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06 | In the news

Special event for women planned at October’s Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky. 16 | Research

Research pegs distillery stillage as a turf fertilizer

Golf’s growing pains must be addressed Need for renovations and concerns over labour shortages and water issues mustn’t fall behind game’s growth BY

MIKE JIGGENS

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04 | From the editor

Artificial turf: On lawns? No

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By Mike Jiggens

Artificial turf: On lawns? No

Artificial turf has long been a point of contention in this industry. A love-hate relationship with synthetic grass has existed since the early days of “Astro Turf” which several professional sports franchises adopted more than a half-century ago.

Although the product has vastly improved over the decades and looks and feels much more like natural turf, it continues to have its detractors.

Sports fields have always been the most publicized places for artificial surfaces, but inroads into residential settings have been made in recent years. For homeowners desiring season-long green grass without the need for water, fertilizer and pest control products, it’s not as simple as buying a synthetic surface and having it professionally installed in their front or back yards. Most municipalities in Canada have bylaws in place that prohibit the installation of artificial turf lawns in residential settings.

Even if these municipalities enforce water restrictions or bans year after year due to extreme drought, they still won’t approve artificial turf in their neighbourhoods.

The rules regarding artificial turf for residential lawn purposes in the United Kingdom aren’t so stringent, it seems. Nevertheless, a recent survey

conducted by MyBuilder.com has found the popularity of artificial turf lawns – or “gardens” as they are referred to in Great Britain – is waning.

According to the survey, inquiries about artificial turf meant for lawns is down 48 per cent year on year, and 24 per cent of Britons surveyed wish to see a full ban imposed on synthetic turf lawns. A further 57 per cent are adamant that they’d never have artificial turf installed at their place of residence. Most of these people were 55 years of age or older.

It sticks out like a sore thumb and ‘cheapens’ the neighbourhood

This clearly indicates that as people age, they’re not concerned about the need to mow their lawns on a regular basis or to provide the necessary maintenance. In fact, this suggests they embrace the work involved.

Opinions varied throughout the United Kingdom. Wales was the most in favour of a ban on artificial lawns, at 34 per cent. At the opposite end, Northern Ireland accounted for only 18 per cent wishing a ban.

The survey found the demand for artificial turf in the U.K. was 66 per cent lower in 2022 than it was the previous year. Meanwhile, the demand for lawn maintenance has reached its highest level ever, with a yearon-year increase of 15 per cent

this past May and an 87 per cent increase in 2022 over 2021.

A British landscaper who commented on the survey’s findings said the results aren’t surprising, given that the Welsh government is working to impose a ban amid growing negativity about synthetic turf in the media. He added, however, that people on the fence about having an artificial turf lawn installed must carefully weigh the pros and cons.

Personnel from MyBuilder. com noted the four main pros associated with artificial turf include its year-round aesthetic appeal, not having to irrigate, the lower level of maintenance required and its ability to be kept cleaner.

But the cons were just as numerous. They included the higher cost of purchase and installation, its impact on the natural environment, its potential for poor drainage and the level of heat it generates.

Artificial turf has its place. As a playing surface on sports fields, it makes perfect sense. Adding an artificial field to a municipality’s inventory of natural grass fields allows natural fields to be temporarily taken out of play for recovery purposes or for allowing games to continue following significant rain events.

But an artificial turf lawn just seems so out of place. Unlike a sports field, a synthetic lawn has no practical value. It sticks out like a sore thumb in the landscape and “cheapens” a neighbourhood.

There’s a place for everything, but a residential lawn is not the place for artificial turf.

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PERFECTION DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. SOMETIMES, IT TAKES

Flooded N.S. course gets attention it needs to host tournament

Staff at the Ashburn Golf Club near Halifax have been working around the clock to ensure the golf course is ready to host the 109th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

Recent torrential downpours in Nova Scotia left their mark on the golf course. The water level of the river that runs through the course had swollen to more than three metres higher than normal, the irrigation pumphouse was flooded, and other infrastructure damage was reported.

Naturalized lawns may be greenlighted in Belleville, Ont.

City council in Belleville, Ont. is considering the allowance of naturalized lawns, suggesting a more natural environment is important for the biodiversity of the planet.

Neighbouring communities, including Quinte West and Prince Edward County, have already gone that route.

The most recent amendment to the city’s lawn maintenance bylaw was made about 10 years ago. Council will determine its potential move towards naturalization at its next meeting in August.

Approval granted for sports complex despite cost overrun

Being touted as the Cadillac of recreation centres, the new Whitby (Ont.) Sports Complex has received 8-1 approval by city council despite being $43.4 million over its budgeted amount.

The project’s overall price tag is $154,865,866.

Among the facility’s amenities will be a twin ice pad arena, an aquatic centre, double gymnasium, tennis and basketball courts and an outdoor artificial sports field.

Special event for women planned at October’s Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky.

It is estimated that about 20 per cent of those who attend Equip Exposition each year in Louisville, Ky. – among the more than 25,000 delegates or exhibitors – are women. A new event is being introduced this fall at Expo – the inaugural Women’s Leadership Reception – which will help them connect and build their industry network.

The reception is sponsored by SiteOne and Belgard, and will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5-6 p.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

$43.4M

Overbudgeted amount for project

“Women are a key demographic in the landscape contracting and outdoor power equipment industries,” Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition, said. “It made sense to create programming that serves them.”

Whether registered as exhibitors,

landscape contractors, distributors, or dealers, all women attendees may participate in the reception. Attendees must RSVP to attend when they register. After the reception, shuttle transportation will be provided from the KEC to the KFC Yum! Center for the concerts by Third Eye Blind and Dylan Scott that evening.

Equip Expo has learned there is keen interest in bringing together women leaders across the green industry.

“As a woman in a leadership role in what has always been considered a man’s industry, I am increasingly proud to attend events like EXPO and gain strength, knowledge and encouragement from fellow female attendees,” Donna Vignocchi Zych, president of ILT Vignocchi, said.

For many women, attending Equip Exposition is about seeing the latest equipment and innovations in the field.

Rise in river height that spilled onto Ashburn Golf Club course metres

Golf ’ s growing pains must be addressed

Need for renovations and concerns over labour shortages and water issues mustn’t fall behind game’s growth. By Mike Jiggens

The game of golf has had a lot going for it the past few years, since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. The number of rounds has increased, more golfers have migrated to the game, including more women and juniors, and course renovations are on the rise.

“All of that is a really big opportunity for the game,” says George Waters, senior manager of the USGA Green Section education program.

He points out, however, that despite the newfound interest in the game, golfer satisfaction is “frustratingly low.”

Waters was among the featured speakers at February’s Ontario Turfgrass Sympo -

sium, held at the University of Guelph.

“What are people finding when they come to the game? When they come to play, are they finding something that’s worth their time and money and something they want to keep doing?”

Waters, whose background is in golf course design, maintenance and construction, having been involved in renovation and restoration projects at such venues as Pinehurst No. 2, the California Golf Club and various courses in Canada, says golf’s success can also be problematic. For example, most golf courses have become so busy that they’ve contributed to a slower pace of play which “drives golfers crazy” in terms of their enjoyment of a round of golf,

he says.

The USGA conducted golfer satisfaction research a couple of years ago and found that the experience of playing a round of golf was often on par with dealing with the federal government and airlines.

“This is something to be concerned about,” Waters says.

From the perspective of the golf course, issues such as labour shortages and water restrictions have become more common and have become a factor in golfer satisfaction, he adds.

“Expectations are not always in great alignment with the resources and reality that different golf courses are working within.”

Labour shortages on golf courses have presented a problem in recent years despite golf’s growth launched during COVID.

‘Features that were cool can be hard to maintain if you don’t have the staff’

The labour shortage issue is one that golf courses are experiencing worldwide. Many clubs have increased their pay scale for maintenance workers but are still having difficulty finding those who want to work.

Waters says golf courses contemplating renovation work must consider such matters as labour and water availability, noting labour was once plentiful and wages were cheaper.

“All of a sudden, golf course features that were really cool and were integral parts of the course can be really hard to maintain if you don’t have the staff available to maintain them. You’ve got to change your maintenance practices, you’ve got to make a lot of adjustments, and the expectation part of that plays a big role. Expectations can be slower to adjust to than the reality of a golf course labour situation, and that can lead to unhappy customers.”

Waters says renovations present an opportunity to address satisfaction challenges as well as address sustainability issues, including both financial and environmental sustainability. He adds it’s an opportunity to put a golf course on a good path for the future as a business and as part of the landscape and environment.

“Finding balance between design, maintenance and expectations is really a key to that. It’s really not as easy as one might think. Realistic expectations and good planning are essential for success.”

Expectations of what a project delivers or what it will cost to maintain after the fact can be misaligned with the resources available, Waters says, adding something meant to be positive can become negative and problematic.

California Club’s restoration project

The goal of the California Golf Club restoration project, he says, was to return to the classic 1920s bunkering style of architect Alister MacKenzie. The club was willing to invest what was necessary to bring the bunkering back and to ensure everything would be maintained afterward. The project produced good results, including hand-edging, with the club wishing to increase its profile by breaking into the world’s top 100 rankings and bolstering its membership.

Both goals were achieved, Waters says, but there was a financial price to be paid. He warns that golf clubs can often have lofty expectations, but the resources might not be there to support them or the necessary

post-care.

“That’s where the balance question comes into play.”

Putting greens are a golf course’s most important playing area and are typically the most expensive to maintain on a square footage basis. Renovation work done on greens involves improved drainage and the use of better turf varieties.

Waters asked his audience if greens renovation projects are meant to address existing problems or if their goal is to change the greens’ performance. Thinking about such things will help the decision-making process with a greater insight into the amount of money needed.

It’s important the balance component is considered from the beginning of a project through to its completion, he says, noting that green speed is an issue that can be problematic, both in terms of finances and its environmental sustainability.

“Green speeds are faster today than what the putting green contours were really designed for.”

The impact from that, he says, is a decrease in playable area which equates to a loss of its original architectural interest and a green’s ability to spread out wear and tear. A green that isn’t playing well because it’s

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too fast might be more maintenance-related than architectural in nature.

Green speed expectations

Waters says that when greens are being renovated, it’s easy to forget about green speed expectations and the conditioning required once the job is complete.

“If I build a cool and crazy green, will that match what’s there on the rest of the property? And will it be unplayable for what they want to do on the maintenance side of things?”

Ways to get the most from a putting green renovation project, he says, includes selecting better, adaptive grasses that can save time and money and reduce the risk of damage, addressing growing environments and being mindful of long-term maintenance programs. More golf courses in Canada and the northern regions of the United States are switching to grasses that better adapt to colder winters and transition into spring with little to no damage.

