Part 2: Focal Points & Specialty Fixtures We work with some very talented lighting designer/installers and I often get to visit their sites with them in the evening to witness their artistry in full bloom. There are key points that all of their designs have in common. Careful attention is paid to creating full scenes, […]
10 Of My Favorite Lawn Care Products
I work with lawn care companies and property management groups, small and large, responsible for taking care of their client’s valuable outdoor assets. Some share the same passion for growing grass as I do. We belong to the same Order of Turf Nerds United. We know the secret handshake that separates us from, well…. normal […]
Enhancing Landscape Designs with Distinctive and Unique Elements – Part 1
Over the past several decades, Reinders has been fortunate to have been part of many inspiring and successful landscape projects. It is rewarding to get a call from one of our landscape professionals asking us to assist with a unique item within their plan, be it a custom water feature or a complex illumination challenge. […]
10 Of My Favorite Sports Turf Products
Sports turf managers are not well defined. Quite often, managing ball fields defaults to those who have a passion for the work or feel a calling to help neighborhood kids who love the game or may even aspire to play in the Big Leagues someday. Many are maintained by volunteers, parents, seasonal laborers, and custodial […]
It’s Winter. Let’s Talk About You!
Now is the time for learning, growing, and looking inward. With last year’s growing season, a distant memory, and the holidays finally behind us, January and February are great months to prepare for another growing season and focus on personal growth and improvement. We spend most of our time at work checking boxes related to […]
Football Season is Over and There’s Still Work to Do
Most prep football seasons have ended following an abbreviated season disrupted by uneasy stop-starts, reschedules, and cancellations. We are blessed to have made it through this unusual season with limited pandemic interruptions and severe health ramifications. Although tempting to “shut off the lights and close the door,” there’s still work to do if you want […]
News & Updates, Turf & Landscaping
Offseason Planning for Landscape Contractors
The off-season is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year of work. You put in countless hours and dealt with ups and downs from the weather, to labor issues and shortened seasons. We know a lot of you are thinking vacation, but before you stick your toes in the sand, look back at the previous year and how your entire maintenance operation performed.
What is Overseeding?
As grasses mature, it is normal to see some thinning or bare spots, especially with excessive use. If your turfgrass is not at full strength, give overseeding a try.
Preparation for Turfgrass Recovery
As we look to fall, the actions taken prior to winter can have an effect on turf health come spring. How can you promote turfgrass recovery?
Golf Supplies, Turf & Landscaping
Shops: Horseshoe Bay Golf Club
Located 10 miles north of Sturgeon Bay, a top-rated private golf course situated along the Door Peninsula is everything you’d imagine, and more. The views? Breathtaking. Green complexes? Good luck. Brian Ferrie, GCS, has been running the show since the grow in. Brian has lead by example and created an environment for his staff to thrive in.