TifTuf Bermuda
Growing a Drought-Tolerant Lawn
A lush, green lawn can be the crown jewel of your property. But what happens when drought strikes? In today’s world of increasingly unpredictable weather and tightening water regulations, how can you ensure a green lawn? The key is learning to grow a drought-tolerant lawn that will look great no matter the weather. How do…
Read MoreControlling Broadleaf Weeds in Your Lawn
Keeping your lawn free of weeds is the holy grail of lawn care. After all of the effort you put into growing a beautiful lawn, the last thing you want is a few stray weeds ruining your perfect turf. Unfortunately, broadleaf weeds are some of the hardest weeds to beat. No single method will take…
Read MoreTreating Your Lawn After Rain Damage
Spring so far has been unusually wet. All that rain may be a boon to our reservoirs and water sports enthusiasts. But it’s a bit too much of a good thing for our lawns. The right rain at the right time helps your lawn green up in the spring without extra irrigation. But too much…
Read More7 Tips for a Sustainable Lawn
Today more than ever, homeowners are thinking about how to maintain a sustainable lawn. It should come as no surprise that the traditional turf lawn does no favors to the environment. In the eastern part of the United States, 30% of all water use goes to irrigating residential lawns. On the west coast, that number…
Read More5 Lawn Care Myths
There are a lot of myths floating around about lawn care. It’s likely that you’ve heard a number of them. But how can you tell which information is true and which information is just a myth? We have gathered some information for you on some of the more common lawn care myths. 1. You should…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Questions People Have About TifTuf
TifTuf is a type of Bermudagrass that is very popular. It’s only available from certified growers. While it’s tough enough to handle a lot of foot traffic, it also looks amazing. Naturally, people have a lot of questions about this gorgeous grass. Here are the top six questions that people have. 1. How much water…
Read MoreAll I Want for Christmas is…. Turf?
Okay, so maybe no one wrote to Santa to ask for a bermudagrass lawn this year, BUT that doesn’t mean they won’t be asking for it at spring green-up. You can bet that when their neighbors’ lawns are beginning to look plush and full, the guys buried in an acre of clover and dandelion will…
Read MoreThe Heat is On. Can Your Grass Hold Up?
Summer’s right around the corner, so now’s the time to start talking about grass that can withstand heat and potential drought. TIFTUF is a drought-tolerant bermuda grass developed by turfgrass breeders at the University of Georgia. It uses less water and stays green longer when subjected to stress.
Read MoreFirst North Carolina Community to Exclusively Feature TifTuf Bermudagrass
The ReAlta community in Charlotte is the first in the state of North Carolina to exclusively require TifTuf Bermudagrass to be installed at all homesites. The fully solar community in the city was distinctly designed to save both the environment and homeowners’ money. “[ReAlta homeowners] will have the satisfaction of knowing that they’re doing something…
Read MoreTifTuf Delights Homeowners in Australia
According to Nick Daley of Daleys Turf, a sod grower in Bells Creek, Queensland (near the east coast of Australia), TifTuf Bermudagrass has exceeded his — and his clients’ — expectations. Although the grower has offered TifTuf for only a few months, he says homeowners are really excited about TifTuf softness underfoot, in addition to…
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