“If you’re able to achieve some of the architectural goals and build in a little bit of ease of maintenance in the process without compromising too much, you can really set up a facility into a good space for a really long time and save a lot of money in

the long run.”

When renovating greens, considerations must include shade and air movement, Waters says. Greens that are regrassed and have upgraded drainage need sunlight.

“Failing to address tree issues, you end up in the same situation.”

Golf courses are apt to be temporarily closed during renovations which, Waters says, is an ideal opportunity to thin or prune trees and strategically place fans near greens.

Green speed has become the “de facto” measuring stick for gauging putting green quality because it’s measurable when using a Stimpmeter, he says, but adds the notion that what gets measured gets managed isn’t necessarily the right train

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Green speed isn’t the primary concern among golf courses in Scotland and Ireland, Waters says. Instead, firmness and trueness are the greater focus. It’s his hope that the GS3 ball will allow golf courses to take a more holistic viewpoint about what is required for a good and healthy putting green.

When renovating greens, considerations must include shade and air movement, especially when greens are regrassed and have upgraded drainage.

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Are biosolids good for turf, or just bull?

Here’s the ‘poop’ on biosolids research.

By Dr. Sara Stricker

The turfgrass industry is always looking for innovative solutions for age-old problems. To maintain a healthy and functional turf stand, we strategically apply fertilizers. Unfortunately, the demand for conventional synthetic fertilizers is on the rise and the future availability and sustainability of these products is uncertain.

Synthetic fertilizers typically contain the three plant macro-nutrients which are nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). Nitrogen is manufactured using the Haber-Bosch process which creates ammonia by heating and pressurizing nitrogen from the air over a hydrogen source such as natural gas or coal. Phosphorus is extracted from mined phosphate rock using sulfuric acid. The largest deposit of phosphate is found in North Carolina. Potassium originates as potash, which is also known as potassium chloride. Approximately 30 per cent of the world’s potash is mined from an area of Saskatchewan, which was an ancient inland sea.

The mining process for these raw materials is environmentally destructive and

the manufacturing process creates waste products such as phosphogypsum, which may contain radioactive materials. We also know that the inappropriate use of fertilizers can lead to salt accumulation, chemical leaching, fertilizer runoff and poor soil health.

If we look back into history, we can see evidence of fertilizer use going back into the age of ancient Romans. Wood ash would be spread on fields, which had a similar effect as agricultural lime. Wood ash contains calcium, potassium, phos-

phorus, and magnesium. In terms of commercial fertilizer, wood ash would be about 0-1-3 (N-P-K). An archaeobotanist at the University of Oxford states that we have been using livestock manure for nearly 8,000 years. In one study, chicken litter was evaluated to be 0.14-0.07-0.06, swine pit slurry was 8-4-5, and dairy cow manure was 46-19-33. Guano (excrement from seabirds) has been used in Peru for more than two thousand years. The guano of seabirds is highly effective due to their diet of fish and is packed with nitrogen,

Based on research by Vighnesh Lakshmana Sukhu, MSc

Vighnesh Lakshmana Sukhu, MSc, measures soil organic matter content in the lab.

Dr. Sara Stricker is the communications and outreach co-ordinator at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

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phosphate, and potassium. This guano fertilizer clocks in at about 12-12-3, but the N-P-K composition of guano will vary based on the bird species and location in the world.

Long story short – “organic” fertilizers are old news!

The poop on biosolids

What if I told you there is a more local source of macro-nutrients, and you won’t need to chop wood, chase birds or muck out a pig pen? In fact, every household in Canada is a source for this pipeline of fertilizer... but we prefer to call it “biosolids.”

That doesn’t mean we are spreading raw human sewage! Not only would it smell horrendous, but it would pose a significant risk for spreading human and animal pathogens. Biosolids are nutrient-rich materials that are produced from purified human waste to create fertilizers.

What do we currently do with our poop?

Rural homes have septic tanks; the waste gets flushed, accumulated in an underground tank, concentrated over time, and then eventually pumped out when the tank is full. The septic contents are then either piped into a nearby municipal system or dumped in specific landfills. Municipal wastewater systems will use a combination of physical and chemical filters to remove solids, nutrients, and contaminants and the remaining wastewater is then released into a nearby lake or river. Unfortunately, none of the wastewater management systems currently in place is infallible – some pollutants are inevitably released into the environment while processing human sewage.

Fertilizing turfgrass with biosolids provides an alternative pathway for biosolids that is practical, environmentally friendly and sustainable. We seem to have an endless supply of this kind of manure. Also, since is it unlikely that someone will turn their lawn into a salad, we have a much

Clippings are collected at a trial plot at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

Maybe biosolids could be your ‘No. 2’ option

lower risk for spreading human pathogens when using biosolids on turf as opposed to on other agricultural crops. Not that we should go completely wild – it is still important to process and sterilize the sewage before application to turf!

Biosolids do not pose the same environmental risks as inorganic fertilizers (less leaching and volatilization), and they provide organic matter and essential nutrients to improve health and soil quality. We need to be a little careful about the salt and ammonia levels from human waste (which can cause burn symptoms), but the iron content of biosolids can lead to a dark-green colour which is desirable. Studies have also shown increased microbial activity in soil treated with biosolids, which can support and bolster the natural nitrogen cycle. This leads to healthier turf and possibly... less disease?

If you’ve been in the turf business for a few years, you might recall a product called Milorganite. This biosolid fertilizer is produced in Milwaukee, Wis., but product can no longer be shipped to Canada. In 2015 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency set a ruling that the allowable detection limit for pathogens in fertilizers should mimic the standards for food products. This seems a tad extreme, since processed biosolids should be sterile, but that’s beyond our control. This legislation means that biosolid products need to be produced locally.

Biosolids and disease suppression

In a study at the University of Guelph, the application of biosolids produced in Cambridge and Toronto suppressed dollar spot disease to levels comparable with the inorganic fertilizer and significantly lower than the non-fungicide/non-fertilized control. Unsurprisingly, the fungicide treatment was the best at suppressing dollar spot, but it is promising to think

that biosolids could be incorporated into a management regime in a way that reduces disease AND risk of fertilizer leaching in one fell swoop. The biosolids reduced dollar spot disease severity by 29–59 per cent compared to the control.

In addition to providing disease suppression, a second experiment by the same researcher captured soil health data. All treatments resulted in similar soil organic matter content and aggregate stability, but the microbial respiration for the Lystek biosolid treatment was often the highest. One of the two biosolid treatments slightly decreased the soil pH, which may mean that pathogens that cause take-all patch and pink snow mould

would be suppressed at this lower soil pH, but we don’t have data on those diseases to make a solid conclusion. We also think that repeated use of biosolid and manure products will have added impacts on soil and turf health, but a longer trial would be needed to capture those effects.

At the end of the day, are we ready to completely replace commercial fungicides and synthetic fertilizers with human manure products? No.

But could they be used in addition to other products to reduce disease severity and improve soil health? YES! Give it a go. Don’t flush these findings out. Maybe biosolids could be your “number two” option.

For more information about the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, visit www.GuelphTurfgrass.ca or follow @GuelphTurf on social media. Read the full thesis this article was based on at https://hdl.handle. net/10214/26336

When productivity matters, choose

Research pegs distillery stillage as a fertilizer

Early experiments show distillery stillage, via milk permeate, produces promising results as a turf fertilizer. By

Mike Jiggens

Early experimentation into an alternative form of turfgrass fertilizer is showing promise. A science student from the University of Ottawa is leading an ongoing research project in which distillery stillage is being used to help grow grass.

Jessica Gaudet shared her findings online in February with an audience attending the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium in Guelph.

The project – a collaboration between Almonte-based Dairy Distillery and the University of Ottawa – has been conducted in two parts. The first was to transform a dairy waste product into ethanol while the second part was the transformation of distillery waste into a plant fertilizer.

When milk is transformed into such products as butter and cream, the fats and proteins are removed, leaving a lactose sugar solution, or milk permeate, behind.

Gaudet has been working with Parmalat’s Winchester, Ont.-based plant which gets its milk supply from dairy farms in the vicinity.

About 100,000 litres of milk permeate are produced daily, but it’s a waste product that requires proper disposal at a cost. It isn’t permissible to pour the permeate down the drain because of its high sugar content.

Instead, an arrangement has been made with Dairy Distillery to take the sugar source and transform it into vodka. Gaudet said that when making vodka, if 20,000 litres of milk permeate stillage are used, 20,000 litres of ethanol aren’t being created. The new waste product is called distillery stillage which can be used as fertilizer.

She said some research has already been done in this field, so it’s not new.

“It’s been especially popular in Brazil where they have a huge production of sugar cane.”

The milk permeate no longer contains lactose because it was broken down during the fermentation process in making vodka. What remains is a “dead yeast” that accumulated during fermentation.

Gaudet said it, too, can’t simply be poured

down the drain because the yeast has a high biological oxygen demand. The distillery will drain it but will pay a higher fee to the municipality for the water treatment. If the distillery wishes to deal with a higher volume of the waste product, it must pay a fee for its proper disposal.

The research project was to determine if a fertilizer product could be developed from the stillage.

Gaudet said the stillage is a nutrient-rich solution – a fact that triggered interest in the product as a possible fertilizer in the first place. The stillage was particularly analyzed for its nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content and was compared with Miracle-Gro – a consumer product readily available in most garden stores. She said the goal was to determine if a fertilizer could be developed from distillery stillage that would be as effective as other available products.

High phosphorus, potassium content Analysis revealed a somewhat higher nitro-

Studies have been conducted at the University of Ottawa that has found distillery stillage shows promise as a turf fertilizer. The research begins with milk permeate.

gen content was found in the stillage than that found in Miracle-Gro, but the amounts of phosphorus and potassium were significantly higher in the stillage. There was also a lot of salt, and plants weren’t faring well during the initial stages of the research project.

It was determined the stillage needed to be diluted to approximate what was found in Miracle-Gro. The dilution process, however, decreased the nitrogen content which prompted Gaudet to add nitrogen as urea. It wasn’t a significant amount but, without it, good growth wouldn’t have been realized, she said.

Greenhouse experiments at the University of Ottawa initially focused on pepper plants before turfgrass was added to the study. The latter was done as a side experiment.

Consequently, less data has been generated from the turfgrass experiment.

“But we got such good results that we decided to see what we can do with it, but most of our data was for fruit-producing plants.”

For the turfgrass experiments, seeds were planted into small cones to compare results from inputs of only water, Miracle-Gro and distillery stillage. The experiment was conducted over an eight-week period during which the individual cones were fertilized once a week. The turfgrass was clipped when deemed necessary.

At the experiment’s conclusion, the turfgrass was dried to obtain the dry shoot rate. Little growth was realized with the cone that was watered only. The cones fertilized with Miracle-Gro and distillery stillage produced significant growth, and no notable difference was acknowledged between the two.

