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 [...]
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Why Choose Sod?
Posted by stonegate on September 27th, 2011
Posted in Knowledge, Products 
Tags: curb appeal, earth smart, environment, lawns, oxygen, plant real grass, pollution, run off, sod benefits, temperature, water quality 
No Comments »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 [...]
Posted in Knowledge, Products Tags: kids love grass, real turf vs. fake turf, safest natural play surface No Comments »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 [...]
Posted in Installation, Knowledge, Products, Turf Care Tags: polymer, stockosorb, water absorbing, water saving polymer No Comments »How to Request Info on Sod & Other Products
Posted by admin on March 1st, 2011
When requesting more information or pricing through our website, we would just love if you used our Quote/Info Request form, rather than posting a “comment” to our website posts. This way we receive your request via email, and you will get a timely response.
Thanks for helping us help you better!
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Fescue Blend – Our Latest Popular Blend
Posted by stonegate on February 16th, 2011
90% Fescue – 10% Bluegrass
Our Fescue Blend competes favorably with Texas A&M’s Reveille brand. Due to it’s deep roots, it displays excellent drought tolerance and has the fine, soft texture of Bluegrass! It maintains excellent turf qualities in hot regions (such as ours) that challenge the performance of other tall fescues.
Our Fescue Blend Qualities:
90% Tall [...]
Posted in Knowledge, Ordering Info, Products Tags: Albuquerque, bluegrass, fescue, Reveille, sod 4 Comments »Yes! You CAN Plant Sod All Year Round!
Posted by stonegate on January 4th, 2011
We often get asked questions regarding how long we will cut sod, when it’s available, when we stop cutting for the year, if it’s a good time to plant, etc.
We cut sod and have it available ALL YEAR ROUND(as long as the ground isnt’ frozen, which doesn’t happen too often here in the Southwest).
We never [...]
New Product! Interlocking Patio & Walkway Pavers
Posted by stonegate on April 6th, 2010
We now sell interlocking pavers manufactured right here in Albuquerque! The pavers are like an 8-piece puzzle, flat on the back unlike flagstone so they are easier to install, and are made to last a long time! Stop by to see them!
Posted in Knowledge, Products Tags: locally manufactured, patio on a pallet, pavers, sod 2 Comments »Calculate The Area for Sod
Posted by admin on March 27th, 2010
EXAMPLE:
1. MEASURE the area where you want to lay sod (length and width in feet).
Length [...]
