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04 Oct

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September rain soaks the golf course, landscape and turf industries as managers prepare for an October recovery

Heavy rainfall through the early weeks of autumn has many Southwest Florida golf courses and related businesses under water.

“Personally, I’m very frustrated with this wet weather. It has drastically affected business,” said Jim Phelps, a representative for Naples-based Geoponics.

September rain soaks the golf and turf industry as superintendents and managers prepare for an October recovery addressing water management with soilsurfacts (www.soilsurfactants.com) and other products and practices.
September rain soaks the golf and turf industry as superintendents and managers prepare for an October recovery addressing water management with soilsurfacts (www.soilsurfactants.com) and other products and practices.

Geoponics provides water management products and other earth-friendly products to assist in soil, turf, plant and tree health. Golf courses are among their most frequent clients. Though the rain is a big damper, pun intended, Phelps is looking forward to assisting landscapers, turf managers and golf course superintendents when things dry up just enough to begin their recovery, he said.

Golf course managers are feeling soaked financially by the rain, many have said.

Normally, a little rain would be a boost in business for companies like Geoponics—too much rain and there isn’t a product on the market to deal with it.

“They (golf course superintendents, landscapers and turf managers) can’t even mow, much less work on putting product out there,” said Phelps.

Though the sun has come through on some days, there hasn’t been enough time for water to dissipate in many areas of Southwest Florida.

Soggy turf and soil is a great place for turf diseases to take hold, and in severe cases of standing water, the quality turf will die.

“Of course the weeds don’t care if it’s raining or the sun is out there. The weeds keep growing. Golf course superintendents are fighting a battle right now. They’re in a big battle,” Phelps said.

The challenges aren’t just in Southwest Florida either as rain was heavy in many areas of the state. Lee County received about 11 inches of rain in September— at least 3 inches above average.

“North of us, north of Collier and Lee counties, is even worse. They’ve had tremendous quantities of rain. It’s ridiculous,” said Phelps.

The last week in September was particularly arduous and the opening week of October hasn’t given the relief needed to begin winter preparations for many courses.

“It’s been a daily chore. Every day there was a storm, lots of guys are out here dealing with the sand traps, the bunkers, all the sand washing from the rain,” said Bruce Bach, superintendent at Twin Eagles Golf Course in Naples.

Twin Eagles, an award-winning golf course in Naples, Fla. was soaked by September rain is readying for an October recover.
Twin Eagles, an award-winning golf course in Naples, Fla. was soaked by September rain and is readying for an October recovery.

It’s been worse in some ways than dealing with the years where there was a heavy tropical storm or hurricane, he said.

“This has been storm after storm, day after day compared to an individual event. I’ve been here 11 years and it’s the worst year I’ve seen for Naples and Fort Myers,” Bach said.

The biggest challenge—there is just nowhere for the water to go in many situations.

“The ponds are full, canals are full, lakes are backing up with standing water on the golf course and there is no where for it to go,” said Phelps.

The rain caused delay in reopening one of the renovated golf courses at Twin Eagles, The Talon Course, said Bach.

Despite the challenges, he’s optimistic that both of the award-winning courses at Twin Eagles will be in great shape for the busy winter golfing season in Florida, including the Eagle Course, which was voted the “Best New U.S. Private Course of the Year,” by Golf Magazine.

“We’re delayed, but we’ll get the job done,” said Bach.

The seasonal practice of aerifying the soil will be ever more important following the heavy rain.

Though more sun and wind are needed for many courses to dry out enough to recover and then resume their fall and winter routine maintenance, the past few days of at least partial sunshine early in October has been beneficial.

Products can at least be applied to most of the high areas now,” said Phelps.

He recommended Penterra, a fast-acting soil surfactant to get the water moving through the soil, and Agriox, to help bring oxygen into the soil.

“These products in particular will keep it a little drier and reduce disease pressure,” said Phelps.

19 Sep

Geoponics offers products for sustainable turf management, agriculture, landscaping, gardening, farming and related fields around the world. Here is a look at just a couple of the places Geoponics visited this week, speaking to the managers of athletic fields, golf course superintendents and others:

 

THE ROSE BOWL

Geoponics turf care products– earth friendly and sports field friendly– enter the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA.

~Aaaah to see the $164.5 million renovation of this athletic stadium is amazing! Perhaps we’ll post more on this…

Geoponics provides organic turf colorant— ENDURANT, soil surfactants, penetrants and wetting agents.