Gaudet said she was excited by the results. A small area at the University of Ottawa was set aside last summer for a six-week field experiment in which two rectangular plots were stripped of their previous cover and, with more soil added, were seeded and watered until germination was realized. There wasn’t sufficient space for a plot to allow Miracle-Gro to be applied, but the one in which the distillery stillage was applied weekly produced a thick, green cover.

Electric going bigger in turf machinery

Five reasons

to

consider electric-powered equipment in landscaping, golf and parks projects.

By Lars Arnold

Battery-powered tools and equipment are not new to turf pros, but until recently, “electric” typically meant the smaller stuff. Now, machines often thought of as diesel-dependent construction equipment are electrifying a path into this segment – and they’re exceeding expectations.

Smaller heavy equipment like mini excavators and compact wheel loaders are going electric and gaining momentum. So, why should you consider adding electric machines to your arsenal? Here are five great reasons.

The power hasn’t diminished

Compact excavators and wheel loaders are great for grading, earthmoving, digging, loading material and much more. I’ve seen landscapers, golf superintendents and parks and rec crews get very creative in how they use this equipment, and they depend on that diesel power to get bigger jobs done

So, let’s address the elephant in the room: power. Some people think an electric machine must be inferior to a diesel machine in this regard, but I can assure you that’s not the case. In fact, in addition to matching or exceeding the power of diesel models, electric equipment offers other advantages.

One of the most popular traits is that an electric motor provides instant torque as soon as you start running the machine. There’s no feeling of a slight delay, which can happen with diesel equipment. And in most cases, these machines have the same (or nearly the same) specs as their

conventional counterparts.

Bottom line: You won’t experience a drop in performance. In fact, I frequently hear from users who are pleasantly surprised that an electric machine matches up to and actually feels stronger and more powerful than diesel.

An electric machine is used to grade land in a new residential neighbourhood, providing a lower noise level without harmful emissions.

Lars Arnold is product manager, Sustainable Power, Volvo Construction Equipment.

Battery power

Charging is simpler than it seems

First, many people in the turfgrass industry have used electric equipment like mowers and tools, so you’re likely more experienced with this than a construction contractor is. Charging a machine like a compact excavator or wheel loader is not drastically different.

And if you are new to electric, you should know that you can use the same outlets found in most garages and homes. You can also go with a different setup. Think of it like filling your car with gasoline. Would you rather do it with a gas can or a fuel pump? The same logic applies for electric: The more power you can put into your machine, the faster it will charge.

The best setup is a 240-volt Level 2 AC-charging outlet that utilizes an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug. Don’t let the terminology intimidate you – this is the same setup recommended for electric cars and many household appliances, and it’s easy to install if you don’t already have it. You could also use a regular 120-volt outlet, but charging will take quite a bit longer. There are also options like off-board DC fast chargers and solar-powered chargers that are getting better and more prevalent every day.

Batteries often last a full shift

Compact equipment can be used in so many ways, and the differences can affect how long the batteries last. I recommend charging whenever you have a pause in your workday. I’ve seen customers who need a quick charge at lunch doing heavier work like cutting and grading. Meanwhile, customers who use the machine intermittently or in lighter applications have found that a charge can last them all day.

To give you an idea, electric machines can often work for four to six hours – and keep in mind that given the stops and starts of most work, it’s rare for a machine to actually be in operation for that long. Electric machines also include an automatic shutdown feature, so when an operator stops running the machine, the electric motor turns off almost immediately. And to get working again, the electric motor turns on instantly and provides immediate power.

With diesel equipment, operating time is defined by the engine runtime, and a lot of those hours are counted while the machine is idle. So, 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might only equate to 6,000 or 7,000 hours on a comparable electric machine. These saved hours lower operating costs, improve total cost of ownership and boost resale value.

Maintenance is easier; operating is nicer

Another major advantage of electric equipment is that diesel exhaust fluid and filters are not needed. Essentially, the only supplies required are grease and hydraulic oil. This is much different than a conventional machine that requires fluid, filter and component checks as often as every day, with additional cyclical preventive fluid and filter maintenance. In general, the lifetime of battery-electric components should be equal to or better than that of the diesel engine on a conventional machine.

Workers will also love electric equipment because they can easily talk over the lower noise and vibration, improving jobsite communication and making their day less exhausting. People are shocked at how quiet these machines can be!

Boost your long-term bottom line

More governments are adopting clean air policies, and private companies are setting their own sustainability goals, so if you’re looking to make an easy-but-significant impact, electric equipment is a winwin. And of course, a lot of landscaping, golf and municipal work occurs in areas where noise and emissions are frowned upon or even restricted. The ability to get more work done (compared with handheld tools) with less noise and zero emissions is a huge advantage that can win jobs or simplify existing projects.

My biggest advice when it comes to the numbers: Don’t get hung up on the purchase price. The total cost of ownership helps make up for a higher-priced machine, and your dealer may be able to help you find grants or incentives.

Our conservative estimate is that

Electric and battery-powered machinery is no longer confined to smaller-sized equipment. It is now powering heavier equipment and providing the same eco-friendly attributes.

maintenance costs will be 35 per cent lower and you’ll see up to a 45 per cent reduction in hours on the operating hour meter, which reduces wear and tear and preserves residual value. Plus, there’s the value of being able to do work you couldn’t do before.

Electric excavators and wheel loaders are also starting to be stocked at rental houses, which is nice if you want to get more comfortable with this new technology before fully diving in. Then you can also rent various types of charging equipment to see what works best for your specific operation.

The proof is in the performance

If you’re still not convinced, maybe

a few customer examples will help.

An electric compact excavator and an electric compact wheel loader were used to build a trail at a national wildlife refuge in Maryland. As you can imagine, the quiet operation was less of a disturbance to the protected animals living in the area, and the lack of emissions was safer for the natural environment.

The same machines also performed well on a property development project in California, which included reshaping land, grading for stormwater control and relocating soil stockpiles. The operators noted machine performance that matched what they would expect from a diesel model but with zero emissions.

A third – and unexpected – ex-

ample was at the Toronto Zoo. The team there used electric machinery to do some landscaping work inside a bison enclosure, which usually agitates the animals to the point that they begin to cry out. Because the machine was so quiet, the operator was able to work for three hours with no irritation to the bison.

Given that turf pros often work in green environments and populated areas, electric machines’ lack of emissions and much lower noise levels give them an advantage when bidding on a project and keeping customers and neighbours happy.

So, before you write off their power or doubt their momentum in the market, give electric heavy machines a closer look. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

5 easy steps to get equipment winter ready

Winterizing equipment is important whether machinery is to be used or stored . By Steve Benedict

As winter approaches, the shift in temperature brings more than just the anticipated snowfall and the biting cold winds. It brings with it the essential task of preparing and winterizing your equipment for any challenging conditions.

Preparing your machinery for the cold season will help ensure it starts up and runs when you need it. This is true whether you will be using the equipment during the winter or plan to store it until spring.

There are the five main areas you need to focus on when preparing your equipment for winter: machine cleanup, fuel, coolant, battery, and general storage. Keep in mind that some of these tasks might not be necessary, depending on how frequently you will be using your machines.

Also, every machine has different maintenance needs. Your dealer is an invaluable resource for guidance and support when preparing your equipment for the chillier months.

Keep your machine clean

When it comes to equipment maintenance, cleanliness is key. Start by simply removing dust and debris from your equipment. This simple step helps to avoid rust and corrosion that could reduce your machine’s useful life. It also makes it easier to spot any existing damage or signs of wear and tear.

During this thorough cleanup, look for any missing or loose parts or bolts. These can compromise the integrity of your machine and should be replaced promptly.

Even small chips or scratches on the machine need attention and repair. They might seem minor, but left untreated, they could become gateways to more extensive damage.

Check your fuel

Your next area of focus should be the fuel, especially if you’re putting your equipment away for the winter. If fuel sits stagnant for long periods of time, you may have a hard time starting your equipment up the following season. In that case, you may need to

completely drain the fuel out of the tank or replace fuel lines if they end up clogged.

For diesel-powered equipment, be sure to add a fuel conditioner, an additive that ensures the fuel does not degrade. For gas machines, use a stabilizer to keep the fuel from gelling and clogging the system. When using, make sure to run the machine for about 15 minutes to ensure it mixes properly. Be sure not to skip that second step –running the machine is what circulates it through the fuel system, thereby preserving the entire system, rather than just treating the tank. This helps prevent moisture from accumulating, eliminating unnecessary maintenance and downtime.

If, on the other hand, you’re planning on using your machines throughout winter, the care process is slightly different. All machines, irrespective of fuel type, should use winterized fuel. This type of fuel contains additives that prevent gelling, ensuring your machine runs smoothly even in the coldest months.

The five main areas to consider for winterizing equipment are machine cleanup, fuel, coolant, battery, and general storage. Photo credit: KIOTI Tractor

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Maintain proper coolant levels

Even in winter, machines generate heat, and managing this heat is vital for the smooth operation of your equipment. That’s where your coolant comes in. Drain the existing coolant and refill it with a mixture of coolant and water in an appropriate ratio for winter use. This might seem like a mundane task, but the right coolant-to-water ratio is crucial to prevent your machine from overheating.

Your dealer can guide you in determining the best ratio, based on your location and the specific climate conditions. You can confirm the correctness of this ratio by using an antifreeze tester. This simple tool can help you avoid potentially expensive damage.

Protect the battery

Batteries bring life to the machine, and they can be sensitive to colder temperatures. If your machine is going into storage for the winter, it is advisable to disconnect the battery to prevent any excess drainage during these inactive months. If possible, store the battery indoors, in a space where it is protected from extreme temperature fluctuations.

If you have access to power in your storage areas, consider using a trickle charger. This device provides a low, steady charge that

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prevents the battery from discharging completely, allowing it to remain connected.

On the other hand, if you operate your machines during winter, ensure you run the equipment at least once or twice a week. Regular use will help maintain the battery life and keep it from dying prematurely.

Store the machine correctly

Proper storage is another crucial factor for keeping your machines in prime condition during the winter months. The ideal location is a fully enclosed shelter – such as a garage or shed –that protects your equipment from the elements. While plastic covers may seem like a viable solution, they can hinder air circulation and promote condensation, which can lead to rust and other problems.

Before storing, perform routine maintenance on your machine. Refer to your owner’s manual for guidance on routine maintenance needs. It’s also a good practice to change the oil before storage, so your machine is ready to go when spring arrives.

Don’t forget to check the tires. Make sure they are well inflated, to help prevent flat spotting or excess vibrations when you go to drive it come springtime.

Another factor often overlooked is the damage rodents can cause. They can seek shelter in your machines and chew on wires and other parts, causing extensive damage. Use a rodent or vermin deterrent to avoid any unwelcome surprises when you take out your equipment in the spring.

