Landscape resources from sod experts.
Installation tips, seasonal care, and straight answers about growing a great lawn in the Southeast.
Driving Success: The Crucial Role of Big Truck Drivers in Our Sod Delivery Operations
At Sodmasters Turf Farm, our commitment to delivering top-quality sod across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Alabama relies heavily on the unsung heroes behind the…
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Breaking Down Thatch: Strategies for Healthier Sod
Thatch is a common issue in landscaping that can significantly impact the health and quality of sod. While a small amount of thatch is normal and can even be beneficial, excessive…
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What Type of Sod Works Best for the Southeastern United States?
When choosing sod for your lawn, the climate and soil conditions play pivotal roles in determining the best type of grass. Here's a straightforward guide to help you select the…
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Common Lawn Problems and How to Tackle Them Head-On
Having a lush, green lawn is a point of pride for many homeowners, but achieving and maintaining this ideal can be challenging. Lawns are susceptible to a variety of issues,…
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Best Time to Plant Sod?
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Sod Fall is a wonderful season for planting sod, particularly in Georgia. The combination of moderate temperatures and reliable rainfall during this…
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5 Lawn Myths Busted
1. Myth: You can water your lawn any time of day. Watering your lawn early in the morning, between about 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., when evaporation rates are low, is the best time.…
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Sodmasters Turf Farm Uses Home Building Business to Bolster Sales
Sodmasters Turf Farm is a well-known sod producer in the state of Georgia, located in Montrose. In 2004 the owner, Tom Bradbury, purchased the historic farmland, Whitehall…
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How Do I Install Sod?
You have selected the right sod type for your home and are ready to get started on the installation process. Ensure a successful and hassle-free installation by following these…
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Sod Maintenance
As the seasons change, so do the weather and soil conditions around your home. Every season and sod type requires a different approach to maintenance. Still, there are certain…
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Sodmasters Turf – Good For Your Health?
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…
Read articleHappy Dirt, The Value of Soil Health
Three Tips for Happy Dirt I have to admit, before working at Sodmasters I didn't know a whole lot about the science behind soil health. I was amazed to learn from our on-staff…
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Go Get Dirty: Why Healthy Soil is Good For You
Well, the March showers that bring April flowers brought a lot more this year with COVID-19. We hope that you all avoid this virus, and while you are in quarantine it is a perfect…
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The Benefits of Aerification for Your Home Lawn
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…
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Getting Ahead for Spring Green-up
It's that time of year when we start thinking about spring green-up and which pre-emergents we're considering. Hopefully everyone has gotten their lime out from my last newsletter.…
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Time for the Lime, Why to Treat Your Lawn in the Winter
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…
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Winter Sod Tips, Lawnmower Maintenance
Your mower can affect the health of your grass! Yes, you read that correctly. Grass that is ripped, torn and shredded by a mower is stressed, which reduces its health and allows…
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Putting 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…
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7 Handy Tips for Better Turfgrass Sod Installations
Before your turfgrass sod arrives Make sure everything that goes underground is already installed, like drainage systems, irrigation systems, electrical and other lines. Loosen the…
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Watering New Sod
When… Where… How Much Water is essential to all life — too little water and we die, too much and we drown. The same is true of the grass in our lawns. Water makes up 70% to 80% of…
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The Benefits to Using Sod
The common question in many households is whether to use seed or sod to grow the perfect lawn, especially as spring nears and more attention is placed on the yard. To help you…
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