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Geoponics is to launch online shopping for consumers of home lawn and garden care products that are organic, environmentally friendly and conserve water.

Geoponics has long been a provider of professional turf care products that help budget-driven golf course superintendents, athletic field managers and other turf managers have gorgeous turf, trees, plants and ornamentals while being environmentally conscious. This August, the consumer will have access to these professional products through an online shopping cart to be launched on GeoponicsCorp.com within just a few days.

“I am very excited about this,” said Gloria Londono, an administrator at Geoponics headquarters in Naples, Fla.

The online shopping cart and consumer products line will make shopping convenient for consumers and provide environmentally-friendly solutions to lawn care that were once only available to the professional.

The online shopping website launch not only solves lawn care management challenges, including water management, improved soil conditions and many others, but also offers preventative solutions to a growing trend throughout the U.S. and the world– poor water quality due to run off of chemicals, such as those used in fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides. Geoponics products may lessen the need for such hazards and toxins, many professional users have reported.

Turf and landscape professionals have reported for years that using Geoponics products helped them to reduce their usage of many harmful chemicals and solutions, including using less fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides, while economically growing healthy turf, beautiful flowers, productive fruit and vegetable plants, ornamentals and trees. Many also reported that the products saved money overall by reducing water usage and usage of these expensive pollutants and toxins.

Jennifer Seevers, a turf colorant specialist and independent Geoponics product provider, has long felt proud to offer products to turf and landscape professionals, such as the organic Endurant turf colorant line, knowing children, athletes, pets and wild animals are not being exposed to unnecessarily harsh and toxic chemicals when playing or coming into contact with turfgrass that has been sprayed with this most natural looking green colorant. The Endurant product line is among the several Geoponics product lines, which also include soil surfactants, conditioners and penetrants, that help in times of drought or to conserve water and other natural resource pressures caused by practices such as overseeding.

Geoponics products can be used to address a myriad of challenges faced in growing healthy grass, flowers, plants and trees.

Products to be available in the online store include organic products certified and listed by the Organics Materials Review Institute, OMRI. These products used for decades by professionals in turf care and agriculture and now available to the home consumer include:

• SoilPlex great food source for reduced soil compaction and improved water, air and nutrient penetration
• FertaFlow, which is cold processed to preserve nutrients without fishy odor while lasting longer than chemical fertilizers or fish emulsions
• Penterra the fastest-acting soil penetrant allowing water and oxygen to reach plant roots
• HydraHawk, fruit and vegetable extracts for water management helping water penetrate compacted or arid soil improving plant uptake of water and nutrients
• Carbotein, an organic vegetable extract soil conditioner promoting plant growth for brilliant flowers, gorgeous ornamentals and high yielding fruit and vegetable plants
• Humawet assists with loss of water due to wind, runoff and drought helping soil retain water through the plant’s root system
• Aquaveil is a pond colorant that filters out ultra violet sunlight offering a natural blue look that is non-toxic and doesn’t leave a dye on plant or animal life
• Endurant turf colorants are a favorite for home sales, being the best looking lawn on the block, during the California drought and as an alternative to seasonal overseeding.

You can learn more about each by clicking on the product title and order by phone today. Soon, all of these products will be available on one online store for purchase via the website. 

Currently available for home owners is Endurant Mulch Colorant at www.mulchcolorant.net. Spruce up landscapes or make inexpensive horticulture waste look sharp with Endurant Mulch Colorant for pinestraw, mulch and other applications. Available in several colors. Shop here.

Stay tuned for more online shopping coming August 2014! 

Endurant Turf Colorants offer variety. Check out the Endurant Flyer and organic pigment options and uses below.

Endurant Turf Colorants offer variety, changing the landscape of winter turf management.

Endurant Turf Colorants offer variety to golf course superintendents, professional turfgrass managers, greenkeepers and landscapers from around the world. These turf professionals use Endurant Organic Colorants for naturally beautiful turf.

Endurant Organic Turf Colorants are a homogenous blend of organic pigments for natural, long lasting green color to turfgrass. Winter, water restrictions, dormancy and drought no longer mean the grass cannot be green!

Choose from the Endurant line of Turf Colorants the product that best suits your desired shade of green, purpose and conditions:

Endurant Turf Colorant

The ORIGINAL Endurant Turf Colorant from Geoponics is an authentically vibrant green grass organic pigment. The color remains full and rich, producing consistent natural looking green.

Its visual appeal is unmatched by any other brand on the market. It’s suitable for a wide variety of locations including but not limited to golf course tees, greens and fairways; athletic parks and sports fields; common areas, medians and lawns.