A little maintenance goes a long way

Winterizing your machine is a critical preventive measure that keeps your equipment in top condition, prolongs its life, and ensures it’s ready for operation when you need it. Take care of your equipment, and it will either be ready to tackle whatever the winter months throw at it or be healthy when you’re ready to get back at it in the spring months.

A little maintenance goes a long way in avoiding significant headaches later on. Winterizing your machines might seem like a laborious task, but the return on investment is substantial. It’s not just about making sure your machine works; it’s about ensuring it lasts. It’s about protecting your investment and maintaining the integrity and efficiency of your equipment.

As you feel the chill in the air and see the leaves changing colour, remember it’s a signal not just to prepare yourself for the colder months, but also your machines. Take the time to do a comprehensive cleanup, check your fuel and coolant levels, look after your battery, and ensure you have the right storage conditions in place.

With these measures, you’re not just preparing for winter, but also for a more efficient spring.

Steve Benedict is product line manager, turf care, for KIOTI Tractor

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Princeton Tec’s industrial-grade VIZZ series headlamps are designed to provide powerful, lasting, reliable, hands-free illumination to increase operator safety and productivity in many low-light work conditions. Those employed in the turf and grounds maintenance industry who are working before the sun rises or after it sets need to see what they’re doing in order to get the job done and to do it safely.

Lightweight 3.2oz VIZZ series headlamps flexibly light up the workspace with two

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rubber hard hat strap, and double-sided Velcro to affix the light to a helmet, if preferred. Three AAA batteries are included. The VIZZ series is offered in two distinctive headlamp models, the VIZZ II and VIZZ IND.

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Genus Gardenwear has a pair of zip-off trousers that can be worn during the start of the day when it’s cooler outside and transform

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ASM PEST CONTROL

15581 89 Ave

Surrey BC V3R 0R3

Tel: 604-589-5403

e-mail: asmpestcontrol@gmail.com

Website: www.asmpestcontrol.com

X: @asmpestcontrol

Facebook: www.facebook.com/asmpestcontrolservices

BRETTYOUNG

Tel: 800-665-5015

Website: www.brettyoung.ca

CANADASALT GROUP LTD

10638 9th Line, Markham, ON Markham BC L6B 1A8

Tel: 866-321-7258

e-mail: sales@canadasalt.ca

Website: canadasalt.ca

X: x.com/CanadaSalt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadasaltgroupltd

CUB CADET

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

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GRANTS SMALL MOTORS INC

7865 A East Saanich Rd

Saanichton BC V8M 2B4

Tel: 250-656-7714

e-mail: rim4shot@gmail.com

Website: www.grantssmallmotors.ca

HERITAGE TREE SERVICE

4333 West 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 3E6

Tel: 604-762-6538

e-mail: heritagetreeservice@outlook.com

Website: heritagetreeservice.ca

JCL AG SERVICES INC.

4091 Seldon Road

Abbotsford BC V2S 7T4

Tel: 604-855-1241

e-mail: jclagservices@gmail.com

Website: jclturfservices.ca

X: @patdiffer

JCL AG SERVICES INC./ MAREDO

4091 Seldon Rd

Abbotsford BC V2S 7T4

Tel: 604-855-1241

e-mail: patdiffer@gmail.com

Website: www.jclturfservices.ca

X: @patdiffer

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO

11870 Daniel Drive

Lake Country BC V4V 1J4

Tel: 604-353-4500

e-mail: mark.packer@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

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NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS | EVERGRO

DIVISION

7430 Hopcott Rd.

Delta BC V4G 1B6

Tel: 604-940-0290

Toll free: 800-663-2552

Fax: 604-940-0258

e-mail: evergro@nutrien.com

Website: www.nutrienagsolutions.ca

Description: Western Canadian supplier of wide selection of landscape and turfgrass products including fertilizers, chemicals, grass seed and amendments.

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

15 - 4970 Polkey Road

Duncan BC V9L 6W3

Tel: 250-701-0766

Toll free: 888-773-7335

Fax: 250-701-0767

e-mail: nagyd@oakcreekgolf.com

Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com

Description: Oakcreek Golf & Turf is Western Canada’s full-service distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment, Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, Ventrac and Yamaha Golf Cars.

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

18785 96th Avenue

Surrey BC V4N 3P5

Tel: 604-882-8399

Toll free: 888-773-7335

Fax: 604-882-8721

e-mail: bluec@oakcreekgolf.com

Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com

Description: Oakcreek Golf & Turf is Western Canada’s full-service distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment, Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, Ventrac and Yamaha Golf Cars.

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

150 - 1735 Dolphin Avenue

Kelowna BC V1Y 8A6

Tel: 250-860-5090

Toll free: 888-773-7335

Fax: 250-860-5037

e-mail: daviesk@oakcreekgolf.com

Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com

Description: Oakcreek Golf & Turf is Western Canada’s full-service distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment, Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, Ventrac and Yamaha Golf Cars.

PREMIER PACIFIC SEEDS LTD

#203, 19315 96 Ave

Surrey BC V4N4C4

Tel: 604-881-1323

e-mail: info@premierpacificseeds.com

Website: premierpacificseeds.com

ROBERT KAINS GOLF COURSE DESIGN LTD.

3671 Seashell Place

Victoria BC V9C 0A4

Tel: 403-678-8482

e-mail: kains@kainsgolfdesign.com

Website: www.kainsgolfdesign.com

SKY LINE NET INSTALLATIONS INC.

21458 24th Ave.

Langley BC V2Z 2A8

Tel: 604-328-1474

e-mail: greg@skynets.ca

Website: www.skynets.ca

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TAYLOR’S TURF CARE PRODUCTS #203 – 19315 96th Avenue

Surrey BC V4N 4C4

Tel: 604-552-3960

e-mail: info@taylorsturfcare.com

Website: www.taylorsturfcare.com

WESTERRA EQUIPMENT

3349 Mt. Lehman Rd

Abbotsford BC V2T 5M1

Tel: 888-713-4748

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Website: www.westerraequipment.com

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OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

AERATORS - WATER

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

ARCHITECTS, SPORTS FIELDS

Sky Line Net Installations Inc.

ARCHITECTS/CONTRACTORS, GOLF COURSE

Robert Kains Golf Course Design Ltd.

Sky Line Net Installations Inc.

BUNKER MAINTENANCE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

CHEMICALS

BrettYoung

Nutrien Solutions | Evergro Division

CONSULTING

Sky Line Net Installations Inc.

EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT

Westerra Equipment

ENGINES

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

JCL Ag Services Inc./ Maredo

EROSION CONTROL

BrettYoung

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FENCING

Sky Line Net Installations Inc.

FERTILIZER

BrettYoung

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Taylor’s Turf Care Products

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

GROOMERS, GOLF

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OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

GROWTH ENHANCERS

BrettYoung

INSECT/MOSQUITO CONTROL

ASM Pest Control

IRRIGATION

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

BrettYoung

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Bannerman Model B-IS-F145

Stone & Debris Burrier

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• Working width 57”, Standard 3 Pt Hitch Cat # 1 & #2

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Grants Small Motors INC

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Westerra Equipment

LIGHTING

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CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

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OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

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Sky Line Net Installations Inc.

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OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

PUMPS/PUMPING STATIONS

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

REEL GRINDING EQUIPMENT

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

B-MSS-1400 Multi-Star Seeder

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Features include:

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• Long Life “Star” Seeding Blades Interlock for Self Cleaning

• Hydraulic “ON/OFF” Seed Flow Control

• Rear Drag Brush

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SEED

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Nutrien Solutions | Evergro Division

Premier Pacific Seeds Ltd

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SEEDERS

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JCL Ag Services Inc./ Maredo

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS

Canadasalt Group Ltd

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SOIL ANALYSIS

BrettYoung

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/ MIXTURES

BrettYoung Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SPORT CLAY PRODUCTS

BrettYoung

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PO 64289 RPO Wye Road

Sherwood Park AB T8B 0A5

Tel: 877-272-8420

e-mail: info@arcticturfshield.ca

Website: www.arcticturfshield.ca

BRETTYOUNG

Tel: 800-665-5015

Website: www.brettyoung.ca

CUB CADET

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

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SPRAYERS

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SPREADERS

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

SYNTHETIC TURF SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

BrettYoung OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

TREE CARE EQUIPMENT

Westerra Equipment

TREE CARE SERVICE

Heritage Tree Service

TREE CARE SUPPLIES

BrettYoung

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung Taylor’s Turf Care Products

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT

CUB CADET

JCL Ag Services Inc.

JCL Ag Services Inc./ Maredo

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Westerra Equipment

TURF TIRES

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

VACUUMS

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

WEATHER MONITORING

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

WETTING AGENTS

BrettYoung

Taylor’s Turf Care Products

MARTIN DEERLINE CALGARY

11184 42 Street SE

Calgary AB T2C 0J9

Tel: 403-253-6187

Toll free: 877-627-8468

e-mail: md@martindeerline.com

Website: www.martindeerline.com

X: @JDgolfalberta

Facebook: www.facebook.com/martindeerline

Description: At Martin Deerline, we’re committed to providing unbeatable service and support throughout the life of the product. We understand it’s not a 9-5 job, that’s why you can trust Martin Deerline to be part of your team. We’re proud to carry quality products from suppliers such as John Deere, Agrimetal, Buffalo, Dakota, Foley, Lastec, Lely, Steiner, TruTurf, Wiedenmann and more!

MARTIN DEERLINE EDMONTON

17104 - 118 Avenue

Edmonton AB T5S 2L7

Tel: 780-452-2790

Toll free: 877-627-8468

Fax: 780-451-2678

e-mail: md@martindeerline.com

Website: www.martindeerline.com

X: @JDgolfalberta Facebook: www.facebook.com/martindeerline

Description: At Martin Deerline, we’re committed to providing unbeatable service and support throughout the life of the product. We understand it’s not a 9-5 job, that’s why you can trust Martin Deerline to be part of your team. We’re proud to carry quality products from suppliers such as John Deere, Agrimetal, Buffalo, Dakota, Foley, Lastec, Lely, Steiner, TruTurf, Wiedenmann and more!

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO. 48 Millpark Way SW Calgary AB T2Y 2N1

Tel: 403-478-0531

e-mail: brad.harrison@musco.com Website: www.musco.com X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

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NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS | EVERGRO DIVISION

5018 - 68th Avenue SE

Calgary AB T2C 4N8

Tel: 403-287-3988

Toll free: 800-661-2991

Fax: 403-243-7470

e-mail: evergro@nutrien.com

Website: www.nutrienagsolutions.ca

Description: Western Canadian supplier of wide selection of landscape and turfgrass products including fertilizers, chemicals, grass seed and amendments.

