Effective December 1, 2011, we will temporarily close our retail sales office in Albuquerque, and will re-open on March 1, 2012.
However, our farm will remain open all winter, where you can pick up your orders Monday – Friday. Our farm schedule as of December 1st is Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (closed for [...]
Winter Hours for Sod Orders
Posted by don on December 1st, 2011
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 [...]
Why Choose Sod?
Posted by stonegate on September 27th, 2011
LAWNS & OUR ENVIRONMENT
Turf grass is earth smart. Scientists throughout the world are increasingly documenting the significant role of turf, particularly in urban/suburban settings where the removal of turf and other vegetation has amplified problems such as the “urban heat effect.”
In the 1990 Farm Bill, the U.S. Congress noted:
Tree plantings and ground cover, such as [...]
Considering Artificial Grass?
Posted by stonegate on September 25th, 2011
Before you invest your hard-earned money in artificial turf, please continue reading.
Here are just a few reasons you might think twice about installing artificial grass.
1. It’s expensive!
About 10-30 times more than live turf grass, depending on the style of artificial turf you choose.
2. It’s extremely hot during the summer months and can easily be as [...]
Caring for Your Turf Grass
Posted by stonegate on September 13th, 2011
WATERING
Water the sod immediately after installation until it’s completely soaked, but not puddled ABOVE the sod. Initially, apply at least 1″ of water so the soil underneath is very wet. Pull back a corner of sod to verify your watering is penetrating the underlying soil. Make sure the water is getting to all the areas [...]
Put Something Beautiful In Your Yard…Your Family!
Posted by stonegate on July 7th, 2011
Summer is here, kids are out of school and will beg to play outside…or will they?
If you have real grass for them to play on, the answer is yes! But if you have Xeriscape, imitation grass, or just plain dirt for a play surface, then expect to raise “couch potatoes” who want to stay inside [...]
Troubleshooting Sod Issues
Posted by stonegate on July 5th, 2011
Below you will find some of the more common issues with turf grass care. Please feel free to contact us, if you have further questions.
If DRY SPOTS appear in the lawn during the afternoon, the irrigation time should be increased. If dry spots persist, an irrigation uniformity problem is likely, and an additional sprinkler head may [...]
Keep Your Soil Moist with Stockosorb®
Posted by stonegate on June 30th, 2011
What is Stockosorb®?
Stockosorb® is a man-made water-absorbing polymer that is designed to improve the capability of soils and other growing media to retain water and plant nutrients. It can be used for the same reasons you would use peat moss mixed in the soil…to retain water near the roots. Once in contact with water, it [...]
Fescue or Bluegrass…it’s your choice!
Posted by don on March 23rd, 2011
We now have enough of our Fescue grass blend to satisfy the exceptional demand for this wonderful sod. We began planting this blend in just an 11 acre section, and we were so impressed with its deep green color, its ability to hold up under heavy foot traffic and [...]
How To Order Your Sod
Posted by stonegate on March 9th, 2011
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 [...]
