Even low-maintenance sod needs care, and the success of your healthy, lush, beautiful Colorado grass depends on it. For the best results, you’ll want to avoid these six common mistakes in sod maintenance. Mowing Mistakes Over-mowing. When grass blades are cut too short, they aren’t able to absorb as much sunshine, which is essential for […]
Emerald Sod Farms in Commerce City is the premier sod farm in Colorado. With over 25 years in the industry, we want to help you make the best decisions for your sod project and we’re starting you off with these 5 frequently asked questions. Is Sod Different Than Grass? Sod is grass that is specifically […]
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 […]
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 […]
With winter around the corner, it may be tempting to begin to cut back on your sod care. However, our Denver sod price experts here at Emerald Sod Farms can attest: Now is the best time to take proactive steps to keep your turf healthy until spring returns. Keep watering and mowing your […]
If you’ve installed new sod at your home or business recently, you might be thinking to yourself, what’s next? How do I maintain my new sod, so it continues to thrive? The key to caring for new sod is knowing what to do for it and how often. Here are some tips from Emerald Sod […]
Weeds can make it tougher to establish your sod and create lawn of your dreams, but don’t let it discourage you. There are proactive steps you can take to keep your sod and grass looking and feeling awesome. Identify the type of weeds growing in your grass. Knowing what you are weeding can help you […]