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

8220 Davies Road

Edmonton AB T6E 4N2

Tel: 780-463-2332

Toll free: 888-773-7335

Fax: 780-466-2998

e-mail: loughk@oakcreekgolf.com

Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com

Description: Oakcreek Golf & Turf is Western Canada’s full-service distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment, Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, Ventrac and Yamaha Golf Cars.

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

3816 - 64 Avenue SE

Calgary AB T2C 2B4

Tel: 403-279-2907

Toll free: 888-773-7335

Fax: 403-236-7995

e-mail: balmerj@oakcreekgolf.com

Website: www.oakcreekgolf.com

Description: Oakcreek Golf & Turf is Western Canada’s full-service distributor of Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment, Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, Ventrac and Yamaha Golf Cars.

WOOD BAY TURF TECHNOLOGIES

202 - 8704 51 Ave.

Edmonton AB T6E 5E8

Tel: 780-468-4378

Toll free: 800-661-4942

Fax: 780-468-0059

e-mail: info@woodbayturftech.com

Website: www.woodbayturftech.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Woodbayturftechnologies

Description: Wood Bay is a Family Owned Business, in operation since 1987. See our line of outstanding turf care and maintenance products, including our greensIRON 3900 turf rollers, our fds9200 multipurpose turf dethatcher and dynaBLADE our famous tungsten carbide tipped vertical cutting blade, precisely engineered and manufactured to meet the requirements of all major manufacturers’ verticut/mower machines.

BY CATEGORY

AERATION/OVERSEEDING SERVICE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

AERATORS - SOIL

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

AERATORS - WATER

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

ALBERTA

BUNKER MAINTENANCE

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

CHEMICALS

BrettYoung Nutrien Solutions | Evergro Division

CONSULTING

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

ENGINES

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

EROSION CONTROL

BrettYoung

FERTILIZER

BrettYoung Nutrien Solutions | Evergro Division

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

GROOMERS, GOLF

BrettYoung

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

GROOMERS, SPORT TURF

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

GROWTH ENHANCERS

BrettYoung

IRRIGATION

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, HANDHELD (BATTERY)

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, HANDHELD (GAS)

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

LIGHTING

Musco Lighting Canada Co.

MOWERS, GOLF

CUB CADET

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING CUB CADET

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

MULCH

BrettYoung

PIPING, GOLF COURSE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

PUMPS/PUMPING STATIONS

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

REEL GRINDING EQUIPMENT

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SEED

BrettYoung

Nutrien Solutions | Evergro Division

SEEDERS

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS

CUB CADET

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SOIL ANALYSIS

BrettYoung

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/ MIXTURES

BrettYoung

SPORT CLAY PRODUCTS

BrettYoung

SPRAYERS

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

SPREADERS

CUB CADET

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SYNTHETIC TURF SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

BrettYoung

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

TREE CARE SUPPLIES

BrettYoung

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

TURF COVERS

Arctic Turf Shield

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT

CUB CADET

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

Wood Bay Turf Technologies

TURF TIRES

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

ALBERTA

VACUUMS

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SASKATCHEWAN

BRETTYOUNG

WEATHER MONITORING

Martin Deerline Calgary

Martin Deerline Edmonton

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

WETTING AGENTS

BrettYoung

SASKATCHEWAN

BY CATEGORY

AERATION/OVERSEEDING SERVICE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

AERATORS - SOIL

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

AERATORS - WATER

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

BUNKER MAINTENANCE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

CHEMICALS

BrettYoung

ENGINES

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

EROSION CONTROL

BrettYoung

FERTILIZER

BrettYoung

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

GROOMERS, GOLF

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

GROOMERS, SPORT TURF

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

GROWTH ENHANCERS

BrettYoung

MANITOBA

BRETTYOUNG

Box 99, St. Norbert Postal Stn. Winnipeg MB R3V 1L5

Tel: 800-665-5015

e-mail: onlineorders@brettyoung.ca

Website: www.brettyoung.ca X: @BYTurf

CUB CADET

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

Facebook: Cub Cadet Canada

Description: At Cub Cadet, we have built our brand around the notion that it’s not about the machine, it’s about the possibilities it unlocks.

IRRIGATION

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

MOWERS, GOLF

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

MULCH

BrettYoung

PIPING, GOLF COURSE

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

PUMPS/PUMPING STATIONS

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

REEL GRINDING EQUIPMENT

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SEED

BrettYoung

SEEDERS

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

2023/2024 BUYERS’ GUIDE & DIRECTORY

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/ MIXTURES

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SPORT CLAY PRODUCTS

BrettYoung

SPREADERS

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SYNTHETIC TURF SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

BrettYoung

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

TREE CARE SUPPLIES

BrettYoung

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

TURF TIRES

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS

CUB CADET

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

SOIL ANALYSIS

BrettYoung

VACUUMS

OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF

WETTING AGENTS

BrettYoung

NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS | EVERGRO DIVISION

5018 - 68th Avenue SE

Calgary AB T2C 4N8

Tel: 403-287-3988

Toll free: 800-661-2991

Fax: 403-243-7470

e-mail: evergro@nutrien.com

Website: www.nutrienagsolutions.ca

Description: Western Canadian supplier of wide selection of landscape and turfgrass products including fertilizers, chemicals, grass seed and amendments.

BY CATEGORY

CHEMICALS

BrettYoung

EROSION CONTROL

BrettYoung

FERTILIZER

BrettYoung

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

GROOMERS, GOLF

BrettYoung

GROWTH ENHANCERS

BrettYoung

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

BrettYoung

MOWERS, GOLF

CUB CADET

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING

CUB CADET

MULCH

BrettYoung

SEED

BrettYoung

MANITOBA

SEEDERS

BrettYoung

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS CUB CADET

SOIL ANALYSIS

BrettYoung

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/ MIXTURES

BrettYoung

ONTARIO

ALLTURF

1964 Commerce Park Drive

Innisfil ON L9S 4A3

Tel: 800-263-1293

e-mail: allturfltd@allturf.ca

Website: allturf.ca/index.php

X: @Allturf_Ltd

Facebook: @ForTheBestTurf.Allturf

Description: Turf products and solutions

BAG-A-SIGN

213 Ashland Ave.

London ON N5W 4E3

Tel: 800-668-7017

e-mail: bagasign213@gmail.com

Website: www.bagasign.ca

Description: Pesticide Signs as per Government Regulations

Plastic Signs with Steel Frames For Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Uses

BANNERMAN LTD.

41 Kelfield St.

Rexdale ON M9W 5A3

Tel: 800-325-4871

Toll free: 800-325-4871

Fax: 416-247-6540

e-mail: info@sportsturfmagic.com

Website: www.sportsturfmagic.com

X: @BannermanLtd

Facebook: Gordon Bannerman Ltd

SPORT CLAY PRODUCTS

BrettYoung

SPREADERS

CUB CADET

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

BrettYoung

TREE CARE SUPPLIES

BrettYoung

2023/2024 BUYERS’ GUIDE & DIRECTORY

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

BrettYoung

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT CUB CADET

TURF TIRES CUB CADET

WETTING AGENTS

BrettYoung

BELCHIM TURF PROTECTION CANADA

104 Cooper Dr., Unit 3

Guelph ON N1C 0A4

Tel: 519-826-7878

Toll free: 866-613-3336

Fax: 519-826-7675

e-mail: barry.johnson@belchim.com

Website: www.belchimturf.ca

X: @belchimturf

Facebook: Belchim Crop Protection Canada

Description: Belchim Crop Protection Canada develops, registers, and markets protection, nutritional and management products for agricultural crops, turf & golf courses, industrial vegetation management and forestry across Canada.

BROCK AGGREGATES INC.

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-798-7050

Toll free: 800-870-0926

e-mail: orders@brockaggregates.com

Website: Brockaggregates.com

X: x.com/BrockAggregates

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brockaggregates

Description: Brock Aggregates is widely recognized and trusted for our high-quality aggregates and superior customer service. We are one of the leading suppliers in Southern Ontario for quality sand, stone, gravel, 3/4 , crusher run limestone, and limestone screenings. Brock Aggregates is a dynamic company, continuing to grow to supply the industry with the highest quality aggregates available.

BROUWER KESMAC

23324 Woodbine Ave.

Keswick ON L4P 0N1

Tel: 905-476-6222

Toll free: 888-341-5113

Fax: 905-476-6744

e-mail: info@kesmac.com

Website: www.brouwerkesmac.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brouwerkesmac

Description: Founded by Gerry Brouwer and his son Eric, Brouwer Kesmac is a company built on a history of developing innovative equipment solutions for the turf industry.

CLEAN TURF CANADA INC.

822 Line 2 Rd

Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0

Tel: 905-980-0414

e-mail: info@cleanturfcanada.com

Website: cleanturfcanada.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CleanTurfCanada

Description: Clean Turf Canada has the most advanced equipment for maintenance of artificial turf fields. We offer services and maintenance programs for schools, municipalities, athletic facilities etc.

CUB CADET

97 Kent Ave.

Kitchener ON N2G 3R2

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

Facebook: Cub Cadet Canada

Description: At Cub Cadet, we have built our brand around the notion that it’s not about the machine, it’s about the possibilities it unlocks.

DLF PICKSEED CANADA INC.

1 Greenfield Rd.

Lindsay ON K9V 4S3

Tel: 705-878-9240

e-mail: info@dlfpickseed.com

Website: www.dlfpickseed.ca

ONTARIO

DRAGLAM SALT

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-798-7050

Toll

free: 888-907-7258

Fax: 905-738-5228

e-mail: deice@draglamsalt.com

Website: www.draglamsalt.com

X: x.com/DraglamSalt

Facebook: www.facebook.com/draglamsalt

Description: Draglam Salt has been a leader in the bulk road salt and deicing industry for over 30 years. Today, Draglam Salt has proudly grown to have multiple convenient locations servicing the entire GTA and all of Southern Ontario. We also proudly provide environmentally friendly alternatives in addition to more traditional forms of snow and ice melting products.

EARTHCO SOIL MIXTURES

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-798-7050

e-mail: orders@earthcosoils.com

Website: earthcosoils.com

X: x.com/EarthcoSoils

Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthcosoils

Description: Earthco Soil Mixtures is a leader in the Landscape and Horticulture industries and contributes to our client’s success by understanding and appreciating their soil requirements. Whether they need regular topsoil or custom soil blends, we utilize innovative, custom solutions to provide fertile soil products and viable services to our industry and community.

ECHO POWER EQUIPMENT (CANADA)

311 Sovereign Road

London ON N6M 1A6

Tel: 519-685-7011

Toll free: 877-324-6665

Fax: 877-324-6668

e-mail: info@echo.ca

Website: www.echo.ca

X: x.com/ECHOCan

Facebook: www.facebook.com/echocanada

Description: Professional-grade equipment for landscapers, arborists, and discerning homeowners backed by an industry leading 5 year consumer warranty.

