maintenance.
This includes:
- Uneven playing surface: If you notice an uneven playing surface, it may be time to perform some maintenance. This is especially true if the field has begun to form ridges lips or divots. Laser grading, top dressing, rolling, and aerification can help even out the turf and improve overall performance.
- Unmarked fields: Keeping your fields properly marked is important for a safe game environment. If lines have been faded, it’s important to repaint them. This is also true for baseball and softball infields that become overgrown or have changed shape over time.
- Excessive weeds: Weeds can quickly overtake a playing field if not properly managed. Weed control programs should be implemented to keep the area safe and playable.
- Poor drainage: Poor drainage can lead to a muddy and uneven playing surface. It’s important to inspect the field for any drainage issues and make sure the surface drains properly.
- Clogged pores: Over time, the pores of the grass can become clogged with dirt and debris. This can lead to a poor playing surface, so it’s important to aerate your field to keep it healthy and playable.
- Compacted soil: Over use, playing in wet conditions and in proper field maintenance all leads to compacted soil conditions. These conditions will dramatically alter the health and infiltration capacity of the turf grass plant community. So it’s important to aerate your field to keep it healthy and playable.
Michigan – Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Van Buren, & Kalamazoo
Indiana – Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange, Starke, Marshall, & Kosciusko
Please call if you don’t see your county listed. Some of our services might extend into your area.
Areas We Service in the Midwest
We are dedicated to providing quality and reliable services for all your athletic field needs. RZ Sports Turf proudly serves clients in the Midwest. This includes Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and more!