FRAZE MOWING
A CLEAN RESET
Precision surface removal for baseball lips and full turf renovation. Out with what holds the field back, in with a true, level surface.
REMOVE THE PROBLEM, KEEP THE ROOTS
Fraze mowing uses a high-speed rotor to cut away the top layer of the field and lift it straight onto a conveyor and off the field.
Thatch, organic buildup, weeds and their seeds, and contaminated or built-up material come out. The roots and rhizomes stay in the ground, so warm-season grasses grow back clean and level. Depth is set for each job, from a light surface pass to a deep reset.
TWO JOBS, ONE PRECISE CUT
The same machine solves two very different problems.
Infield lip removal
Takes out the ridge of infield mix that builds up where the dirt meets the grass, for a true, safe transition.
How it works →Turf renovation
Strips thatch, weeds and old layers in one pass, and gives the field a clean base to grow back denser.
How it works →GET RID OF THE INFIELD LIP
Every game, wind, rain, dragging and cleats push infield mix into the edge of the grass.
Season after season it builds a ridge where the dirt meets the turf. That lip causes bad hops, holds water at the edge of the infield and is a tripping hazard for players. Small lips can be handled by hand. Wide, deep ones need fraze mowing: it removes the whole band cleanly and leaves a smooth base, often with no extra grading before the new sod.
How we remove a lip
We set the correct infield arc and line with the field plans.
The rotor strips the built-up band and the conveyor carries it away.
Fresh sod goes into the stripped band, level with the infield.
Infield mix is adjusted and packed to match, then the edge is cut clean.
RENOVATE THE TURF FROM THE TOP DOWN
The most aggressive cultural practice in turf care, and one of the most effective.
Where verticutting slices through thatch, fraze mowing removes it completely, along with weeds, seed and old layers, in a single pass. It is the fastest way to reset a tired field without a full rebuild.
Removes thatch and organic buildup
Clears the spongy layer that holds water and chokes the roots.
Takes out weeds and seed
Poa annua, weeds and the seed bank on the surface go with the debris.
Strips bad layers
Removes contaminated or incompatible material and black layer near the surface.
Resets the surface
Leaves a true, level base, ready for topdressing and play.
Denser regrowth
Warm-season grasses push new growth from the rhizomes left in the ground.
Ready for a new grass
A clean seedbed for seed, sprigs or sod, or a clean switch between grass types.
HOW WE RENOVATE WITH FRAZE MOWING
Soil, grass type and depth are defined for your field.
The rotor removes the top layer and the conveyor loads it out.
Topdressing and aeration as needed for a smooth, open surface.
Irrigation, starter fertilizer and seed or sod as planned.
Mowing resumes as the turf fills in, then the field is released.
WHILE THE GRASS IS GROWING
Plan it for active growth, with several weeks free of games. For warm-season grasses, early enough in summer so the turf recovers and hardens off before winter. Lip work fits the gaps between seasons.
TYPICAL REGROWTH FOR BERMUDAGRASS
Under good growing conditions, bermudagrass fields usually recover in about 4 to 6 weeks. Cool-season grasses take longer, and lip repairs depend on how fast the new sod roots. We confirm the timing for your field on the site visit.
GOOD TO KNOW
What to expect in the weeks after.
It will look scalped
Right after the cut the field looks bare. That is expected, and it is where the clean regrowth starts.
Water and feed right away
Steady irrigation and a starter fertilizer drive the recovery.
Never reuse the debris
The removed material carries weeds and thatch, so it leaves the field.
EXPECTED RESULTS
What you get when fraze mowing is done right.
Level, true surface
Better planarity, safer footing and truer ball roll.
Cleaner, denser turf
Less thatch and fewer weeds, with fresh growth.
Better water movement
Water gets into the soil instead of sitting on top.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is fraze mowing?
A high speed rotor cuts away the top layer of the field and a conveyor lifts it straight off. Thatch, organic buildup, weeds and their seed, and contaminated or built up material come out. The roots and rhizomes stay in the ground, so warm season grasses grow back clean and level.
How long until the field is back in play?
Under good growing conditions, bermudagrass fields usually recover in about 4 to 6 weeks. Cool season grasses take longer, and lip repairs depend on how fast the new sod roots. We confirm the timing for your field on the site visit.
When is the best time to fraze mow?
During active growth, with several weeks free of games. Late spring and summer are ideal. For warm season grasses, do it early enough in summer so the turf recovers and hardens off before winter. Avoid dormant grass. Lip work fits the gaps between seasons.
Can fraze mowing remove the infield lip on a baseball field?
Yes. Wide, deep lips need it: the rotor strips the whole built up band and leaves a smooth base, often with no extra grading. We mark the correct arc from the field plans, fraze the lip, resod level with the infield, then adjust the infield mix and cut the edge clean.
Why does the field look bare right after?
Right after the cut the field looks scalped. That is expected, and it is where the clean regrowth starts. Steady irrigation and a starter fertilizer drive the recovery. The removed debris is never reused, because it carries the weeds and seed we just took out.
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From one infield lip to a full field renovation, our specialists plan the depth, the timing and the regrowth.
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