FIELD OF THE YEAR SCHOOLS & PARKS BASEBALL
Level and category of submission : Schools & Parks Baseball Field manager : Scott Heren Title : Head groundskeeper Education : Degrees in Horticulture and Business
Experience : I started my turf career as a golf course superintendent for roughly 15 years . I then came to a private high school , Providence Catholic , and was their groundskeeper for 12 years . This included eight athletic fields including a football field converted to turf . This also included the 70-acre surrounding campus . I then went to North Central College in Naperville , Ill ., for four years , which featured a turf football field and natural grass baseball and softball fields . I have since returned to Providence Catholic , where I have been the last two and a half years .
Original construction : 1976 Turfgrass : Perennial rye , Kentucky bluegrass
Overseed : In season I use a Triple Play blend of straight perennial rye . When I aerify and rehab , I use a 50 / 50 blend of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye . Rates vary depending on wear and tear .
Rootzone : Clay Drainage System : 4 ” perforated tile in foul territory
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