"There's been such a shift in the quality of [prospective employees] presenting themselves to us, which makes it tougher for us to hire them." ow.ly/4LiZ30i8zKn

"If you're a sports turf manager and you're not on Twitter, what are you waiting for?" ow.ly/meKK30i8zIS

Football is played in the turf rather than on the turf — field maintenance strategies need to meet the multiple challenges unique to the sport. ow.ly/3gLM30i8zGa

Approach this practice as you would a crime scene investigation: Know the what, where and why before you act. ow.ly/JWO930i8zuQ

It’s essential to properly identify all weed species and to make sure your herbicide is labeled for control of them. ow.ly/WuSn30i8zsN

Vendors and sports turf managers should have productive, positive and mutually beneficial partnerships. ow.ly/QBFh30i8zlZ

Attaining CSFM status means you’ll be officially recognized as a leader within the industry. ow.ly/AJps30i8zjO

A former Major League Baseball groundskeeper discusses why this is crucial. ow.ly/E9D530i8zgP

Well-draining soil is critical to healthy fields. ow.ly/tZvF30i8zbC

A proper understanding of forecasts, climate and various weather data is necessary for outdoor field management. ow.ly/He8N30i8z7o

The plan of attack is daily maintenance. ow.ly/TAkn30i8z4r

For natural grass surfaces, it's what's beneath that counts. ow.ly/aKkZ30i8z1S

These practices protect your fields during colder months and give them a head start in the spring. ow.ly/fKzZ30i8yZE

You'll notice a preponderance of LED lighting fixtures on the market and an overall trend toward solid state technology. ow.ly/noyf30hYTav

"A natural grass playing surface seems to have no discernible brand, unlike a synthetic playing surface or virtually any other part of a sports facility." ow.ly/T1ha30i8zCs

"Just as the coaches are preparing their pregame speeches for the athletes, maybe you as a field manager should do the same for your crew." ow.ly/ppFZ30i8zAJ

"The most important thing for a sports turf manager to maintain a proper infield is managing moisture content." ow.ly/6oR830hYT5h

In addition to the prevention of broken pipes and system components due to freezing and expansion, this is a good time to investigate flaws and additional maintenance procedures. ow.ly/eMyN30hYT3i

What field care product/piece of equipment could you not live without? ow.ly/Iwss30hYSYI

But first things first: That artificial turf on your back patio? Yeah, that’s not AstroTurf. via @Adweek ow.ly/wcca30i8yfX