This colorant became wildly successful by eliminating the significant cost of overseeding and has made painting dormant warm season grasses a more viable option than ever before and than any other option. Economically, agronomically and environmentally it is the best choice, as recommended by the USGA, to reduce chemical usage, decrease watering and reduce transition related problems .

Endurant Premium

Endurant Premium is an ultra-concentration of the Original blend of organic pigments for an eye-popping, lively green colorant bringing even the thickest lawns and taller grasses to life with a deep green color.

Endurant Premium can be used everywhere the original blend can be used and is ultra-efficient for lush, thicker or taller grasses.

Endurant Premium will be a deeper green than Endurant TC, the original, when compared to usage at the same rate.

Endurant TE with Turf Enhancer

Endurant TE, the turf colorant with enhancer, is blended for actively growing grass. It is a springtime green intended for use during the seasonal transition as the approaching dormancy conditions occur, providing a natural-looking green associated with actively growing grass.

Apply Endurant TE at a rate of 8-24 oz per acre. Increase or decrease rate to achieve desired color depth. Allow product to fully disperse into agitation following standard order of addition regarding any use of other products. Clean tank with water and/or tank cleaner.

Endurant PR, Perennial Rye

Endurant PR offers the look of the Perennial Rye grasses famous to Augusta, Georgia golf courses.

This a gorgeous dark green colorant with deep saturation and is suitable for the locations of the original Endurant Turf Colorant with a particular appeal to those seeking the look of Perennial Rye.

Endurant FW, Fairways

Endurant FW, turf colorant for fairways, is the deepest green with a lush forest color that keeps all eyes on the fairways with a concentrated blend of organic pigments and binders for excellent adherence to turfgrass.

Endurant FW is suitable for all locations where the original Endurant TC can be used and creates a particularly concentrated lush-looking, deep forest green turf.

For more details on the Endurant line, view the attached document Here for the full line of Endurant Turf Colorants.

Visit www.TurfPaint.net.

Order today 1-877-667-6330. Info@geoponicscorp.com

Organic Endurant turf colorant offers bright solution to bleak California drought conditions

Wildfires aren’t the only thing catching on with the California drought. Something else is spreading quickly throughout the Golden State: organic based turf colorant.

Withered, dry grass is a brown eyesore throughout many neighborhoods during this increasingly dangerous California drought. As one homeowner on a street learns of the easy way to brighten their lawn, the idea of turf paint catches on like wildfire.  Neighbors see the grass really is greener on the other side and they want it too! Even local government officials are taking notice and considering the practice of turf painting for parks and green spaces in cities and municipalities to keep their areas attractive through the lasting California drought.

Lawn painting is easy to do yourself and many landscape companies offer it as well.

Landscapers are doing a great business offering the service for homeowners during the severe California drought. Golf course and athletic field managers, along with Realtors, have long known of the amazing products, but now homeowners and municipalities are catching on to the idea.

Turf colorant lets homeowners cut back on water usage without sacrificing curb appeal.

The Golden State is three years into what is becoming the worst drought on record.

The entire state faces water shortages. Half the state is now experiencing “exceptional” drought, which is the most severe category.

Some researchers are warning that this California drought may be a lasting one—a “megadrought” spanning decades!

Water shortages have created havoc for farmers and ranchers.

Mandatory statewide water restrictions came into effect August 1. Anyone in violation could be fined up to $500 per violation. The fines cost much more than the cost to paint the average lawn.

Landscapers are learning that lawn paint is an amazing business opportunity, providing customers with the gorgeous lawns they’re accustomed to offering.

Greenskeepers, golf course superintendents and turfgrass managers have used dye, colorants, pigments and paints to green up golf courses and athletic fields for decades. Realtors have also long used grass paint to spruce up neglected properties.

The drought has given new life to the product, which in turn is giving new life to lawns across California.

A few key advantages to turf colorant is that once the grass is painted, it can thrive with less water, allowing users to save on their water bill and comply with the state water restrictions. It is much cheaper than ripping out a lawn and replacing it with any other material.

Endurant is non-toxic with an organic base, so homeowners can feel great about children and pets playing on their freshly green lawns.

Prices vary based on several factors, but a 500 square foot lawn can cost less than $175 for a fresh coat of green paint that lasts months and even costs less if applied yourself without hiring a service to spray the lawn.

Cities and municipalities throughout California are in the process of considering whether to paint public parks and green spaces to keep their communities vibrant.

Learn more about Endurant here. Contact West Coast Turf for Endurant availability throughout California by visiting westcoastturf.com or call 888-893-8873. Contact Geoponics directly to learn about offering this drought solution on your property or throughout your area. Email info@geoponicscorp.com. Call 1-877-ECO-GROW. Visit www.TurfPaint.net  Contact Jennifer Seevers, Geoponics, jseevers@geoponicscorp.com.

