LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
In this image , the tree on the left was treated with a plant growth regulator via soil application , while the tree on the right was not . The treated tree saw more chlorophyll production and less overall growth , which gives it a more visually appealing , healthier look .
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LANDSCAPE PGRs are an invaluable tool for sports field managers looking to optimize their field management programs while maintaining high standards of landscape care . With tight maintenance schedules , limited staff , and growing responsibilities , sports field managers can ’ t afford to let landscape plants dictate their workload . PGRs offer a proactive , valuable management solution that helps crews maximize productivity while ensuring plants stay visually appealing — all while reducing labor demands , saving costs , reducing unwanted growth , and promoting healthier , more-resilient plants .
By integrating PGRs into plant health care programs , sports field managers can create safer , more aesthetically pleasing complexes while allowing their crews to focus on what matters most — keeping the playing field game ready with critical tasks such as cultural practices , field preparation and maintaining irrigation schedules .
The next time you walk through your sports facility , consider the hedges , ground covers and trees that need constant trimming . With PGRs , you can take control of plant growth , allowing your crews to stay ahead of maintenance while keeping the site looking professional year-round .
The shrub on the left was treated with a plant growth regulator and experienced reduced growth , less green waste and more efficient use of plant energy .
Rebecca Knapp , CSFM , is a technical advisor for Arborjet | Ecologel . She is a Certified Sports Field Manager , International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and earned a Sustainable Landscape Management certificate from the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association . She focuses her time on supporting sports field managers , golf course superintendents and turf / plant health care professionals with solutions for soil , plant nutrition and water efficiency . She can be reached at rknapp @ arborjet . com . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com March 2025 | SportsField Management
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