 

RoseBowl
Geoponics enters the Rose Bowl

 

USC FOOTBALL FIELD at LA Coliseum, more news on the University of Southern California and the Memorial Coliseum from ESPN here.

 

USC Football Field, La Colosseum
USC Football Field, LA Coliseum

 

ENCANTERRA COUNTRY CLUB

 

Encanterra Golf & Country Club
Encanterra Golf & Country Club

WILD HORSE PASS, AZ

Wild Horse Pass, AZ
WIld Horse Pass, Arizona

PALM DESERT, CA

Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert, CA

WIND FARM, PALM SPRINGS: Sustainable energy is an interesting part of our goal to protect and preserve water sources, preventing pollution, offering water management tools for soils- just a part of a big picture.

Wind Farm, Palm Springs
Wind Farm, Palm Springs

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18 Sep

Two favorites– golf and fishing– in one fairway. Aberdeen Golf & Country Club in Longs, South Carolina, which is just minutes from North Myrtle Beach, had heavy rains and floods that left the greens under water for 26 days in July.

After fishing in the fairway, Golf Course Superintendent Jim Burris needed his Bermuda grass greens to recover from having spent weeks under feet of water. Agiox (Agriox.com) and Penterra (Penterra.net) were the products he used to make an incredibly quick recovery. No soil surfactant in the world is faster than Penterra and there is no better solution to anaerobic conditions than Agriox, he quickly learned.

This summer, this area received record rainfall. Aberdeen Country Club’s golf course is located right along parts of the Waccamaw River. Due to the record rainfall, the Waccamaw will rise and crest at times. This occurred in July. The floods left 9 holes of this 27-hole  course closed for weeks.

Aberdeen Golf Flood Agriox Penterra
Aberdeen Country Club in South Carolina, minutes from North Myrtle Beach, recovers quickly after weeks of being under water in floods. The recovery: a fast-thinking superintendent, aerobic action with Agriox and the fastest soil penetrant in the world– Penterra.

 

This green (pictured) and others (fairways too) were under water for a total of 26 days. When the water receded enough to address the greens, it showed massive saturation, coated with river sediment and black algae. Wetting agents, soil surfactants and soil peneterants were needed fast! The soil needed oxygen and nutrients from Agriox. All mulch, straw and landscaping areas were just completely washed away. Numerous shrubs and ornamental trees were halfway under water.

Burris immediately started applications of Penterra and Agriox when the flood water receded. This green is by far one of the best in the area following these floods. Burris was able to move the water through the soil profile (thanks to Penterra), address the algae and anaerobic issues (with the help of Agriox) and get back to good plant health (with Geoponics and fast-thinking Superintendent)!

 

Waccamaw River
Flooding near the Waccamaw River

To put it in perspective, there were areas on this 9 holes where the only land visible were the tops of the mounds. Seeing that, Burris decided to go fishing one evening and caught a bass in his fairway!

Burris is continuing to apply Agriox and Penterra and the 9 holes are slated to reopen on October 1.

Contact Geoponics today for any of your water management needs as well as for other products to foster optimal turf, garden, plant, tree and soil health. Geoponics provides affordable, earth friendly solutions to superintendents, landscapers, municipalities, the agricultural industry and homeowners. 1-877-ECO-GROW info@geoponicscorp.com

 

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27 Aug

So you have always wanted to have that lush green lawn without all the hard labor and cost that come with it? You can! It is sooo easy. You will be amazed! The results you can achieve will look natural and come affordably and will change your turf right before your eyes.

Why not learn how to paint your grass or lawn green?

You can attain optimum results affordably and quickly. Endurant Turf Colorant and Endurant Turf Enhancer are not permanent paints but specific colorants made for turfgrass adhesion. Through the application of these colorants you can hide imperfections in your lawn from dog urination, brown spots, weeds and weak areas. You literally are painting your canvas. The color depth is all in your hand and is as deep or light of a green as you like.

It is really an easy process and can save literally hundreds of dollars in water, fertilzer and chemicals. (Hear why these customers came to choose turf paint in general and Endurant Turf Colorant in particular by clicking here.)

Trying to sell a home? This can turn your curb appeal around in minutes with the greenest lawn on the street….LITERALLY IN MINUTES!

