Meet the Team: Nick Gialloreto
Nick joined the Walker Supply, Inc. team on October 2012 after serving as an Assistant Field Manager with the Pittsburgh Pirates for two seasons. He graduated from Penn State in 2010 with a B.S. in Turfgrass Science. After experiences with working with the Philadelphia Eagles and then the Pittsburgh Pirates, Nick joined Walker Supply, Inc. as the team's first Athletic Field Specialist.
Meet the Team: Kelli Rogers
Dormant Feeding Best Practices
It is tough to maintain grass at any time. This year we experienced our August in September! This has stressed the turf going into a time when the grass is supposed to rejuvenate itself. There has been extensive research that indicates that dormant feeding can be very beneficial. So, what are the best practices for dormant feeding?
Creating Leaders for Better Job Satisfaction
President's Message: WSI's Expansion Highlights
Everybody is busy this time of year. At Walker Supply, it has been a little busier than normal with the expansion of our business operations earlier this year. With it being such an exciting time in WSI's history, we would like to take this opportunity to share with you a few key highlights of the past two years
WSI's Essential Aerification Checklist
Everyone needs a checklist in advance of aerification! This will help you to be prepared for the dreaded necessity. Check your supplies, and contact your WSI representative to ensure that you are ready. Pre-planning will help to prepare your turf for a better 2018.
Are You Fighting Earthworm Castings?
Are the above images a little too familiar?
No products are labeled for earthworm control in the US or Canada, but some organics applied for other purposes may be effective.
Check out this valuable research article on the Grigg Bros. website, "Using Organic Products to Reduce Earthworm Castings" written by Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. and Brian McDonald, M.S. and published in Golf Course Management magazine.
The WSI Team has observed this first-hand in the field with the use of Rhizo-Aide from Griggs Bros. Ask your Territory Manager for more information today. They can help you assess your unique situation and develop the best plan of attack!
WSI Acquires Turf Trade Pennsylvania Assets & Locations
Walker Supply, Inc of Pittsburgh, PA and Turf Trade of Mullica Hill, NJ are proud to announce the consummation of a deal for Walker Supply, Inc. to acquire the Pennsylvania assets and locations formerly of The Turf Trade. All former Turf Trade employees working in Pennsylvania are now Walker Supply, Inc. employees, with customer relationships continuing as before.
Don’t Wait Until Spring to Start Infield Renovations
Spring in Western PA can be very unpredictable. Over the years, I have noticed field managers fighting rainy, cold weather in March and April to try to get their infields ready for baseball/softball season. Instead of fighting these miserable conditions year in and year out, why not do a little preseason prep in the fall?
