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Ground Etc.

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ABI presents Ground Etc, where we talk all things turf care and ground prep. This podcast is for grounds keepers, landscape contractors, and anyone interested in working in the dirt. From the right equipment, to the right crew, to the strategies needed to run a successful business. We talk to experts of the industry about the ground, the work, et cetera!
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The Renovate Australia Podcast is a place for us to talk about the different experiences with renovating, maintaining, and decorating our house in Australia. There are many different experiences that we have including different questions, advice, and discussions about the renovation and building of homes…
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If you're a crew leader or landscaping business owner, you won’t want to miss Pete’s top tier insights on creating high quality work for your customers and a high quality environment for your employees. Check out more of Ground Etc. on https://www.forcebyabi.com/ground-etcBy ABI Attachments
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It’s Season 2! Episode one is packed with useful info for anyone in ground care work. Scott Holmes sits down with his longtime business partner and ABI’s founder, Kevin Keigley, to talk about how he started his landscaping business, why he started inventing his own equipment, and what tips and tricks he’s learned over the years working in the lands…
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If your baseball field is in bad shape, making small adjustments isn’t enough to give you the consistent playability you need. Renovating your field gets down to the field’s base and gives you a fresh start. Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the home of the Reno Aces and the recent award recipient for the 2022 professional baseball field of the y…
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Ever wondered how people get into ballfield maintenance? Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper at the award-winning Greater Nevada Field, is here to tell you everything you need to know about getting started in sports field maintenance. Greater Nevada Field named Sports Field Management Association’s Field of the Year Article…
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In the studio for this episode is Taylor Coquillard; he’s here to help you get the most out of your baseball and softball grooming equipment. Taylor has loads of experience playing, coaching, and maintaining local fields. He knows his way around a ballfield and the challenges that come with working with limited time, labor, and budget for equipment…
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On Episode 3 of Ground Etc., we talk about where the water is going on your ballfield. Our guest, Cory Stoneburner, worked for a company that specialized in ball field installation and renovation. He has been with ABI for two years, and now he’s ready to discuss water pitfalls to avoid and recommend drainage setups to prevent flooding and wash outs…
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We’re back with Chuck White, of United Turf and Track. In this episode, we switch from discussing what goes on behind the scenes to how anyone can lead and empower their crew, on and off the infield. Whether you have a team of full-time people, or you are leading a small group of volunteers, we cover everything from tackling interpersonal issues to…
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Welcome to our premier episode of the Ground Etc. podcast. This season, we’re talking about all things infield grooming, and today we’re sitting down with a legend in the field: Chuck White. In our conversation with Chuck White, he gives us his life history, leadership concepts, and tips for leading and developing people, all of which led him to hi…
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Flowers around the outdoor space create a welcome aura to any lawn or landscape. Also, they do not need much care once you establish them. However, you must be careful while installing it. Or else, the plants may fail to take roots and die. Here are some steps that you should also keep in mind while installing flower bed plants, be it through profe…
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Spring is already here. That means it’s time to look a lot at your lawn care to-do list. You must start planning out for the next growing season. But do you know when to schedule your first lawn cutting service with the best lawn care services in Rochester? Read on to discover! Which month is the best for lawn cutting service? You can mark your cal…
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Sometimes, our property choices don’t align with our gardening dreams. Especially, in large townships, if you have a garden, there is a high probability that your plants are not receiving proper sunlight. But Gorski Landscaping has many amazing landscaping plants ideas (or better solutions), perfect for your garden inaccurate terms. Let us now dire…
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Best Low Maintenance Plants For Landscaping That Thrive With The Minimal CareCranesbillThis charming perennial is also known as “hardy or perennial geranium”. Though most landscaping and maintenance in Rochester companies overlook them – but that shouldn’t be the case. Because the plant forms a lovely mounding shape and blooms dainty flowers with a…
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CHEMICAL FREE WEED CONTROL 1. Mulching The best weed control company in Rochester covers garden soil with organic mulch to smother weeds. The layer of organic matter also prevents new weed seeds from germinating. Good sources of mulch to control weeds in lawns are – Wood chipsCompostGrass ClippingsStrawJust make sure to not use hay as it may contai…
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Do you have some dead patches in your lawn? Have you been tempted to purchase “lawn repair” products from your local gardening or hardware store? I’ve bought some of them, and regretted it for years after … Choosing the right product to repair the dead or struggling patches of grass in you lawn is not as easy as buying the cheapest or prettiest pro…
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Best time to do it in Adelaide is in November or in Autumn (March – May) Core the Lawn Mow over the soil and turf with the catcher attached to clear off the lawn surface Add Gypsum or other Clay Breaker Add a Wetting Agent Quality Lawn Top Dress Compost / Soil Quality Lawn Fertiliser Grass Seed Source: Heyne’s Garden Centre – Seasonal Lawn Mainten…
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Since moving into our house here in Adelaide in December 2012 we have been overwelmed by the amount of maintenance that we have needed to do on the house. The more I look around the place and live here, the more I am convinced that the previous owners never did anything to maintain the house. I’m not just talking about big jobs, but even small thin…
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Renovate Australia Podcast Episode 6 After weighing up for a long time whether to install residential solar power on our house here in South Australia we decided to go ahead and get some quotes on the costs associated with it. To start the process I visited a web-site called SolarQuotes.com.au that my brother in law recommended. The guy who runs …
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Since moving back to Australia I have noticed a huge trend of homes installing home solar power systems. As it turns out 10% of homes actually have solar power systems installed, and they are producing about 1% of the nation’s power. At the end of 2012 the rebate from the Australian government dropped by half of what it was. The funny thing is thou…
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Injuries suffered during DIY renovations and repairs is becoming increasingly common, especially in connection with sedentary life styles. There are a few things that we can do however to lower the chance of injury. After spending a week on crutches after I pulled my iliopsoas / hip flexor I started thinking about how common DIY injuries are and w…
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Like many issues that we have come up with during our home improvements there seems to be no clear cut “correct” way to do this. A lot of it comes down to personal preference. When the kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities were installed in our house they were installed first, and then the flooring was installed. While this is a common way to do i…
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Which is right, and which do you prefer? We discuss this in the latest Renovate Australia podcast … Builders prefer to do the baseboards first and then bring the tile right up to the tile. Home-owners generally prefer the look of doing the tile first and then installing the baseboard trim. If it is installed with the tile up to the baseboard trim …
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Now that we are back in Australia and starting to renovate, maintain, repair, and decorate our new house in Adelaide I think it’s time to start a new podcast! We will see where this goes but the plan is to engage in more conversations, seek and give advice, and have some fun as we settle and work on our new house. Music is “Do What You Can” by Lee …
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