Applying Endurant Turf Paint, colorant, pigment dye for grass, landscapes
Endurant applications create instant “wows!” at prices that beat the competition while being environmentally-friendly. So easy to apply. www.turfpaint.net

 

Needed to Paint Your Lawn Green

Endurant Turf Colorant (for lawns that will not be mowed or that are dormant) OR Endurant TE (for lawns that are actively growing)

Backpack sprayer, pump up sprayer or lawn sprayer

A hose with running water

Lawn that has been cut within the last 48 hours or dormant grass

Turf Paint
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Here Are the Steps for Painting Your Lawn Green

Step #1. Buy Enough Endurant Turf Colorant or Endurant TE

Endurant Turf Colorant is actually an organic pigment which is perfectly safe for your lawn, as well as for pets or kids who might like to play on the painted lawn. Grass paint is sprayed much like lawn feed and is sold in containers that describe the size of the yard they will cover. Measure your lawn’s width and length and multiply the numbers to know it’s square foot. Buy extra grass paint so you can paint your lawn green again after mowing.

Step #2. Choose the Right Weather

Grass paint needs two hours to dry without rain or dew. Before you paint the lawn make sure it’s perfectly dry and that no rain is forecast for the next few hours. Nothing’s more annoying than finishing painting your lawn with grass paint only to watch the paint get washed off by a chance shower.

Step #3. Prepare the Grass Paint

Every grass paint is a little different, so follow the diluting instructions that come with the bottle. Grass dye works with water but over diluting will make the dye too thin. To paint your lawn a perfect green follow the diluting measurements that come with the Endurant exactly. And be sure to buy green grass paint in the shade you like most, as there is a range to choose from. Don’t try to alter the color by over or under diluting.

Step #4. Paint Your Lawn Green

It’s really fun to watch your dry, patchy lawn turning a perfect green. Spray the grass paint in straight horizontal lines from corner to corner. Always work backwards so you don’t end up stepping on lawn you just painted before the green grass paint dries fully (after 2 hours).

More turf paint tips in the following articles:

 

 

30 Jul
Range fairway sprayed with Endurant versus an overseeded target green in the foreground. (Photo supplied by Geoponics customer)
Range fairway sprayed with Endurant www.TurfPaint.net versus an overseeded target green in the foreground. (Photo supplied by Geoponics turf colorant customer)

Endurant Turf Colorant is saving golf course superintendents thousands of dollars compared to overseeding. Take a look at the breakdown on savings using Endurant organic pigment below.

Endurant turf paint is an organic pigment made with binders chosen specifically for excellent adherence to turfgrass. Learn more about Endurant Turf Colorant here (www.TurfPaint.net). Have actively growing grass, consider Endurant TE, when applied to non-dormant grass, for Endurant paint plus turf enhancer with added plant and soil nutrition. Call Geoponics to order or learn more from our turf colorant specialist 1-877-ECO-GROW.

Endurant’s specially formulated binders ensure the color remains full and rich, providing a natural-looking green that is consistent and long-lasting. It doesn’t fade to blue like the competitors’ paint.

Endurant’s visual appeal is unmatched by any other brand on the market. Furthermore, superintendents share other reasons they choose Endurant over the leading brands here. (among them is that Endurant does not cause damage to sprayers nor require a special sprayer like other brands).

Endurant line of pigment is suitable for use over a wide range, including, but not limited to: golf course tees, greens and fairways; athletic fields; parks, common areas and lawns. Mulch, pinestraw, sand and pond colorants are available.

Here are a few of the top benefits of Endurant turf colorant in a nutshell:

  • Inexpensive
  • Long-lasting
  • Realistic green color
  • Green to green transition (you don’t see a line where the paint ends)
  • Environmentally responsible (no harsh chemicals, Endurant is organic, saves water)
  • Equipment-friendly (doesn’t cost thousands in repair the way other leading brands have nor require special sprayers)
  • Fast and easy cleanup
  • Safe for pets, children, players, turfcare providers & wildlife (More here.)

Here is how a superintendent can save about $15,000:

Compare all the materials used in overseed versus using Endurant.
Compare all the materials used in overseed versus using Endurant.

