Turfgrass Products

Advantages of Small Business Over Big Box Stores

Many people assume the best place to pick up sod for their lawn is one of the big box stores, without doing any of the research. Big box stores such as Lowe’s and Home Depot lure people in with their promise of savings by buying in bulk, and people think that these companies can offer better prices to them because they have so much buying power in the market. But that is not always the case. Take the time to compare the prices – for example, you would find that Lake Jem’s costs...

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Julie Ruebush 4/12/2012 Comments(0)

Go Green this Spring

Did you know you can help the going green movement by simply adding turf grass to your lawn? Studies show that turf grass can make a big impact on the environment, from urban to open areas. In smaller communities or urban areas, turf grass sod can do numerous things, including reducing energy consumption, mitigating the heat island effect commonly found in cities, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, all of which contribute to efforts to reduce global warming. In larger lawns and other open ar...

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Julie Ruebush 4/4/2012 Comments(0)

Empire Zoysia Turf Grass - The Grass of the Future

If you are shopping around for new turf grass for your lawn, you might have heard of Empire Zoysia. But why is it a good option? Some have nicknamed the Empire Zoysia the "EZ Grass, can it certainly lives up to that moniker, as there are many advantages to adding this grass to your property." First of all, it is easy to keep in good condition. It tolerates extreme wear, making it perfect not only for your yard, but also for other high traffic commercial areas, including golf courses, roadsides, ...

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Julie Ruebush 3/20/2012 Comments(0)

Go Green this Spring with Turf Grass

Go Green this Spring with Turf Grass Did you know you can help the going green movement by simply adding turf grass to your lawn? Studies show that turf grass can make a big impact on the environment, from urban to open areas. In smaller communities or urban areas, turf grass sod can do numerous things, including reducing energy consumption, mitigating the heat island effect commonly found in cities, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, all of which contribute to efforts to reduce global warmi...

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Julie Ruebush 3/16/2012 Comments(0)

Curb Appeal - Adding Value to Your Home

With the housing marketing still struggling to recover homeowners need to do everything they can to make their home attractive to potential buyers. One of the most important things is your landscaping! You know what they say about first impressions. If a buyer pulls up in front of your house and the first thing they see is a dead or dying lawn you have lost the first round of the war. Even if the inside of your home is exactly what they are looking for, they are already approaching your home wit...

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5/12/2011 Comments(0)

Florida Turfgrass - Which Type is Best for Your Lawn

All turfgrass is not created equal. You want your grass to not only look green, but also be able to withstand high humidity, high heat, and sometimes short drought periods that are common to Florida. With these extreme weather conditions to worry about, you need to know which types of turfgrass will survive best in your lawn. St. Augustine and Bermudagrass are often the most popular turfgrass types. St. Augustine grass is native to Florida, and comes in many variations, including Palmetto, Bitte...

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3/4/2011 Comments(0)