ECOLAWN AERATOR INC.

21 Villa Crt

Chatham ON N7L 5P5

Tel: 226-314-1745

e-mail: ecolawnaerator@gmail.com

Website: ecolawnaerator.ca

X: @BAvery51627108

FISH FARM SUPPLY CO. INC.

116 Bonnie Crescent

Elmira ON N3B 3J8

Tel: 519-669-1096

Toll free: 877-669-1096

e-mail: info@fishfarmsupply.ca

Website: www.FishFarmSupply.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fishfarmsupply

Description: Fish Farm Supply Co. has been helping customers find the right products to take care of their Lakes and Ponds since 1989. We have always worked hard to source the best possible products from all over the world to simplify our customer’s lives and make their jobs easier.  We look forward to the opportunity to help you maintain your ponds with simply and affordable products.

G.C. DUKE EQUIPMENT LTD.

1184 Plains Rd. E.

Burlington ON L7S 1W6

Tel: 905-637-5216

Toll free: 800-883-0761

Fax: 905-637-2009

e-mail: nduke@gcduke.com

Website: www.gcduke.com

X: @gc_duke

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gcdukeequip?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Description: Suppliers of turf maintenance equipment for natural and artificial turf, snow removal products, golf carts and all season articulating tractors with accessories.

GEORGE DE GROOT LASER GRADING & EXCAVATING INC.

PO Box 1129

Virgil ON L0S 1T0

Tel: 905-933-7810

e-mail: info@degrootlasergrading.com

Website: degrootlasergrading.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/degrootlasergrading

Description: We expertise in precision laser grading for all kinds of sports projects. With our advanced equipment we can make your base perfectly flat or slope, whatever is required.

HLA SNOW

8082 Road 129

Listowel ON N4W3G8

Tel: 519-291-4162

e-mail: sales@horstwelding.com

Website: www.hlasnow.com

LAKE SHORE SAND

800 Strathearne Ave. North,, PO Box 47573, Centre Mall, Hamilton ON L8H 7S7

Tel: 905-516-0136

e-mail: eric.porter@coviacorp.com

Website: coviacorp.com

ONTARIO

LESS MESS ENVIRO BAG

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-789-4749

Toll free: 833-955-9595

e-mail: orderdesk@lessmess.ca

Website: LessMess.ca

X: x.com/LessMessSoil

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LessMessSoil

Description: Less Mess is delivered in pre-packaged, resealable bags that let you keep materials dry and store more aggregate and soil in less space. Easily lift for rooftop applications and cut down on labour costs so you can save money. Less Mess is ideal for sites with less space and no room for standard truckloads. Keep materials dry and uncontaminated and even reuse for waste disposal.

MARMIC SOLUTIONS

795 Rathbourne Ave

Woodstock ON N4S 4L8

Tel: 519-421-6783

e-mail: mkean@mjkean.com

Website: marmicsolutions.com

Description: Fairway Fourway is an effective 4-Way Wetting Agent with a Nutrient Efficiency; Moisture Manager; Flushing Tool & Penetrant; Cost efficient & NO Tip Burn.  C-Bio is a 100% pure natural Liquid Seaweed Extract; using an innovative cold extraction method that retains over 75% of the raw Ascophyllum Nodosum form. Canadian Distributors: Mark at 519-6360045 or Mike at 519-421-6783

MINROCK TECHNOLOGIES INC.

PO. Box 1522, Woodstock Station Main Woodstock ON N4S 0A7

Tel: 519-421-6783

e-mail: mkean@mjkean.com

Website: www.minrocktechnologies.com

Facebook: MinRock Technologies

Description: MinRock specializes in Wollastonite products and other environmentally friendly mineral products. Including, a fortified compost, a tank mixable humic acid, an organic fertilizer, a soil amendment and a pond treatment.

Contacts: Mark - 519-636-0045; Mike –519-421-6783; Dick – 519-670-4678 info@ minrocktechnologies.com

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

4476 Garden Gate Terrace

Beamsville ON L0R 1B3

Tel: 416-948-9760

e-mail: jeremy.maffei@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

NUTRITE

5063 North Service Rd, Suite 200

Burlington ON L7L 5H6

Tel: 519-249-0600

Toll free: 800-265-8865

e-mail: customer.service@nutrite.com

Website: www.nutrite.com

X: @NutriteCanada

Powered by a lithium-ion battery, our electric fleet provides more power than their gas-powered counterparts. Their unrivaled recharge time and their autonomy now allow professionals to have access to ultra efficient and ecological tools.

Welcome to the post-gas era!

• Up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge

• Battery recharges in just 8 minutes

• 5 year warranty on batteries

• No C02 emissions

• Silent devices

• Reduced maintenance costs

• Increased production

Consult your OJ representative for full details.

ONTARIO

PLANT PRODUCTS

1520 Sandhill Drive

Ancaster ON L9C 4V5

Toll free: 800-387-2449

e-mail: info@plantproducts.com

Website: www.plantproducts.com

X: @turfplantprod

Description: Full line distributor of pest control, fertilizer and other consumable goods. Trusted partner in the industry for over 75 years.

PRO-POWER CANADA INC.

67 Helen St.

Meaford ON N4L 1J9

Tel: 519-538-0570

Toll free: 800-361-0907

e-mail: info@propowercanada.ca

Website: www.propowercanada.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProPowerCanada

Description: Pro-Power Canada Inc. is the proud distributor of the following quality landscaping products: Walker Mowers, Billy Goat Equipment, Wright Commercial Products, TruckCraft, Ecolawn, and AcrEase for Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. The products we distribute have been carefully selected and meet our high standards for quality.

PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

537 Frederick Street, PO Bix 23015

Kitchener ON N2B 3V1

Tel: 519-836-4906

Toll free: 877-307-5226

e-mail: placo@gti.uoguelph.ca Website: www.plcao.on.ca

STEWARTS EQUIPMENT

9410 Wellington Road 124, Box 10 Erin ON N0B 1T0

Tel: 519-833-9616

e-mail: rstewart@stewartsequip.com

Website: www.stewartsequip.com

STIHL LIMITED

1515 Sise Road, PO Box 5666

London ON N6A 4L6

Tel: 519-681-3000

e-mail: info.canada@stihl.ca

Website: www.stihl.ca

Description: STIHL, the number one selling brand of chain saws in Canada, offers a full line of powerful, lightweight and versatile trimmers, brushcutters, blowers and other outdoor equipment.

THE TORO COMPANY RES/COM IRRIGATION

3 Harriett St Brantford ON N3S1J1

Tel: 519-755-1755

e-mail: kevin.jensen@toro.com

Website: www.toro.com

X: @kevinsturf

Description: Manufacturer of Irrigation products for commercial, residential and sports fields.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

14 Given Rd., PO Box 159

St. Marys ON N4X 1B1

Tel: 519-349-2300

e-mail: canadiancartsales@turfcare.ca

Website: turfcare.ca/en/canadian-cart-sales

X: x.com/Gr8estShowOnTRF

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TurfCareProdCA

Description: Canadian Cart Sales, a division of Turf Care Products Canada, is the Exclusive Yamaha Golf Car Dealer for Eastern Canada. Whether you need a leasing program for your golf course or a personal car for your cottage or trailer, Canadian Cart Sales and Turf Care have you covered with a wide selection of new Yamaha vehicles as well as a large inventory of pre-owned cars.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

200 Pony Dr. Newmarket ON L3Y 7B6

Tel: 905-836-0988

Toll free: 1-800-561-(TURF) 8873

e-mail: inquiries@turfcare.ca

Website: www.turfcare.ca

X: x.com/Gr8estShowOnTRF

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TurfCareProdCA

Description: Turf Care is the exclusive Toro Distributor for Eastern Canada as well as representing a wide range of other industry-leading brands. Proudly supplying superior quality turf equipment, irrigation systems, golf cars, parts, and accessories to golf courses, municipalities, corporations, contractors and dealers across Eastern Canada for more than 45 years.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

240 Terence Matthews Cres, Unit 110 Kanata ON K2M 2C4

Tel: 613-839-7474

Toll free: 1-800-561-(TURF) 8873

e-mail: inquiries@turfcare.ca Website: www.turfcare.ca

X: x.com/Gr8estShowOnTRF

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TurfCareProdCA

Description: Turf Care is the exclusive Toro Distributor for Eastern Canada as well as representing a wide range of other industry-leading brands. Proudly supplying superior quality turf equipment, irrigation systems, golf cars, parts, and accessories to golf courses, municipalities, corporations, contractors and dealers across Eastern Canada for more than 45 years.

TURF TALENTS INC.

15B Bentley Ave. Ottawa ON K2E 6T7

Tel: 613-601-1384

e-mail: info@turftalents.com Website: www.turftalents.com X: @turftalents

VANDEN BUSSCHE IRRIGATION

2515 Pinegrove Rd

Delhi ON N4B2E5

Tel: 519-582-2380

Toll free: 800-387-7246

Fax: 519-582-1514

e-mail: info@vandenbussche.com Website: vandenbussche.com X: x.com/VBIrrigation Facebook: www.facebook.com/vandenbusscheirrigation

Description: Vanden Bussche Irrigation was incorporated in 1954 to service the irrigation needs of the agriculture market in Southwestern Ontario. As we have grown and expanded to new markets, our core values of integrity, fair dealings and commitment to excellence in customer service have never changed. Our ongoing investment in people, technology and product inventory will continue to grow in years to come.

ONTARIO

BY CATEGORY

AERATION/OVERSEEDING SERVICE

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

AERATORS - SOIL

BANNERMAN LTD.

BROUWER KESMAC

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

EcoLawn Aerator Inc.

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

STIHL Limited

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

AERATORS - WATER

Fish Farm Supply Co. Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

AGGREGATES

Brock Aggregates Inc.

Draglam Salt

Less Mess Enviro Bag

ARCHITECTS, SPORTS FIELDS

George de Groot Laser Grading & Excavating Inc.

Turf Talents Inc.

BUNKER MAINTENANCE

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

CHEMICALS

Allturf

Belchim Turf Protection Canada

CONSULTING

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

Turf Talents Inc.

DRAINAGE

George de Groot Laser Grading & Excavating Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Turf Talents Inc.

EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT

George de Groot Laser Grading & Excavating Inc.

ENGINES

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

FERTILIZER

Allturf

Marmic Solutions

MinRock Technologies Inc.

Nutrite

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

Allturf

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GOOSE/ANIMAL CONTROL

Fish Farm Supply Co. Inc.

GROOMERS, GOLF

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GROOMERS, SPORT TURF

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GROWTH ENHANCERS

Belchim Turf Protection Canada

Marmic Solutions

INSECT/MOSQUITO CONTROL

Fish Farm Supply Co. Inc.

