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Natural Grass Versus Synthetic Turf Benefits

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
Top 10 Tips on How to Create a Successful Partnership with your Field Provider When it comes to field marking tips Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker has produced helpful information for a variety of field marking tasks, ...
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Raptor Nails-- Engineered Polymer Composite Nails

Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Here's a new technology that benefits the sports turf industry and makes for safer field of play. Raptor Stakes--Engineered Polymer Composite Nails--are relatively mower and landscaping equipment safe. They are similar ...
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Sport Turf Maintenance Tips for Everyone

Trends, Turf _Tips, Testimonials, Demos
Dr Andrew McNitt discussed the fundamentals of turf grass management for athletic fields as part of the STMA Midwest Regional Conference in Ames, IA, June 24-25, 2009. He related many of his tips to several of the field ...
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Impact of Herbicide on Seed Germination

Turf _Tips, Services, Product_Review
Dr. Dave Minner, Iowa State University Turf Grass Extension Educator, performed a field trial to learn the effects of herbicide application (broad leaf control) associated with the seed germination. This test did not fo...
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STMA Custom Stencil Painting Demo

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Demos
During the first annual Midwest Regional STMA conference at Iowa State University, Ames, IA two students put on a demonstration of the custom logo field painting process. The referenced photo album steps you through the...
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Field Tarp Repair Material and Process

Sports, Turf _Tips, Demos, Product_Review
Tru Mark had the opportunity to repair a Wind Weight Tarp, 26 foot diameter (TAF 3426), for the home plate area. Several holes were discovered during the inspection. A local tarp and awning company, was consulted on the...
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Plant Growth Regulator in Field Marking Paint Saves Time

Turf _Tips, Demos, Product_Review
Dr. Dave Minner, Iowa State University Turf Grass Extension Educator, shows how Syngenta's Primo MAXX, turf grass plant growth regulator (PGR), added to field marking paint can save your staff time painting sports field ...
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Sports Field Layout Tools Work On BlackBerry Devices

Trends, Turf _Tips, Demos, Product_Review
Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker desktop sports field layout tools can be used on BlackBerry mobile smartphone devices. Tru Mark business operations recently updated to a BlackBerry Curve 8900 which is protected by an Ott...
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Coloring/Painting Lawn Grass and Fairway Turf--What is Needed and the Costs

Trends, Turf _Tips, Testimonials
Over the past several months we have received numerous calls from individuals trying to improve their property's landscape appeal. This may be a real estate agent trying to improve the eye appeal of a property on sale or...
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Sports Field Marking Whiskers for Cricket Pitch

Turf _Tips, Services, Testimonials, Product_Review
Some of the Tru Mark products we offer are used for a variety of purposes that we didn't originally foresee. Here's an example from a customer that is responsible for marking a cricket pitch in the United Kingdom. Her...
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Brand and Protect Your Indoor Facilities

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Protect your players, facility and display your branding at the same time! As basketball, volleyball and wrestling begin to gear up it is time to look to your gym and indoor spaces to make sure they are as ready for the...
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A New NCAA Baseball/Softball Rule could impact your facility: Make sure you are ready for the season!

With player safety in mind, the NCAA has implemented a rule requiring hard surfaces, such as wood, brick and concrete, to be padded to protect the athletes from injury.  The rule: NCAA Softball Rule 2.15. We rec...
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Football Field End Zone Design

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
When you think about the aesthetics of a football field, we know that the sideline numbers, lines and hash marks are there to guide and regulate play. Let’s take the next step and explore options for beyond the goa...
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Football Field Painting and Stenciling Videos

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
With football season around the corner it is a great time to get an idea on the scope of what is needed to prep your field. Not every field is going to need the attention, detail or man power of a premier D1 program or a...
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What You Need to Know When Painting your Logo on Tracks, Cement or Driveways/Sidewalks

Turf _Tips
Your team or organization's logo is important and is a symbol of pride. Painting your logo on grass is one thing, but what about hard surfaces such as parking lots, sidewalks and tracks? You can absolutely do this! The p...
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Baseball/Softball Mound Logos: Low Cost, BIG Impact

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
Fields are and always have been a source of pride for each team. The way the field is displayed, on the other hand, continues to evolve. Fields turned into stadiums. The grass went from whatever was grown locally, to per...
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Softball and Baseball Field Logo Stencils

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
It's 2020 - time to update your baseball field! After the hard work of mound rebuilding, regrading diamonds and topdressing are done don't forget to add your team's identity! Painting your logo on your baseball or s...
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