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I’m David R. Mellor, Senior Director of Grounds Boston Red Sox, author, PTSD survivor, proud husband and dad, and motivational speaker. I love baseball, science and being outside; for over 30 years I've combined these loves for a career as a Major League groundskeeper. I oversee everything that involves Fenway Park’s playing field and work in the shadow of its iconic left field wall, the Green Monster. I named this blog “Off the Wall” because It matters how you play the game

Step up to the plate to give your turf a late summer advantage. As the weather starts to cool it is time to prepare your lawn for the cold weather ahead. A lawn that is healthy when the snow starts to fly is much more likely to green up lush and full next Spring. Here are a few things to take action on now to give your grass a Picture Perfect edge next Spring. Step in the batter’s box with equipment maintenance Check the oil and service your lawnmower It's been a long hot sum