IRRIGATION

THE TORO COMPANY RES/COM IRRIGATION

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Turf Talents Inc.

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

Fish Farm Supply Co. Inc.

MinRock Technologies Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

ONTARIO

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, HANDHELD (BATTERY)

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

STIHL Limited

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, HANDHELD (GAS)

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Stewarts Equipment

STIHL Limited

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES/MATERIALS

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Less Mess Enviro Bag

STIHL Limited

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

LIGHTING

Musco Lighting Canada Co.

THE TORO COMPANY RES/COM IRRIGATION

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

MOWERS, GOLF

BANNERMAN LTD.

BROUWER KESMAC

CUB CADET

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING

CUB CADET

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

STIHL Limited

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

MULCH

Draglam Salt

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Less Mess Enviro Bag

PEAT

Earthco Soil Mixtures

PIPING, GOLF COURSE

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

PLANT MATERIALS

Earthco Soil Mixtures

PUMPS/PUMPING STATIONS

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

REEL GRINDING EQUIPMENT

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SAND AND MIXES (GOLF)

Brock Aggregates Inc.

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Lake Shore Sand

Less Mess Enviro Bag

SAND AND MIXES (OTHER)

Brock Aggregates Inc.

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Less Mess Enviro Bag

SEED

Allturf

DLF Pickseed Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SEEDERS

BANNERMAN LTD.

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SIGNAGE Bag-A-Sign

Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario

ONTARIO

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS

CUB CADET

Draglam Salt

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

HLA Snow

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SOIL ANALYSIS

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Less Mess Enviro Bag

Turf Talents Inc.

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/ MIXTURES

Belchim Turf Protection Canada

Draglam Salt

Earthco Soil Mixtures

Marmic Solutions

MinRock Technologies Inc.

SPRAYERS

Allturf

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SPREADERS

CUB CADET

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

THE TURF PROBLEM SOLVER

SYNTHETIC TURF SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

Allturf

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

George de Groot Laser Grading & Excavating Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Turf Talents Inc.

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

Allturf

BANNERMAN LTD.

Earthco Soil Mixtures

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Less Mess Enviro Bag

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

TREE CARE EQUIPMENT

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

STIHL Limited

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

Allturf

Belchim Turf Protection Canada

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT

BANNERMAN LTD.

BROUWER KESMAC

CUB CADET

ECHO Power Equipment (Canada)

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

Vanden Bussche Irrigation

TURF TIRES

CUB CADET

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

VACUUMS

BROUWER KESMAC

Clean Turf Canada Inc.

G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd.

Pro-Power Canada Inc.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

WATER GARDENS

Fish Farm Supply Co. Inc.

WEATHER MONITORING

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

WETTING AGENTS

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QUEBEC

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GEORGE DE GROOT LASER GRADING & EXCAVATING INC.

PO Box 1129

Virgil ON L0S 1T0

Tel: 905-933-7810

e-mail: info@degrootlasergrading.com

Website: degrootlasergrading.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/degrootlasergrading

Description: We expertise in precision laser grading for all kinds of sports projects. With our advanced equipment we can make your base perfectly flat or slope, whatever is required.

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

397 Walpole

Beaconsfield QC H9W 2G6

Tel: 514-261-7552

e-mail: ted.mulhern@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

NUTRITE, A DIVISION OF FERTITECHNOLOGIES INC.

560 Chemin Rheaume

St. Michel QC J0L 2J0

Tel: 450-454-5367

Toll free: 800-265-8865

e-mail: kmcleod@fertitechno.com

Website: www.nutrite.com

X: @NutriteCanada

PLANT

PRODUCTS

3370 Le Corbusier

Laval QC H7L 4S8

Tel: 450-682-6110

Toll free: 800-361-9187

Fax: 450-682-6117

e-mail: info@plantproducts.com

Website: www.plantproducts.com

X: @turfplantprod

Description: Full line distributor of pest control, fertilizer and other consumable goods. Trusted partner in the industry for over 75 years.

114 Ave. Labrosse

Pointe Claire QC H9R 1A1

Tel: 514-694-6630

Toll free: 800-361-5594

e-mail: inquiries@turfcare.ca

Website: www.turfcare.ca

X: x.com/Gr8estShowOnTRF

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TurfCareProdCA

Description: Turf Care is the exclusive Toro Distributor for Eastern Canada as well as representing a wide range of other industry-leading brands. Proudly supplying superior quality turf equipment, irrigation systems, golf cars, parts, and accessories to golf courses, municipalities, corporations, contractors and dealers across Eastern Canada for more than 45 years.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

2499 Rang Saint-Antoine Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V 8P2

Tel: 450-218-4544

Toll free: 855-290-0518

e-mail: inquiries@turfcare.ca

Website: www.turfcare.ca

X: x.com/Gr8estShowOnTRF

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TurfCareProdCA

Description: Turf Care is the exclusive Toro Distributor for Eastern Canada as well as representing a wide range of other industry-leading brands. Proudly supplying superior quality turf equipment, irrigation systems, golf cars, parts, and accessories to golf courses, municipalities, corporations, contractors and dealers across Eastern Canada for more than 45 years.

BY CATEGORY

AERATORS - SOIL

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

AERATORS - WATER

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

BUNKER MAINTENANCE

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

CHEMICALS

Plant Products

DRAINAGE

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

FERTILIZER

Nutrite, a division of Ferti-Technologies Inc.

Plant Products

GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GROOMERS, GOLF

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GROOMERS, SPORT TURF

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

GROWTH ENHANCERS

Plant Products

INSECT/MOSQUITO CONTROL

Plant Products

IRRIGATION

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

LAKE/POND MANAGEMENT

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES/MATERIALS

Plant Products

LIGHTING

Musco Lighting Canada Co.

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

MOWERS, GOLF

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

PEAT

Plant Products

PIPING, GOLF COURSE

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

PUMPS/PUMPING STATIONS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

REEL GRINDING EQUIPMENT

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SEED

Plant Products

SEEDERS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SOIL ANALYSIS

Plant Products

SOIL CONDITIONERS/AMENDMENTS/

QUEBEC

MIXTURES

Plant Products

SPORT CLAY PRODUCTS

Plant Products

SPRAYERS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SPREADERS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

SYNTHETIC TURF SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

ATLANTIC CANADA

CUB CADET

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

Facebook: Cub Cadet Canada

Description: At Cub Cadet, we have built our brand around the notion that it’s not about the machine, it’s about the possibilities it unlocks.

TOPDRESSING MATERIALS/ EQUIPMENT

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

TREE CARE EQUIPMENT

Plant Products

TREE CARE SUPPLIES

Plant Products

TURF CARE ACCESSORIES

Plant Products

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

2023/2024 BUYERS’ GUIDE & DIRECTORY

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

TURF TIRES

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

VACUUMS

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

WEATHER MONITORING

TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA

WETTING AGENTS

Plant Products

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

27 Prospect Bay Road

Prospect NS B3T 1Z4

Tel: 902-497-3306

e-mail: lloyd.corkum@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

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MANUFACTURERS

ASV HOLDINGS INC.

840 Lily Lane

Grand Rapids MN 55744

Tel: 218-327-3434

Toll free: 800-205-9913

e-mail: sales@asvi.com

Website: www.asvi.com

Facebook: @ASVHoldings

BANNERMAN LTD.

41 Kelfield St.

Rexdale ON M9W 5A3

Tel: 800-325-4871

Toll free: 800-325-4871

Fax: 416-247-6540

e-mail: info@sportsturfmagic.com

Website: www.sportsturfmagic.com

X: @BannermanLtd

Facebook: Gordon Bannerman Ltd

BELCHIM TURF PROTECTION CANADA

104 Cooper Dr., Unit 3

Guelph ON N1C 0A4

Tel: 519-826-7878

Toll free: 866-613-3336

Fax: 519-826-7675

e-mail: barry.johnson@belchim.com

Website: www.belchimturf.ca

X: @belchimturf

Facebook: Belchim Crop Protection Canada

Description: Belchim Crop Protection Canada develops, registers, and markets protection, nutritional and management products for agricultural crops, turf & golf courses, industrial vegetation management and forestry across Canada.

BILLY GOAT

P.O. Box 308

Lee’s Summit MO 64063

Tel: 816-524-9666

Fax: 816-524-6983

e-mail: customerservice@billygoat.com

Website: www.billygoat.com

Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/BillyGoatIndustries

MOWERS, GOLF CUB CADET

MOWERS, LANDSCAPING CUB CADET

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL, SALT/DE-ICERS CUB CADET

SPREADERS CUB CADET

TURF POWER EQUIPMENT CUB CADET

TURF TIRES CUB CADET

BOBCAT COMPANY

250 E. Beaton Drive

West Fargo ND 58078

Tel: 800-743-4340

e-mail: daniel.riddle@doosan.com

Website: www.bobcat.com

X: x.com/bobcatcompany

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BobcatCompany

BRETTYOUNG

Box 99, St. Norbert Postal Stn. Winnipeg MB R3V 1L5

Tel: 800-665-5015

e-mail: onlineorders@brettyoung.ca

Website: www.brettyoung.ca

X: @BYTurf

MANUFACTURERS

BROCK AGGREGATES INC.

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-798-7050

Toll free: 800-870-0926

e-mail: orders@brockaggregates.com

Website: Brockaggregates.com

X: x.com/BrockAggregates

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brockaggregates

Description: Brock Aggregates is widely recognized and trusted for our high-quality aggregates and superior customer service. We are one of the leading suppliers in Southern Ontario for quality sand, stone, gravel, 3/4 crush, crusher run limestone, and limestone screenings. Brock Aggregates is a dynamic company, continuing to grow to supply the industry with the highest quality aggregates available.

BROUWER KESMAC

23324 Woodbine Ave.

Keswick ON L4P 0N1

Tel: 905-476-6222

Toll free: 888-341-5113

Fax: 905-476-6744

e-mail: info@kesmac.com

Website: www.brouwerkesmac.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brouwerkesmac

Description: Founded by Gerry Brouwer and his son Eric, Brouwer Kesmac is a company built on a history of developing innovative equipment solutions for the turf industry.

CANADASALT GROUP LTD

10638 9th Line, Markham, ON Markham BC L6B 1A8

Tel: 866-321-7258

e-mail: sales@canadasalt.ca

Website: canadasalt.ca

X: x.com/CanadaSalt Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadasaltgroupltd

CUB CADET

97 Kent Ave.

Kitchener ON N2G 3R2

Tel: 800-668-1238

Toll free: 800-668-1238

Fax: 800-668-6677

e-mail: kevindunbar@cubcadet.com

Website: www.cubcadet.ca

Facebook: Cub Cadet Canada

Description: At Cub Cadet, we have built our brand around the notion that it's not about the machine, it's about the possibilities it unlocks.

