I have to admit, I’m not a detail person. I’ve never been one to notice if my yard has been mowed or not. My brain is hard-wired to lose itself in a good book or in research. I’m constantly curious and learning. It’s a quality that frustrated my mother when I was growing up. She’d… Read more »
Happy Dirt
Three Tips for Happy Dirt I have to admit, before working at SodMasters I didn’t know a whole lot about the science behind healthy sod. I was amazed to learn from our on-staff Agronomist, Kenny Neel, how everything from salt to nitrites in the soil can affect the health and color of a lawn. Healthy… Read more »
“Go Get Dirty”
Well, the March showers that bring April flowers has brought a lot more this year with CoVid19. We hope that you all avoid this deadly virus, and while you are in quarantine it is a perfect time to do that sodding or landscape planting. So, let’s help that immune system and get out and dig… Read more »
Aerification
Green grass is imminent, and if you are up to date on our agronomic recommendations, there will be no need to seek “the greener grass on the other side.” By now, we have our mower blades sharpened and ready to make the first clean cut for Spring Green-Up. As we have discussed, a clean cut… Read more »
Getting Ahead for Spring Green-up
It’s that time of year that we start thinking about Spring Green up and what pre-emergents are we considering using. Hopefully everyone has gotten their Lime out from my last newsletter. If not, its not to late to Lime and get that Ca & Mg out and incorporated into the soil with a good aerification.… Read more »
Time for the Lime
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and got to enjoy the Holidays with loved ones. I really hope everyone was able to get those mower blades sharpened, and the mowers tuned up with new filters and spark plugs. January is that time of year where you should be applying Lime, which… Read more »
Winter Sod Tips
Your mower can affect the health of your grass! Yes, you read this correctly. Grass ripped, torn and shredded by a mower will stress the plant which leads to reduced health allowing insects, drought, heat and other factors to have detrimental effects on your lawn. To insure a beautiful looking lawn, we recommend you service… Read more »
Don’t forget to Service your Mower
Your mower can affect the health of your grass! Yes, you read this correctly. Grass ripped, torn and shredded by a mower will stress the plant which leads to reduced health allowing insects, drought, heat and other factors to have detrimental effects on your lawn. To insure a beautiful looking lawn, we recommend you service… Read more »
Puttting in a Backyard Putting Green
Pick out the area of your yard where you want your green, choose an open area, keeping in mind the amount of sun and shade. A sunny spot works best. Dig out your green usually about 6-8” deep plus additional width for fringe and rough. Cover your area with landscape fabric to prevent future weeds… Read more »
7 Handy Tips for Better Turfgrass Sod Installations
Before your Turfgrass Sod Arrives 1. Make sure everything that goes under ground is already installed like drainage systems, irrigation systems, electrical and other lines. 2. Loosen top 6 inches of soil with a rototiller or similar equipment. Add fertilizer. Add soil amendments if needed. 3. Rake area to remove rocks and debris. 4. For… Read more »