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Not mowing in winter? Now is a great time for mower maintenance and other chores.
Now that winter is settling in, it might be tempting to put off all lawn care chores until the spring. Mower maintenance – who needs it? You’re finally getting a break for mowing, fertilizing, and watering! Right? Well… sort of. It’s true that a dormant lawn is a lot less work than a growing one.…
Read More5 Reasons To Use TifTuf Grass
Everyone knows that a healthy lawn makes your home that much more attractive. But there are other benefits to having a beautiful yard that go beyond appearance. First of all, it can increase your curb appeal, which can definitely help you when it’s time to sell your home. Your neighbors will also appreciate it because…
Read MoreWindow Of Opportunity To Lay Dormant Sod Is Closing Fast
The window of opportunity to lay dormant sod is quickly coming to a close. If you want to take advantage of this, you need to do it soon! In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of laying sod in the winter. And perhaps most importantly, we’ll cover why it’s vital to get it…
Read MoreYour Turf Installation Tool Kit
Turf installation is not something to take lightly. It’s a big investment, but the right preparation can make it much less stressful and more successful. This post is all about what you need to know before turf installation, as well as what tools you’ll need if you want to start preparing on your own! Installing…
Read MoreCaring For New Sod
Taking care of the lawn is a common pastime for homeowners all over the country. Knowing when to water, when to cut, and even when to start over with new sod is par for the course. If you recently installed a new layer of sod on your land, there are some important care tips that…
Read MoreUnder Promise and Over Deliver: A History of TifTuf®
“Under promise and over deliver.” Little did we know that some six years later, our determination to “Under Promise” would ultimately turn out to be one of the greatest understatements ever spoken in the world of turfgrass. Once it was commercially released, TifTuf® took off like wildfire. But it took years of dedicated research at…
Read MoreIt’s Not Easy Being ‘Green’
“In April 2021, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government awarded the “Water Conservation Leadership Award Winner for an Individual” to Dr. Brian Schwartz and his work to produce the drought-tolerant bermudagrass TifTuf. The reduction of water use by 38% over the most popular bermudagrass cultivar and the expanded availability of TifTuf across the USA and in…
Read More5 Winter Lawn Care Essentials
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you should ignore your lawn. In fact, winter is a great time to take care of your lawn and prepare it for the spring. Winter lawn care is less labor-intensive than summer chores but just as important. There are many different things that you can do to make sure…
Read MoreWhy Your Turfgrass Doesn’t Breathe – The Importance of Aerating for a Healthy Lawn
A manicured, velvety green lawn can enhance the beauty of any landscape. If you have such a well-tended green, you want to keep it healthy and lush all year round. Besides being the place where you can laze in your hammock, watching sparrows gather, squirrels dart across, and the seasonal frog hop, a lawn has…
Read MoreAll About Bermuda Grass Sod
One of the most popular types of grass, Bermuda grass is arguably the best combination of beauty, low maintenance, and durability. Learning all about Bermuda grass sod will help you make the best-informed decision about whether it is right for your lawn. If you enjoy watching sports that use natural turf such as football, soccer,…
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