A lush, healthy baseball field is a quintessential part of the sporting experience. Healthy grass also creates a safe, even field to ensure players don’t trip and injure themselves. There are several essential rules, such as when to apply fertilizer when caring for a baseball field. Here are several to add to your landscaping plans.

How to Care for a Baseball Field

1. Fertilize

The right amount of fertilizer will promote healthy grass growth. Look for a high-quality fertilizer that contains nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients promote cellular health to keep plants strong. Apply fertilizer in spring when grasses enter their growing season. This ensures they have plenty of food as they grow.

2. Apply Weed Control Products

A weed-free field looks much nicer and will stay healthier because unsightly weeds aren’t robbing grass of nutrients. Apply herbicides and weed control products several times yearly, including spring and summer, when heavy rains occur. 

Rain and heat create the ideal conditions for weeds to grow. Weed suppressants target seeds before they can sprout, ensuring they don’t crowd the soil or kill the grass.

3. Mow Regularly

Mow regularly so grass doesn’t exceed 1 to 2 inches during spring and summer. Don’t, however, rake up grass clippings after mowing. 

Tall grass is more difficult for players to move around on because they might trip. You may accidentally tear up grass roots or damage the soil, which can prevent grass from maintaining strong roots that hold up to wear and tear during a baseball game.

Keep your fields and landscaping healthy by providing high-quality fertilizer from Oakley Professional Products. Based in Foristell, MO, they offer a wide range of products for many types of grasses. You’ll also find products for weed control, grass seed, and wild bird seed. Learn about all of these on their website or call (636) 673-2505 today to speak with a sales associate.