Lawn care should be simple and worry-free. Do you struggle with:
An easy way to get the best-looking turf
Proud of Your Property
Make a great impression with guests. Get a beautiful, hassle-free lawn you’re proud of from a lawn care company that makes your job easier— not harder.
More Time Back
Cross this off your to-do list. You work hard enough during the week. Trust us to do your lawn care treatments and turf management so you have more free time to spend on other things that matter to you.
Beautiful Turf
Mowing can only do so much. Keep athletes and spectators happy with a pristine field that supports excellent playability.
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Baseball & Softball Field Maintenance
Get professional care for baseball and softball fields in Central PA. JHL Turf Pros specializes in natural turf maintenance, infield care, field construction, and repairs!
Areas We Serve
Headquartered in Elizabethtown, we provide lawn care for residential homeowners, businesses, and athletic fields in the following Central PA counties: Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, York and Cumberland County.
We understand the pressure to keep up. Your time is valuable and you’re pulled in many directions.
The Harrisburg Senators trust us as their official lawn care provider.
Professional Sports Fields
“JHL Turf Pros played a key role in making our field look the best it has in years. We’re proud to have them as the Official Lawn Care Provider of The Harrisburg Senators.”
Brandon Forsburg – Harrisburg Senators
Attention to Detail
“Their attention to detail and quality of work is superior to any other service we’ve ever used. They always exceeds our expectations. If there is something we need, they respond promptly and it is done right, every single time.”
David W. – Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation Center
Soil Health
Don’t put “junk food” on your lawn. The grass uses it up really fast and in the end, it’s not as healthy for your lawn. We care about your soil’s long-term health.
How it Works
Get a Quote
Fill out our short form and a JHL Turf Pros expert will get back to you in 24 hours or less.
Start Lawn Care Treatments
If it’s a good fit, we’ll agree on a start date and finalize details for your lawn’s 5-part yearly treatment plan.
Enjoy a Great Looking Lawn
Say goodbye to lawn maintenance headaches and hello to a healthy, green lawn you’re proud of, without having to lift a finger.
Free Athletic Field Lawn Care Checklist
Download and print this yearly checklist to maintain a pristine field that keeps athletes & spectators happy.
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Athletic Field Maintenance FAQs
A sports field maintenance program is a structured plan of regular tasks and procedures designed to ensure the longevity, safety, and quality of a sports field. It includes ongoing care such as mowing, fertilization, and aeration, as well as specialized treatments to address wear and tear, especially in high-traffic areas.
Soil compaction occurs when soil particles are pressed together, reducing pore space for air and water. This is a major concern in sports fields because it restricts root growth, reduces water infiltration, and affects turf resilience. Regular aeration helps reduce compaction, particularly in high-traffic areas, and maintains a healthier playing surface.
For high-traffic areas like soccer fields and football fields, essential maintenance practices include regular aeration to relieve soil compaction, setting a proper mowing height for thicker turf, and overseeding with resilient grasses such as Turf Type Tall Fescue. These steps help fields withstand intensive use over the long term.
Natural grass fields offer a softer playing surface but require more frequent maintenance, such as mowing, irrigation, and soil treatment. Artificial turf fields, while needing less water and mowing, still require upkeep, such as brushing, disinfecting, and infill replenishment to maintain safety and performance.
The mowing height and frequency directly affect turf health and density. Field managers often set higher mowing heights for durability, especially in sports fields, to support root development and cushioning. Mowing too low can weaken turf, while infrequent mowing can cause stress and thinning.
The best grass for sports fields is Turf Type Tall Fescue because it is more drought- and disease-resistant and wear-tolerant than other lawn grasses, making this grass ideal for heavy foot-traffic areas like athletic fields.
JHL Turf Pros offers lawn care treatment services and pest control services to help you easily get your best-looking athletic field. Services cover an annual 5-step premium athletic field lawn treatment package, lawn fertilization, weed control, professional aer-core aeration and solid tine treatments, vibratory aeration and overseeding, soil pH testing, turf growth regulator applications, mosquito control, tick treatment, flea treatment, grub control, and even irrigation system installation and maintenance. Fill out the online form to get a quote and we’ll quickly contact you to discuss your specific needs and give you an accurate quote.
Weed control is essential to maintain a uniform, high-quality turf surface. Weeds compete with grass for nutrients, water, and light, reducing turf density and resilience. Effective weed control involves proper fertilization, mowing, and selective herbicide application when necessary.
As a general rule, aerification, or aeration as it’s more commonly called, should be done once a year to the entire field. The only exception to this is that heavily trafficked areas and goal mouths can be done after each season. Football and soccer fields should be aerated several times a year, depending on the usage level and soil conditions. Regular aeration relieves soil compaction, supports healthy root growth, and improves water infiltration, which is crucial for high-traffic areas.
Football field maintenance focuses on ensuring a safe, durable playing surface, given the intense physical demand on the field. This includes regular aeration to relieve soil compaction, proper fertilization, and setting a slightly higher mowing height to withstand impacts. Overseeding with durable grass varieties, such as Turf Type Tall Fescue, is also common for quick recovery and thick turf coverage. Attention to high-wear zones, like goal lines and sidelines, is critical to maintaining playability.
Soccer field maintenance involves practices aimed at preserving turf density and resilience, as soccer involves continuous movement across the entire field. Key tasks include consistent mowing, adjusting mowing height for optimal turf thickness, aeration to improve root health, and frequent overseeding with grasses that withstand wear. Special attention to high-traffic areas, like the goal boxes and central field areas, helps prevent excessive wear and tear.