Example overseeding costs on 35 acres of fairways

Seed:  400 lbs/ acre @ $1.10/ lb. = $15,400

Prep & Seed: 45 hours/ labor @ $8.50/ hr. = $382.50

Fertilizer: 175 bags/ app. @ $22/ bag X 3 apps. = $11,550

Fert. Labor:  3 people/ 6 hrs. @ $8.50/ hr X 3 apps. = $459

Fert. Fuel: 15 gal. / app. @ $3.70/ gal. X 3 apps. = $166.50

Mow Labor: 2 people/ 6 hrs. @ $8.50/ hr X 30 mows = $3,060

Mow Fuel: 16 gal./ mow @ $3.70/ gal. X 30 mows = $1,776

Total Overseed Cost: $32,794 or $939.97/ acre     (NOT INCLUDING THE HIGH WATER COSTS OF OVERSEED)

Example painting costs using Endurant on 35 acres of fairways

Endurant: 5 gal. / acre @ $50 gal. X 2 apps. = $17,500

Spraying: 1 person, 16 hours @ $12.50/ hr X 2 apps. = $400

Total Endurant Cost: $17,900 or $511.43/ acre

Total Savings: $14,894 or $425.54/ acre (NOT INCLUDING WATER SAVINGS)

ENDURANT-versus-Overseed

30 Jul
Agriox (Agriox.com) helps Reems Creek Golf Course thrive through water shortages.
Agriox (Agriox.com) helps Reems Creek Golf Course thrive through water shortages.

A North Carolina Golf Course Superintendent is thrilled to see thriving turf despite water shortages after using Geoponics products.

Reems Creek Golf Course, nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, went without water for two weeks in the heat of July.

Normally, that would be devastating for turf grass.

However, even without irrigation from July 2 through July 30, Reems Creek bentgrass greens and fairways still look good!

What saved this turf? Agriox. Learn more about Agriox here.

 

 

26 Jul

Turf colorant that is easy to apply, organic and safe for players. Watch this short video clip on Endurant turf paint being applied to the Miami Dolphin’s field.

Striping can be accomplished in minutes with Endurant TE

Organic Endurant turf colorant is applied to the Miami Dolphins NFL football field because it’s easy to use, is long-lasting, healthy for plants and players. Learn more about Endurant turf paint for home lawns, golf courses, sports fields and other applications here. Also, learn more about Endurant TE, which includes turf enhancer plant nutrition for actively growing grass here.

23 Jul
Endurant Saves Money, Water and Time
Endurant Saves Money, Water and Time

Are you tired of getting those HUGE water bills just to keep your lawn or grass looking healthy?  Water restrictions are now commonplace moving forward into the future.  Overseeding with ryegrass is expensive and requires a lot of inputs like water, fertilizer and pesticides, none of which are good for the environment. Well, you are not alone.  According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) nearly 9 billion gallons of water are used daily on landscape irrigation.  That is a lot of water!!! Of course, the hotter and dryer it is the more water folks use.  Ok, back to the reason you are ready this….there are options.  Options that were not available previously….Endurant Turf Colorant.

 

Here are ten reason why you paint your lawn or grass:

  • Painting turf keeps grass looking beautiful, healthy and uniform
  • Using a turf colorant will save money on watering.
  • Painting lawn saves time that you could be doing other things.
  • Using a turf colorant reduces the amount of chemicals needed for lawn management
  • Endurant Turf Colorant is safe for the environment
  • Painting grass is super easy almost anyone can do it.
  • Dormant turf can be easily turned to a lush green color with instant results
  • Painted turf on average will transition out of dormancy weeks before unpainted turf.
  • People WILL notice…You will get comments like, “Wow, how did you get your grass so GREEN?!” “Your lawn looks AWESOME! What is your secret?”
  • IT IS AFFORDABLE!! In many cases Endurant Turf Colorant can save as much as 80% on cost when compared to overseeding and it care.  That is money in the bank!

So next time you get that sinking feeling as you look at your water bill, thinking about all that goes into turning it on, remember there are other options to keep your lawn and turf looking beautiful.  Simple, affordable, sustainable….Endurant (TurfPaint.net)

Endurant applications create instant "wows!" at prices that beat the competition while being environmentally-friendly. So easy to apply. www.turfpaint.net
Endurant applications create instant “wows!” at prices that beat the competition while being environmentally-friendly. So easy to apply. www.turfpaint.net
22 Jul

Turf colorant: the fastest way to luxurious grass and without environmentally-harming fertilizers. Endurant turf paint is used by many golf course superintendents, property sellers, sports field managers, greenskeepers, landscapers and others to get instantly green, luxurious grass with a natural longlasting pigment that is environmentally-friendly and cost-effective.

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Turf paint can be used on anything from dormant grass to actively growing grass (Endurant TE with turf enhancer for healthy soil and turf), mulch, pine straw, sand and even ponds. Turn your brown grass green with easy to use Endurant.