WEST COAST TURF TO SUPPLY WATER AND COST SAVING “ENDURANT” TURF COLORANT IN CALIFORNIA

NOW AVAILABLE: An Eco-friendly alternative to winter overseeding of warm season grasses

PALM DESERT, CA—West Coast Turf is pleased to be an official dealer of Endurant Turf Colorant in California.  Endurant Turf Colorant is an organic pigment made with binders chosen specifically for excellent adherence to turfgrass.  It is an alternative to winter color overseeding of warm season turfgrasses, and for use on golf course tees, greens, fairways and target areas, and sports fields, parks, and home lawns. Endurant is available in many countries and throughout the U.S. with distributors in Ireland, Scotland and throughout the UK, as well as South Africa and several other countries. Now, it’s available in California, through West Coast Turf. Contact Geoponics for your nearest distributor, info@geoponicscorp.com, if outside California.

Endurant provides a pleasing natural looking color without the telltale blue undertone usually associated with other colorants.  The color is consistent, long lasting, and fades evenly.  It is equipment-friendly and organic-based. Endurant is non-toxic to people, pets, and plants.

“We’re particularly aware of water conservation measures in California and have been looking into options to overseeding our low water use warm season grasses,” said West Coast Turf spokesperson John Marman.  “Endurant is the only product we have seen with so many benefits including the fact that it is organic in makeup.  Everyone wants to save water, and there is a significant cost savings as you don’t have to purchase seed or have additional manpower to maintain a rye overseed.  Everyone who has tried it is instantly impressed with its natural visual appeal.  We’re picky about color.  West Coast Turf and our customers all have big expectations–we’re all excited about Endurant,” Marman said.

Mark Cupit, golf course superintendent at Ironwood County Club in Palm Desert, CA, commented, “The best compliment I got was that none of the members realized we had NOT overseeded the new Tifgreen sod and they didn’t realize it was painted. As a side bonus–having not renovated and not overseeded the 100,000 square feet of bermuda sod, it all transitioned 100% by early spring.

West Coast Turf is a full-service sod, stolonization and hydroseeding company with 5 offices and headquartered in Palm Desert, CA.  West Coast Turf grows more than 20 varieties of natural turf.

Clients include:

• The San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, Oakland A’s, Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball
• The San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and seven Super Bowls for the National Football League
• The San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer
• Bighorn Golf Club, The Madison Club, The Vintage Club, and PGA West in the Coachella Valley; The Grand Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, and Crosby Club in the San Diego area; Sherwood Country Club, LA Country Club, Bel Air Country Club, and the Riviera in the Los Angeles area; and Pebble Beach, the Preserve, TPC Harding Park, The Olympic Club, and Martis Camp in the Northern California region

For more information on West Coast Turf or to purchase Endurant please go to westcoastturf.com or call 888/893-8873.

Media contact for West Coast Turf:

Danielle Scardino

danielle@westcoastturf.com

(760)340-7300

Turf Colorant Division Specialist with Geoponics:

Jennifer Seevers

jseevers@geoponicscorp.com

Endurant FW, turf colorant for fairways, looks amazing at Augusta Country Club!

Augusta recently shared photographs of their use of Endurant FW, turf colorant specially formulated for golf course fairways. This unique, organic, easy-to-apply turf paint is the most popular among golf course superintendents. It is highly recommended by the USGA.

Geoponics client, Augusta Country Club is located in Augusta Georgia. ACC is just across the creek from the home of the Masters at Augusta National. The two clubs share several of the same members and some of the same values in course management. ACC is known for its challenging, fun course. The golf course is  cared for and managed by Superintendent Greg Burleson, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) and member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America (GCSAA).

Endurant Turf Colorants, available for several applications, including mulch, pinestraw and even ponds, are the most popular colorants in the golf course management industry and for good reason. Endurant TC (Turf Colorant), is for dormant grass, Endurant FW (Fairways) is for fairways, and Endurant TE (Turf Enhancer) is for actively growing grass and improves the health of the soil and plant– as do all the colorants in the product line.

Turf Colorant is quickly becoming the number one alternative to the practice of overseeding. It saves golf courses thousands of dollars and thousands of gallons of water while improving soil and plant health. This is why it is so highly recommended by the USGA.

Learn more about this organic turf colorant, here.  More details are also available by contacting your sales representative, Geoponics (1-877-ECO-GROW, info@geoponicscorp.com), or Geoponics Turf Colorant Division Manager Jennifer Seevers, jseevers@geoponicscorp.com.

Augusta recently shared these photographs applying Endurant FW turf colorant at a rate of 7 gallons per acre: