Breathe life into soil with Agriox

If there is one thing you cannot have too much of in soil, it is oxygen. Agriox is more efficient than physical aerification processes because air doesn't provide as much oxygen as Agriox can provide. Together, physical aeration techniques complemented by Agriox's increased soil oxygen, leads to optimal spring time green up and healthy turf. As many sod growers and golf course superintendents experienced a setback in spring greenup and growth due to late March frosts, Agriox is helping turf professionals nationwide more than ever. Read More

Dry as a desert: Geoponics can help

Droughts and deserts: Turfgrass, golf courses, home lawns and gardens need not burn up, dry out and turn brown due to dry weather. In fact, Geoponics offers two powerhouse solutions for dry soil that can keep plants, including turfgrass and gardens, vibrant and healthy in low water conditions. These environmentally sustainable solutions are ProfaSorb and Humawet. They are both soil surfactants. They are both much more than soil surfactants. [caption id="attachment_1072" align="alignleft" width="844"] Drought solutions #1: Humawet helps hold moisture, reduce water usage and includes organic matter considered to be the single most effective agent for sustainable agriculture.[/caption]     Read More

Geoponics leads the way on National Golf Day

On the heels of Earth Day, Geoponics, an environmentally friendly company serving the golf and turf industries, is planning to bring sustainable methods to National Golf Day celebrations. Industry leaders will celebrate the 10^th Annual National Golf Day in Washington, D.C., and across the country, on Wednesday, April 26. Several leaders will start a bit early this year with the National Mall Service Project scheduled Tuesday morning to provide beautification as a community service initiative to benefit the National Park Service. [caption id="attachment_1056" align="alignleft" width="640"] Geoponics, maker of Endurant Turf Colorants, celebrates National Golf Day.[/caption]         Read More

Golf superintendents rally to save baby

Golf course superintendents and turf industry leaders rally to support the family of a premature baby boy. Rob Vaughan, known as Dr. Turf Paint, has been a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America for more than 30 years. When his son, baby Asa Vaughan, was born four weeks premature with complications in pregnancy six weeks prior to the birth, the turf industry stepped up to the plate.

Born on the first day of spring, Dr. Turf Paint's son begins a fight for his life

[caption id="attachment_1015" align="alignleft" width="540"] Baby Asa born on the first day of spring to parents Rob Vaughan, a.k.a. "Dr. Turf Paint," and Heather Watkins-Vaughan. Golf course superintendents in the Carolinas and across the country quickly rallied in support of the family.[/caption] "It was time to give back," said Jennifer Seevers, of Geoponics, a Florida-based corporation best known for its popular Endurant turf colorants, among other environmentally friendly turf products. Read More

Golf & turf: Lowering the environmental footprint

When we celebrate Earth Day, we mean it. Geoponics is lowering the environmental footprint of golf courses, the golf industry, athletic fields, home lawns and farms. [caption id="attachment_1047" align="alignleft" width="250"] Earth Day 2017: Using Geoponics products, including surfactants & Endurant turf colorants, is measurably decreasing the environmental footprint in golf.[/caption] Endurant turf colorants replaced the old common environmentally costly practice of overseed. Endurant is lowering the environmental footprint of golf by reducing the practices of overseeding, including overwatering and over fertilizing. While Endurant gained in popularity over the course of 10 years, overseeding practices declined by 50 percent in the same 10 year period, according to Golf Management Magazine and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. The effect on the golf industry alone has been dramatic as indicated by recent studies. Geoponics has expanded to offering more alternatives to home users whose lawn care practices can have an even more dramatic effect due to their collective acreage. Read More

Geoponics: Healthier earth, healthier turf

Everyday is Earth Day. There is no reason for green grass to come at the expense of clean water. Geoponics is on a mission to help turf growers, golf course superintendents, sod farmers and landscape managers benefit from more sustainable products and education. We are continually offering more of these solutions to home users as well. [caption id="attachment_1044" align="alignleft" width="277"] Earth Day: Geoponics uses science to help grow turf grass in ways that cause less damage to water, requires less irrigation water and minimizes chemical usage as well as prevents over-fertilization practices.[/caption]   Every product in the line helps to minimize water usage, protect waterways from runoff damage and limit the usage of pesticides and harsh chemicals. At the same time, Geoponics’ alternatives provide optimal plant and soil health. There is no additional cost to growing turf sustainably, only an added benefit of a healthy surrounding environment with longer term plant and soil health in mind. Read More

Geoponics launches new website, SoilGlue.com

Soil Glue is an affordable top-notch solution to soil stability. Soil Glue reduces costs and improves aesthetics of maintaining dirt driveways, parking areas, paths or bunkers. Soil Glue is effective in preventing erosion and controlling dust. [caption id="attachment_1066" align="alignleft" width="981"] Geoponics launches SoilGlue.com, offering soil stabilization, including for the easiest, most economical way to keep bunkers well-maintained.[/caption] The amount of Soil Glue applied will depend upon the level of stability required. Soil Glue is applied to the surface of the soil, forming a protective, yet flexible film that eliminates dust, prevents mud and controls erosion. Read More

Tweets of March: Turf tips, tweets & pics

We rounded up some of the best Tweets-- and other social media posts-- from our turf friends during the month of March.

Make America Green Again: Tweet of the Month from Trump National

[caption id="attachment_1023" align="alignleft" width="500"] Winning the Web: Making America Green Again using Endurant Premium Turf Colorant at Trump National.[/caption] Read More

Makeover of the month: Home landscape

Endurant turf colorants-- including colorants for home lawns, mulch and landscapes-- lead to impressive makeovers daily. During the month of March, this Oklahoma home lawn stood out as a favorite. [caption id="attachment_1007" align="alignleft" width="660"] Of all the lawn and landscape makeovers powered by Endurant turf colorants this month, this Oklahoma home lawn was a leader.[/caption] Endurant turf colorants are grass paints, but they are more than that. Endurant is used on mulch, shrubs, trees and in other landscape applications. Endurant is what makes sport turf look amazing even on HDTV. The high definition shows any flaw, but Endurant keeps it nearly flawless. Read More

Turf pro: How to keep healthy warm season grass all year

Q&A: Geoponics & Virginia Golf Course Superintendent Jay Wade

Each season has its challenges for growing healthy turfgrass. Particularly challenging is maintaining that vibrant green color expected by golf club members and tournament players, regardless of climate, weather or water restrictions. So when Geoponics heard of a man in Virginia who maintained a green golf course throughout the year, throughout a multitude of growing conditions, pleasing members with his handling of warm season grasses even during cool weather, we wanted to hear how he did it. Golf Course Superintendent Jay Wade shares how he maintains healthy turf throughout the seasons. Here is our brief interview. [caption id="attachment_994" align="alignleft" width="600"] Endurant keeps warm season grasses gorgeous and playable throughout the cold winters. Magnolia Green Golf Club uses Endurant on Celebration Bermudagrass, lasting four months.[/caption]   Read More