Turf colorant is recommended by the USGA (United States Golf Association) over the practice of overseeding and we can see why. Save money, water, harmful chemical-usage AND get results that golfers, club members and everyone loves! Easy to apply, ready to use instantly and safe for children, players, pets and wildlife.

A picture IS worth a thousand words. See how it works:

Then contact Geoponics Turf Colorant Division Manager Jennifer Seevers. If you’ve got questions, she’s got answers. Email jseevers@geoponicscorp.com or call her today at (843) 450-0210. Contact Geoponics by email: info@geoponicscorp.com or call 1-877-ECO-GROW (1-877-326-4769).

Endurant offers a quick fix that is environmentally friendly. No more brown grass. Get a green lawn now. www.Turfpaint.net
Endurant offers a quick fix that is environmentally friendly. No more brown grass. Get a green lawn now. www.Turfpaint.net
Drought conditions in California leads to a lot of brown grass. But property owners don't have to settle for anything less than a green, luxurious lawn with Endurant turf paint.
Drought conditions in California leads to a lot of brown grass. But property owners don’t have to settle for anything less than a green, luxurious lawn with Endurant turf paint. California: You may also contact Geoponics’ California distributor Foster-Gardner at (760) 398-6151

 

 

Before and After of Endurant turf paint on mulch
Before and After of Endurant turf paint applied to mulch. www.TurfPaint.net                                                                                    See more pictures and turf tips on our Facebook page.

 

 

21 Jul

Brown grass is a turn-off. Get noticed instantly with turf colorant. Whether that brown grass is due to drought or lack of water during foreclosure or water restrictions, overcome the challenge instantly with turf paint. Endurant turf colorant is a solution being used during both the housing and drought crisis in California and across the U.S.

Endurant’s turf pigment is natural– safe for pets, children, wildlife and players on golf courses and athletic fields. It can be applied to grass, whether dormant grass or actively-growing grass, mulch, pine straw, sand and even ponds. For actively growing grass, we recommend Endurant TE. The turf enhancer of Endurant TE adds even more nutrients for healthy soil and turf when in the active growing phase.

Drought conditions and a foreclosure spike in California leads to a lot of brown grass. But property owners, realtors and sellers don't have to settle for anything less than a green, luxurious lawn with Endurant turf paint. Contact Foster-Gardner today if you're in California.
Crub appeal. Drought conditions and a foreclosure spike in California leads to a lot of brown grass. But property owners, realtors, home buyers and sellers don’t have to settle for anything less than a green, luxurious lawn with Endurant turf paint. Contact Foster-Gardner today if you’re in California (760) 398-6151. Geoponics directly at info@geoponicscorp.com or 1-877-ECO-GROW.

Geoponics products have recently become available through Foster-Gardner so you can have exceptional local service from this well-respected sister company of West Coast Turf/ Western Sod.

Geoponics products are also available in Europe and the UK through Prograss. Whereever in the world you are, Geoponics has earth-friendly solutions to your turf management challenges, including the world’s fastest-acting soil penetrant, Penterra, and other soil surfactants, as well as products to add oxygen and nutrients to your soil or pond. Contact your nearest distributor, or Geoponics directly, at info@geoponicscorp.com, 1-877-ECO-GROW. Also, contact us if you’re interested in becoming a distributor of Geoponics earth-friendly turf, agricultural, lawn, sports field, garden and pond care products.

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As for that astounding before and after picture above, that home lawn turned brown in-deed due to drought. But, the water was turned off because of foreclosure as well.

“There is a lot of this going on due to the housing issues in California. The cities are citing owners and banks in the foreclosure community for letting their landscapes go. Endurant is their only cost effective and quick option,” said Jimi Davis, of Foster-Gardner, in Southern California.

Davis offered another tip: “Transition from ryegrass to Bermuda and you will see a lot of drought and transition problems– brown areas!  Endurant is a great tool to correct these visual problems for homeowners, HOA’s and golf courses.”

Want to learn more about turf colorant– whether for the golf course, sports fields, home lawns– mulch, grass, pine straw, sand or ponds– contact our expert, Geoponics Turf Colorant Division Manager Jennifer Seevers, jseevers@geoponicscorp.com, 1877-ECO-GROW.

Meet Geoponics Turf Colorant Division Manager Jennifer Seevers, the turf paint expert.
Meet Geoponics Turf Colorant Division Manager Jennifer Seevers, the turf paint expert.