DLF PICKSEED CANADA INC.

1 Greenfield Rd.

Lindsay ON K9V 4S3

Tel: 705-878-9240

e-mail: info@dlfpickseed.com

Website: www.dlfpickseed.ca

EARTHCO SOIL MIXTURES

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-798-7050

e-mail: orders@earthcosoils.com

Website: earthcosoils.com

X: x.com/EarthcoSoils

Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthcosoils

Description: Earthco Soil Mixtures is a leader in the Landscape and Horticulture industries and contributes to our client's success by understanding and appreciating their soil requirements. Whether they need regular topsoil or custom soil blends, we utilize innovative, custom solutions to provide fertile soil products and viable services to our industry and community.

ECOLAWN AERATOR INC.

21 Villa Crt

Chatham ON N7L 5P5

Tel: 226-314-1745

e-mail: ecolawnaerator@gmail.com

Website: ecolawnaerator.ca

X: @BAvery51627108

GENERAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

620 Alexander Dr. Owatonna MN 550606

Tel: 507-451-5510

Toll free: 800-533-0524

Fax: 507-451-5511

e-mail: general@generalequip.com

Website: http://www.generalequip.com

GREENJACKET SPORT TURF COVERS

PO Box 310, 218 South Rd.

Genoa City WI 53128

Tel: 888-786-2683

Fax: 262-279-6744

e-mail: info@greenjacket.com

Website: www.greenjacket.com

X: @GreenJacket_TC

Facebook: @GreenJacketCovers

Description: Manufacturer of Turf Covers for Golf, Baseball Rain Covers, Soccer, Football and Tennis fields. IMPERMEABLE Winter protective covers and PERMEABLE Grow-in covers.

HLA SNOW

8082 Road 129

Listowel ON N4W3G8

Tel: 519-291-4162

e-mail: sales@horstwelding.com

Website: www.hlasnow.com

LAKE SHORE SAND

800 Strathearne Ave. North,, PO Box 47573, Centre Mall, Hamilton ON L8H 7S7

Tel: 905-516-0136

e-mail: eric.porter@coviacorp.com

Website: coviacorp.com

LESS MESS ENVIRO BAG

401 Bowes Road

Concord ON L4K 1J4

Tel: 416-789-4749

Toll free: 833-955-9595

e-mail: orderdesk@lessmess.ca

Website: LessMess.ca

X: x.com/LessMessSoil

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LessMessSoil

Description: Less Mess is delivered in pre-packaged, resealable bags that let you keep materials dry and store more aggregate and soil in less space. Easily lift for rooftop applications and cut down on labour costs so you can save money. Less Mess is ideal for sites with less space and no room for standard truckloads. Keep materials dry and uncontaminated and even reuse for waste disposal.

LITTLE BEAVER

2009 S Houston Avenue

Livingston TX 77351

Tel: 936-327-3121

Toll free: 800-227-7515

Website: www.littlebeaver.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LittleBeaverInc

MECALAC NORTH AMERICA

282 Dedham Street

Norfolk MA 02056

Tel: 508-921-3076

e-mail: mecalac.northamerica@mecalac. com

Website: www.mecalac.com/en Facebook: www.facebook.com/mecalac. group

MOSQUITO AUTHORITY - MACOMB, MI

5389 Vincent Trail

Shelby Township MI 48316

Tel: 248-296-4551

e-mail: mgodwin@bugsbite.com

Website: www.mosquito-authority.com/ locations/macomb-mi

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mosquito-Authority-106177544536843

Description: Mosquito Control in Macomb, MI | Mosquito Authority Mosquito Treatment.

MANUFACTURERS

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO

11870 Daniel Drive

Lake Country BC V4V 1J4

Tel: 604-353-4500

e-mail: mark.packer@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

4476 Garden Gate Terrace

Beamsville ON L0R 1B3

Tel: 416-948-9760

e-mail: jeremy.maffei@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

48 Millpark Way SW Calgary AB T2Y 2N1

Tel: 403-478-0531

e-mail: brad.harrison@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

397 Walpole

Beaconsfield QC H9W 2G6

Tel: 514-261-7552

e-mail: ted.mulhern@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

MUSCO LIGHTING CANADA CO.

27 Prospect Bay Road

Prospect NS B3T 1Z4

Tel: 902-497-3306

e-mail: lloyd.corkum@musco.com

Website: www.musco.com

X: x.com/MuscoLighting

Facebook: www.facebook.com/muscolighting

NUTRITE

5063 North Service Rd, Suite 200 Burlington ON L7L 5H6

Tel: 519-249-0600

Toll free: 800-265-8865

e-mail: customer.service@nutrite.com Website: www.nutrite.com

X: @NutriteCanada

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NUTRITE, A DIVISION OF FERTITECHNOLOGIES INC.

560 Chemin Rheaume

St. Michel QC J0L 2J0

Tel: 450-454-5367

Toll free: 800-265-8865

e-mail: kmcleod@fertitechno.com

Website: www.nutrite.com

X: @NutriteCanada

RAIN BIRD CORPORATION

6991 East Southpoint Road

Tucson AZ 85756

Tel: 587-575-5775

e-mail: dzabel@rainbird.com

Website: rainbird.com

SKY LINE NET INSTALLATIONS INC.

21458 24th Ave.

Langley BC V2Z 2A8

Tel: 604-328-1474

e-mail: greg@skynets.ca

Website: www.skynets.ca

Description: Design, engineering, supply and installation barrier netting systems Canada Wide.

MANUFACTURERS

STIHL LIMITED

1515 Sise Road, PO Box 5666

London ON N6A 4L6

Tel: 519-681-3000

e-mail: info.canada@stihl.ca

Website: www.stihl.ca

Description: STIHL, the number one selling brand of chain saws in Canada, offers a full line of powerful, lightweight and versatile trimmers, brushcutters, blowers and other outdoor equipment.

TALBERT MANUFACTURING

1628 W. State Road 114 Rensselaer IN 47978

Tel: 800-348-5232

e-mail: sales@talbertmfg.com

Website: www.talbertmfg.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Talbertmfg/?ref=hl

THE TORO COMPANY RES/COM IRRIGATION

3 Harriett St

Brantford ON N3S1J1

Tel: 519-755-1755

e-mail: kevin.jensen@toro.com

Website: www.toro.com

X: @kevinsturf

Description: Manufacturer of Irrigation products for commercial, residential and sports fields.

WOOD BAY TURF TECHNOLOGIES

202 - 8704 51 Ave.

Edmonton AB T6E 5E8

Tel: 780-468-4378

Toll free: 800-661-4942

Fax: 780-468-0059

e-mail: info@woodbayturftech.com

Website: www.woodbayturftech.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Woodbayturftechnologies

Description: Wood Bay is a Family Owned Business, in operation since 1987. See our line of outstanding turf care and maintenance products, including our greensIRON 3900 turf rollers, our fds9200 multipurpose turf dethatcher and dynaBLADE our famous tungsten carbide tipped vertical cutting blade, precisely engineered and manufactured to meet the requirements of all major manufacturers' verticut/mower machines.

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Health & Safety

By CCOHS

Be steady: Prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace

Whether you’re working at a golf course, landscaping or construction site, in a commercial kitchen, or on a warehouse floor, you could find yourself at risk of slipping or tripping. You may be surprised to learn that most falls don’t happen from roofs, ladders, or any other heights. In fact, most falls happen on the same level and are caused by slips and trips. Considering that in 2021, there were 29,498 lost time claims related to workplace falls (on the same level) in Canada (representing almost 10 per cent of all lost time claims), workplaces need to watch for slip and trip hazards, regardless of industry.

Slips and trips happen when there is some unexpected change in the contact between the feet and the ground or floor. The number of hazards can increase seasonally with the weather such as frost, wet leaves, ice, and shortened daylight hours in autumn and winter. To prevent these incidents, workplaces should address four factors: good housekeeping, the quality of walking surfaces, proper footwear, and a safe walking pace.

Good housekeeping is good practice for fall prevention

Good housekeeping is one of the most important factors in preventing falls due to slips and trips. It involves containing and cleaning all spills immediately, marking wet areas clearly, and sweeping debris from floors. In addition, work areas should be kept free of clutter and obstacles by storing equipment properly and keeping walkways clear. When working outdoors, be on the

lookout for slippery conditions, and any debris or obstacles that can be moved to prevent slips, trips, and falls.

In shops, warehouses, or the office, always secure mats, rugs, and carpets with tape or tacks so they’re flat. Do not allow cables to cross walkways. If there is no alternative, cover or tape down the temporary cables to prevent trips. Brightly coloured tape may be helpful to draw attention to a potential tripping hazard. Keep work areas and walkways well lit, making sure that faulty light bulbs and switches are replaced when necessary.

Provide sure footing

It’s important to provide sure footing when working outdoors as much as possible. In slippery conditions, use sand, salt, or another approved anti-slipping agent to provide grip. Ensure work sites are well lit, elevation changes or tripping hazards are marked wherever possible, and workers are wearing the appropriate footwear for the conditions.

Where possible, change or modify the walking surfaces to provide for “sure footing.” Recoat or replace floors or install mats. Other options include using pressure-sensitive abrasive strips, abrasive-filled painton coatings, or metal or synthetic decking. Also, resilient, non-slippery flooring prevents or reduces foot fatigue and can help prevent slips.

Take the right steps with proper footwear

Although it’s the worker who will wear the footwear, employers are responsible for making sure personal protective equipment requirements are being followed in the workplace.

When it comes to slips, trips, and falls, assess your environment and the type of work to understand when footwear is required and how inappropriate footwear contributes to the risks.

Since there is no “one size fits all” solution with footwear, it’s recommended to consult with footwear manufacturers for options that are suited to the conditions of your workplace.

Prevent-the-Trip Tip

When assessing protective footwear for your workers, be sure to consider the following:

• Is the sole made of appropriate anti-slip material for the flooring or walking conditions?

• Is there a risk of the soles quickly becoming dirty or worn out which reduces the slip-resistant qualities?

• Is the shoe secure on the foot (e.g., are laces or a closed back required)?

• Is there a need to provide support to heels and ankles to help reduce twists and sprains?

Mind your pace

Train employees on the steps they can take to avoid falling at work, while making sure they are able to take their time and pay attention to where they are going. Workers should walk at a pace that is suitable for the surface and the tasks they are doing. Pointing feet slightly outward and making wide turns at corners will offer more control.

Other considerations

Workplaces can support a safe environment by identifying and addressing potential risks through regular workplace inspections to identify and correct slip, trip, and fall hazards. Areas to be assessed could include the parking lot, walkways, and other surfaces vulnerable slippery or uneven surfaces.

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