The DuraEdge Blog MENU Your outlet for all things DuraEdge Q&A with Paul Zwaska We recently caught up with our newest DuraEdge employee, Paul Zwaska, to get some more insight into some of his interesting background and experience working in groundskeeping and the sports turf industry. Q: What drew you into the soil science/sports turf field? Growing up in Wisconsin back in the 1970s, like a lot of kids,… July Newsletter – Caring for Your Infield Skin During the Hot and Dry Summer Months We are currently in the hottest time of the year, bringing with it a new set of challenges. Many players and coaches might start to complain that the infield surface is too hard and firm, causing playability issues. Read on to find tips, tricks, and appropriate strategies to keep your skin safe and playable all summer long. Keeping… June Newsletter – Moisture Management One of the most crucial aspects for maintaining a safe and playable infield is moisture management, yet it is often the most overlooked part of a maintenance plan. Calcined Clay Conditioner: Maximizing the Benefits (Part 2) Providing insight for the SFM when it comes to making sense of what’s available in the market and what to consider from a performance and financial standpoint. We will also break down the myths behind “What’s in the Bag?” Calcined Clay Conditioner: Maximizing the Benefits (Part 1) If you remember back to our previous blog, we covered amending your infield based on science and recent innovation vs. tilling in calcined clay conditioner (CCC) as a cure all. This brings me to discuss what CCC is most beneficial for when implementing best maintenance practices on your infield skin. DuraEdge partners with All-American Sports Materials All-American Sports Materials and DuraEdge Products have partnered to bring a full line of solutions for your baseball and softball field needs to the Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas markets. Our goal is to be your preferred one stop shop to deliver all things baseball and softball effectively and efficiently. We strive to bring the highest… READ MORE BlackStick: The Evolution of Black Gumbo Packing Clay The history of black gumbo packing clay and how BlackStick came to be. Amending Infields: A Scientific Approach – Part 2 It has been 2 years since we did this project and they have not had to laser grade or bring in any additional material. No more washouts or scrambling after a rain event to get the field playable. They now enjoy an infield surface with increased performance and less maintenance. Amending Infields: A Scientific Approach WRITTEN BY: LUKE YODER Sports Field Managers (SFM’s) have been amending their infields since I got into the game in 1994. This process has included (but not been limited to) tilling in sand, heavy clay, calcined clay conditioner (CCC), polymers, and even ground up corn cobs! Amending infields was not based on science, but determined on touch and feel (art), vendor recommendation, or what was… DuraEdge Products, Inc. Announces the Hiring of Tom Burns The knowledge and expertise of Tom Burns will be a valuable addition as the demand continues to grow across the US for DuraEdge products and services. In total, the Business Development team at DuraEdge now has a combined 100+ years of professional sports field experience to offer. New Approach for a Sustainable Solution WRITTEN BY: Luke Yoder What is a true sustainable long-term solution for your infield skin? Providing High Quality Infield Surfaces with DuraEdge Engineered Soils WRITTEN BY: Luke Yoder When DuraEdge Engineered Soils are properly installed they have been proven to improve safety, consistency, playability, and help mitigate costly rainouts. A DuraEdge surface will also decrease maintenance moving forward because of the soil’s ability to eliminate migration and deliver quicker re-entry following rain events with less conditioner required. OLDER POSTS ARCHIVES November 2021 July 2021 June 2021 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 March 2020 February 2020 November 2019 September 2019 August 2019 June 2019 April 2019 March 2019 December 2018 October 2018 April 2018 December 2017 August 2017 June 2017 May 2017 June 2016 May 2016 CATEGORIES DuraEdge Bass Fishing Experience From the Expert Groundskeeper Corner Guest Blog How-To's Industry News Interview With An Installer Newsletters Press Release Social & Educational Events Spotlight Installations Trending Now Uncategorized Where in the World is the DuraMixer OUR LOCATION 149 South Broad Street Grove City, PA 16127 (866) 867-0052 SUBSCRIBE TO BLOG VIA EMAIL Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 27 other followers SUBSCRIBE DURAEDGE WEBSITE Interested in learning more? Check out our website here. DURAEDGE ON TWITTER Create a website or blog at WordPress.com Follow