5 Guidelines for Selling Ideas to Your Greens Committee

“Sell” is Not a Four Letter Word Most of us never think of ourselves as salespeople, but we all have customers.  We are all selling something.  We sell our vision of the world to our children.  We sell the idea of a hunting trip to our spouses.  We sell to...

Sand Math: How Much Sand Do I Need For My Project?

We’re often asked to help calculate how much sand, topsoil, or stone will be needed for a particular job. Here are some common calculations and conversion factors to use when filling a hole or topdressing. FILLING A HOLE To determine how much sand, topsoil or...

Waupaca Sand’s Finest Stars in “Sand Masters”

Some sands are not meant to be brushed into aeration holes. Some sands are destined for stardom! Last week in the Wisconsin Dells, two ordinary piles of sand were transformed into amazing works of art by the “Sand Guys.” The Sand Guys were filming an...

A Common Field One Day, A Field of Honor Forever

The Flight 93 National Memorial will soon take its place alongside other U.S. sites of honor such as Gettysburg and Pearl Harbor. What began as an ordinary Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001 ended as a tragic day for our nation. Because of the actions of the 40...

Blaze A New Trail

We all know that natural stone pathways are the most cost-effective way to build access trails. Don’t interrupt your property’s natural beauty with concrete or asphalt. Use attractive TrailBlaze pathways in these areas: Paths to recreation areas Trails in...

Assistant Superintendent Seminar Second to None

It was great to see all the assistants at the 3rd annual Assistant Superintendent Seminar at Whispering Springs in Fond du Lac. This group of up-and-comers faces unique challenges as they strive to set themselves apart in the field they are so passionate about. The...