If you are planning on laying sod this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, please keep in mind the following schedule for both of our locations, as well as the additional ordering information.
Albuquerque Lot: Closed Saturday, May 26th thru Monday, May 28th. Reopen Tuesday, May 29th.
Moriarty Farm: Closed Thursday, May 24th thru Monday, May 28th. Reopen Tuesday, [...]
Needing Sod for Memorial Day?
Posted by stonegate on May 16th, 2012
Should I Seed or Sod My Yard?
Posted by admin on April 25th, 2012
The lush, beautiful lawn you desire can be achieved through a variety of methods. Seeding and laying sod are two of the most common options, and if installed and cared for properly, either option can provide you with the lawn of your dreams.
There are many differences between choosing to seed or lay sod, but [...]
Albuquerque Lot Open!
Posted by admin on March 31st, 2012
Our Albuquerque lot is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, and Saturdays 8am-12 Noon.
Great Reasons to Grow a Lawn
Posted by stonegate on March 22nd, 2012
Mowing, watering, fertilizing, edging and spraying a home lawn requires commitment and attention. However, it also serves you well and improves your environment.
The next time you are mowing, thinking that Xeriscape may be the ONLY alternative, consider this:
A. The lawn area (approx. 1000 sq.ft. per home) in a block of eight average homes has the [...]
Water-Saving Advice
Posted by stonegate on March 19th, 2012
Watering your yard really doesn’t have to cost “an arm and a leg.” With a properly planned and operating irrigation system you can cut your water usage as much as 50%. You can start by knowing how much water you are applying at each watering…it’s effortless!
* Place several empty coffee cans or similar containers around [...]
Calculate The Area for Sod
Posted by admin on March 15th, 2012
EXAMPLE:
1. MEASURE the area where you want to lay sod (length and width in feet).
Length [...]
Step-by-Step Sod Installation Instructions
Posted by stonegate on March 14th, 2012
1. Rake and remove all rocks and debris from surface.
2. Add peat moss to soil (and new nutrient-rich topsoil if necessary). Peat moss will retain water to feed back to the sod. For heavy sand or clay soil, a soil amendment is recommended. For maximum water savings, add our Stockosorb polymers to your soil. [...]
When Is Sod Available for Pick-Up or Delivery?
Posted by stonegate on March 12th, 2012
If you are picking up your order in ALBUQUERQUE:
Please call 48 hours in advance of your expected pick up day to order sod.
Sod is currently being delivered to our Albuquerque lot daily Monday – Friday (our Saturday orders are brought in Friday night).
We cut our sod fresh for you, so if you are picking [...]
How To Order Your Sod
Posted by stonegate on March 9th, 2012
To ensure that we have fresh product for our customer, AND that we keep our costs down, we do not carry “extra” sod at our Albuquerque location. All sod we bring into our Albuquerque lot is for customers who have placed an order with us. We request that you give us 24-48 hours notice when [...]
Winter Sod Care
Posted by stonegate on November 28th, 2011
Your lawn will need some minimal care throughout Winter, to ensure a healthy and happy Spring lawn, so don’t forget about it until then!
Here are some of our best Fall and Winter lawn care tips:
Aerate. Late Fall and early Winter are good times to aerate your lawn. This allows air, water and nutrients directly [...]
