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Tools&Equipment | Products Xtreme Turf Makeover offers advanced diagnostic testing and three levels of synthetic turf maintenance from decom- paction to complete field removal. Xtreme Turf Makeover offers three levels of service: decompaction, deep cleaning and con- ditioning; infill extraction, separation, cleaning and reinsertion; and turf removal, disposal and site inspection. They also provide Xtreme Cleaning, a process which extracts the rubber and sand infill from the turf, and removes all dust and debris be- fore returning the infill to the field. With Xtreme Turf Makeover, there is no waste during the makeover process. The rubber infill and turf are either reused or recycled, nothing goes to the landfill. Xtreme Turf Makeover New synthetic turf maintenance equipment A new line of artificial turf maintenance, rejuvenation and turf removal services has been launched. frame to keep your synthetic or natural turf looking and performing great for years. The Estate Master gives you a 100-inch wide sweeping path where 24 steel-backed, staggered brushes give the turf a light grooming while throwing debris into three 17 cubic feet baskets. The optional mesh bottom allows infill to fall back down into synthetic turf while keeping debris in the basket. Single unit versions also available. 614-456-3502 Gardner of Florida Parker Estate Master for synthetic turf maintenance The Parker Estate Master is a tow-behind turf sweeper with cast iron wheels, sintered pinion gears, and tubular steel to this popular dethatching and surface aeration equipment. Turf managers know what makes grass grow and what practices they can use to keep their turf healthy. However, there are significant variables that effect how those practices can be applied, and which equipment is more suited to the job. Blades and tines respond differently to sandy soils, as compared to soils with clay and stones, and Northern grasses present a different set of challenges than their Southern counterparts. The ideal turf maintenance tool allows operators to make choices that adapt the machine to their unique set of circumstances. Now TurfTime Equipment engineers, responding to input from customers, are providing additional settings and choices to allow the Thatch Master to be adapted to its surroundings. TurfTime Equipment's upgraded Thatch Master The newest improvements to the THATCH MASTER dethatcher/verticutter are designed to add convenience and flexibility Aerate and loosen compacted soil in less time with less labor compared to walk-behind or pull-behind aerators even in the tightest of spaces with a Grasshopper AERA-vator coreless lawn aerator. The PTO-driven AERA-vator works without slicing or cutting, improving turf development and water absorption with little surface disruption. The patented vibrating tines deep-frac- ture soil instead of plugging cores, which means turf areas are immediately available for use. The AERA-vator attaches in place of the out-front mower deck for zero-turn maneuverability to improve tee boxes and compacted cart paths, or aerate large turf areas, such as athletic fields and parks, quickly and efficiently. Grasshopper TurfTime Equipment AERA-vator management technology that effectively reduces the overall watering requirements of plants, shrubs, trees, turf and agriculture by as much as 50% or more. A liquid blend of hygroscopic and humectant compounds, Hydretain acts like microscopic "water magnets" drawing vapor molecules together to form plant useable droplets from moisture which would otherwise be lost to evaporation. Hydretain ES Plus combines Hydretain's rootzone moisture management with an advanced naturally derived soil surfactant designed to improve penetration into and throughout hydrophobic soils. The new granular form puts the power of Hydretain in an easy to spread, quickly dissolvable granule that is convenient for dry spreader applications where liquid appli- cations are impractical or labor intensive. Ecologel Ecologel introduces new Hydretain Granular QD Ecologel Solutions, LLC introduces the all new Hydretain ES Plus Granular QD. Hydretain is a patented rootzone moisture Cleaner is the tool of choice to remove paint, and clean your artificial turf surface. It cleans without the abrasion of brushes and gives your field a renewed look. Also perfect for use in cleaning up bleacher seating areas, ramps and concourses around the stadium. Stop wearing down synthetic fibers! Stop wearing down the fibers on your synthetic turf field by scrubbing with brushes. The World Class Hover Washer Turf World Class Athletic Surfaces Verge granule's performance benefits, including a more uniform product distribution and less dust. It will be available for pur- chase beginning August 2012. A unique, clay-based granule developed exclusively for FMC, Verge breaks down quickly to re- lease the active ingredient and disappear into the landscape. Virtually dust- and odor-free, the new formulation is better for the applicator since it reduces exposure during application. Verge granule technology was developed by Oil-Dri Corporation, an in- dustry leader in micro-particles and mineral processing. FMC Professional Solutions Talstar XTRA featuring Verge granule technology Talstar XTRA granular insecticide featuring Verge Granule Technology is a new product combining Talstar XTRA with the 34 SportsTurf | September 2012 www.sportsturfonline.com