Photo Credit: Greg Parker, Underhill International Corp.
Last month, I looked at the issue of whether or not synthetic-turf fields should require irrigation; basically, the decision has to be on a case-by-case basis, and there are many variables to consider.
Part II of this series is based on the premise that, if the decision is made to put an irrigation system into a new synthetic field, or a natural-turf field retrofitted with synthetic turf, there are various systems to choose from, and I have sought out experts in the field.
In talking with them, I discovered some new perspectives on the original question—to irrigate or not to irrigate—that I think are important.