In May 2016, the Baltimore Ravens laid natural grass turf at M&T Bank Stadium. The GreenFields Grounds Team work at a number of stadiums and can be opted for to maximise the performance of your natural grass pitch. Although artificial turfs are also very reliable, the popularity of natural grass is understandable. Bermuda is probably the best grass for all-around athletic fields. For natural grass athletic fields, a maintenance plan based on known best practices and the latest turf science that includes mowing, fertilization, irrigation, aeration, and overseeding will keep the grass healthy year-round and provide a safe playing surface throughout the season. Charlton Athletic FC have been playing on the GreenFields natural grass pitch for over three years and have been delighted with the results. It also promises fewer athlete injuries. There are three main cool season natural grasses; the Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass. Natural grass is ideal for football or rugby but can limit fixtures compared to synthetic and hybrid grass as it is reliant on weather conditions as well as extensive maintenance. Its ability to withstand and recover from foot traffic, combined with it’s low maintenance requirements makes it a huge attraction for most field managers. There are other grasses not discussed here such as the Creeping Bent Grass used in cool seasons and the Zoysiagrass used in warm seasons. When everyone has a voice and feels like their needs are being met, it will create a working environment much more conducive to healthy turf: Given the fact that a typical athletic field will start to show wear after 10 events and will be significantly reduced after 25 events, if proper maintenance is not scheduled from the get-go, it will be difficult or even impossible to catch up later. Therefore, the question becomes, how high can the grass be allowed to get without causing damage to the turf when it’s cut? As to the question of how much water to apply, that is determined by three factors: the water-holding capacity of the soil, the amount of moisture present when irrigation is started, and drainage. Most football fields rely on natural, as opposed to synthetic grasses, as the playing surface. Natural grass is a living plant that can be destroyed by regular stamping. If the budget allows for overseeding of an entire field, that is ideal, but if not then concentrating on high-traffic areas is the next best option. In the US, there are 5 main types of natural grass used for football fields.