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ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATION AND REVITALIZATION

Renovation is the process or repairing the damage of a competitive season and assisting the recuperation process to prepare the field for the next season.

One of the main problems in maintaining safe and healthy athletic field turf is Soil Compaction.

SOIL COMPACTION DEFINED

Soil Compaction is the process of pressing soil partials together. Soil Compaction can cause expensive, long-term issues if not dealt with quickly and thoroughly.

Athletic Fields are especially prone to Soil Compaction.

Which Fields have Soil Compaction?

Soil Compaction can occur in both older and newer Athletic Fields. Newer fields get soil compaction from field construction because of the heavy equipment required for installation. Older fields develop soil compaction over time due to normal athletic activities and other equipment use on the fields.

When the soil gets compacted, the soil density INCREASES causing NUMEROUS PROBLEMS:
A DECREASE the Pore Space in turf. A DECREASE the Air, Water and Nutrient Movement.
A Drastic DECREASE in TURF QUALITY (less stress tolerance, more weed, disease and insects problems.)

A Drastically DECREASE in TURF SAFETY because of increased soil density offering less cushioning for players.

REPERCUSSIONS OF SOIL COMPACTION ON ATHLETIC FIELDS

Higher maintenance costs. More time and energy to correct problems. More injuries. (Greater liability) Longer recovery time between games and events. Less attractive fields. Shorter field life.

SOIL COMPACTION SOLUTIONS

Athletic Fields are especially prone to Soil Compaction.

Three-Step Revitalization and Renovation Process

Step 1 - Composting Step 2 - Aerating Step 3 - Slit Seeding

Umbergers Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP I - Composting

Almost all Athletic fields need quality composting due to the soil compaction that occurred during or after field installation. Quality compost needs to be done periodically and offers many benefits to amend and recondition your Athletic field.

REVITILIZATION STEP I Composting

Our composting equipment spreads compost quickly, evenly, at just the right depth.

Umbergers Composting Equipment Specifications

Top Dresser Compost Spreader High-Capacity Twin Spinners Metering Gate Rear Discharge Hydraulically Driven 6 yard capacity

REVITILIZATION STEP I Composting

Benefits of composting include:

Improves soil structure. Improves nutrient profile of the soil. Improves the density and water retention properties. Reduces compaction. Provides protection for existing turf. Helps decompose thatch. Aids in leveling uneven surfaces.

Umbergers Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umbergers Landscaping Revitalization Step II AERATION

Aeration is the process of disturbing the soil by mechanical means to relieve compaction and maximize air, water, and nutrient availability to turf grass. Umbergers Landscaping uses CORE AERATION for field Revitalization.

Umbergers Landscaping Core Aeration

Our John Deere core aerator quickly and effectively aerates for your athletic fields.

Umbergers Landscaping Core Aeration Equipment Specifications

PTO (power take-off driven) Adjustable Depth control Variable Diameter Steel Core Tines Properly Aerates in one pass

REVITILIZATION STEP II Core Aeration

Benefits of Core Aeration include:
Gently pierces the turf to avoid further damage. Ensures an even pattern and spacing of the aeration holes. Immediately relieves some soil compaction. Mixes the compost into the aeration holes not just on the surface. Opens the perfect size hole to allow nutrient, water and air movement in the soil. Provides an ideal growth space for new, deeper root system.

Umbergers Landscaping Core Aeration

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Umbergers Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP III Slit Seeding

Slit Seeding is the process of spreading seed over established turf by making slits in the turf canopy with a soil slicer, dropping seed, and pushing the seed to the ideal depth for germination in one single pass.

Umbergers Landscaping What makes our Slit Seeding more effective

Adjustable blades ensure slits are cut to a uniform depth for greater seed-soil contact. Evenly drops seeds onto slits to promote optimal seed germination. Pulverizes the nutrient rich cores extruded by the aeration process and returns needed elements to the soil. Levels soil to make a more even, safe playing surface.

Umberger Landscaping REVITILIZATION STEP II - Aeration

Results of Umbergers Three-Step Revitalization and Renovation Process

Beautiful Athletic Fields

Umbergers Athletic Field Revitalization Program Results

Proper Composting, Core Aeration and Slit Seeding with Umbergers meticulous Revitalization process does two main things for your Athletic Fields.

DECREASES all of the negative effects of soil compaction. Dramatically INCREASES Turf QUALITY and SAFETY

Umbergers Landscaping Other Athletic Field Services

Yearly maintenance aeration, slit seeding. Periodic Composting (based on soil composition.) Post revitalization fertilization. Athletic goal mouth restoration. Excavation and re-grading of existing playing fields. Edging and lip removal on baseball fields. Infield reconditioning: diamond mix spreading and grading. Clay mound, batter and catcher box building.

Choose Umbergers
Honest, conscientious, dependable, hard working. 27 years of turf management experience. State-of-the-art equipment. Flexible revitalization plans to help keep costs down. We will customize to meet your needs.