In February, your grass is still dormant from the winter, but weeds will begin to sprout once spring arrives, so now is the time to be proactive by applying a pre-emergent herbicide. After March 1st, you will need to use a post-emergent herbicide to kill visible, sprouted weeds. What is a Pre-emergent Herbicide? Pre-emergent herbicides […]
How is Sod Grown? Veteran-owned Emerald Sod Farm professionally waters, fertilizes, mows, and harvests organic quality grass sod on our farm in Commerce City, Colorado. We do the hard work of starting with and nurturing grass seed so you don’t have to! The Colorado Department of Agriculture certifies our weed, pest, and disease-free grass on […]
Whether you just laid new sod in the spring or in the fall, this winter will be its first, and special care should be taken to ensure it comes back healthy and green. Here are sod tips for the four common mistakes we see, and how to avoid them, so you are ready to play […]
Winterizing your lawn is as important as maintaining it in the spring and summer months. Grasses work hard during their “dormant” months, gathering nutrients to recover from the stresses of the summer months and preparing for spring. It is important for all grass types to be winterized. Even in warmer climates, grasses need to be […]
Fall is the time many people start to “close down” their outdoor activities to get ready for the winter. Our focus turns from outdoor projects to indoor projects. We begin to think about preventing drafts and keeping in warmth. However, if one of your springtime activities includes laying new sod, fall may be the better […]
If you are looking to repair or replace your lawn, you are likely wondering about the benefits of using sod versus seed. Just like most choices, you likely are considering quality, quantity, price, and effort. Let’s take a look at both to help you make the best choice for your project. Sod Versus Seed Definitions […]
New construction? Weedy or patching grass? Landscaping remodel? Whatever reason you have for new lawn sod, you want to be sure to properly prepare for it to avoid the most common pitfalls that could waste your time and money. Poor installation or preparation can result in air pockets that dry out the roots before they […]
Considering landscaping sod installation? Using quality sod when landscaping your yard offers several creative and unique ways to produce an instant and lush lawn. Your yard could become a work of art with the following ideas. Garden Seating Using sod in a garden seating schematic could be something as simple as using it to border […]
In Colorado, not only do we have we have very dry summers but, something many people don’t realize is that our winters are also very dry. It’s important to know how to care for your lawn as well as how to revive a drought-stricken lawn if it has gotten to that point. Our average temperatures […]
New sod can make your home and landscaping look great. But to keep it that way, it takes maintenance. That’s where finding the right lawn mower makes a difference. Whether you are in the market for your first lawn mower or a replacement here are some things to keep in mind. The size of your […]
