Archive for the ‘Turf Care’ Category

Winter Sod Care

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 [...]

Caring for Your Turf Grass

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 [...]

Troubleshooting Sod Issues

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®

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 [...]

Step-by-Step Sod Installation Instructions

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. [...]

How to Request Info on Sod & Other Products

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Water-Saving Advice

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 [...]