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Get the essential soil information you need, when you need it. Stay up to date on your current soil moisture,

salinity, and temperature conditions no matter where you are. Sensors are quick and easy to install and are

completely buried beneath the surface of your turf. Turf Guard gets you the information you need to make

important decisions in real time.

Wireless Communication

Turf Guard’s advance wireless MESH network technology makes for

an easy installation with no trenching required.

Monitor Moisture Levels in the Soil

Reduce water usage and improve playability without risking turf

quality. Promote root growth by avoiding over watering and detect

dry areas before it impacts the turf’s health.

Track Salt Build-up And Schedule Flushing

Take the guesswork out of monitoring and managing salinity levels.

Know when and how much water to ﬂush with.

Review Daily Soil Temperatures

Predict peak soil temperatures early in the day to start remediation

activities before an emergency. Schedule fungicide applications and

pesticides for optimal eectiveness.

TURF GUARD

SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM

FEATURES & BENEFITS

“I’ve been using moisture-sensing technology for 5-6 years, and

this is by far the highest-tech unit you can get on the market.

It’s so simple and so valuable…”

Amy Fouty, CSFM

Athlec Turf Manager

Michigan State University

Summary of content (4 pages)

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TURF GUARD® SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM Get the essential soil information you need, when you need it. Stay up to date on your current soil moisture, salinity, and temperature conditions no matter where you are. Sensors are quick and easy to install and are completely buried beneath the surface of your turf. Turf Guard gets you the information you need to make important decisions in real time.
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TURF GUARD® WIRELESS SOIL MONITORING SYSTEM CHALLENGES OF SPORTS TURF MAINTENANCE As a sports field manager, you face unique challenges and needs in terms of landscape maintenance: APPEARANCE: Whether or not the game is nationally televised, the field has to look its best when game day comes around. PLAYABILITY: Your team won’t play its best if the field is not at its best and maximizing player safety is paramount.
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SIX WAYS TURF GUARD HELPS YOU MANAGE YOUR TURF Turf Guard can help you more easily meet the daily challenges you face, but don’t take our word for it – hear what other sports field managers are saying about the most advanced soil sensor system on the market! 1. PROMOTE HEALTHIER TURF. Proper agronomy leads to healthy, vibrant turf. “With Turf Guard, we’re creating a healthier plant. It’s giving me more information and giving me a better playing surface.
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Sports Field Solutions SPORTS FIELD SOLUTIONS ABOUT TORO Since 1914, The Toro Company has transformed the way professionals and homeowners care for their outdoor environments. Through the decades, Toro has become a global leader in turf maintenance equipment and precision irrigation systems, serving customers from golf course superintendents, grounds and sports field managers to landscape and irrigation contractors, agricultural growers, and homeowners.