ATHLETIC FIELD
TURF CARE
D & K Products is your one-stop shop for plant protectant products, infield mixes, conditioners, clays, paints, chalk, and more. Not sure what you need to keep your field championship-ready? Our turf experts can assess it and give you a recommendation.
Explore Our High-Performance Athletic Turf Care Products
We carry Duraedge, Turface, Louisville Slugger, and World Class Paint: high-quality brands with exceptional performance.
Create & Maintain a Playing Field That’s Safe, Durable & Beautiful
Natural grass is safer, friendlier to the environment, and more naturally beautiful than artificial turf. But it also requires consistent maintenance to keep the grass in optimal condition. This is especially true on athletic fields, where even the most resilient grass takes a beating every time there’s a practice or a game.
That’s why cities, school districts and professional sports teams across the Midwest trust D & K Products with their turf management needs. Whether you’re new to turf care or you’re a field management pro, our team has the expertise and the products to come alongside you as your partner when you need it.
Our Services for Athletic Fields Include:
Sports Turf Maintenance Assistance
We have the products and the expertise to help you create a full-scale maintenance plan for your athletic fields that will keep them game-ready all season long
Baseball/Softball Infield Construction
Our team will assist you with the process of building up your pitching mound and creating an infield with the right dirt, grass, marking powder, and paint.
Troubleshooting & Testing Services
Having issues with your turfgrass? Our agronomic experts will help you with the troubleshooting process and offer soil testing and plant disease testing services.
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Should I Choose Natural Turfgrass or Artificial Turf for My Sports Field?
Natural turf has many benefits, including lower rates of player injury, cooler temperatures, and lower installation cost compared with artificial turf. Explore more differences between the two here.
Essential Resources for Athletic Turfgrass Maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions About Turfgrass Sports Fields:
What Are the Benefits of Natural Turf for Athletic Fields?
Natural turf provides many advantages over artificial turf. Properly maintained grass reduces injuries, stays cooler in hot temperatures, and provides a deep color and natural variation that’s aesthetically pleasing. For more information on the benefits, see our comparison of artificial and natural turf here.
What Type of Turfgrass Should I Choose for My Sports Field?
Common types of turfgrass for sports fields in the Midwest include Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fescue. At D & K Products, we sell a variety of grass seed blends to help you find the perfect variety for your field. Blending bluegrass and ryegrass will help combine the hardiness of bluegrass with the rapid germination of ryegrass to give you a resilient field that recovers quickly from wear and tear.
How Often Should I Plant Grass Seed on My Turfgrass Sports Field?
Planting more grass on an existing field, also known as overseeding, is vital to keeping your turfgrass thick and healthy. We recommend a full overseeding once per year in mid-August or mid-September. This is when conditions are optimal for growth, and it will help fill in your field for the coming year. You may also need to add grass seed more frequently in high-traffic areas during the athletic season to keep the grass strong and safe.