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Does Blue Tag Certification Matter?

Does Blue Tag Certification Matter?

Jul 22nd 2024

Most green industry professionals will know what it means to purchase blue tag certified sod. We ran a poll across our socials and found that over 90% of our followers were familiar with the ter …
Irrigation System Winterization

Irrigation System Winterization

Nov 10th 2023

Irrigation system winterization is a process that helps protect your underground pipes in cold weather. Typically it is performed around the time grass goes dormant for the fall/winter season. The mai …
How to Water New Sod

How to Water New Sod

Nov 10th 2023

You pay a lot for new sod, so you want to make sure it gets the proper care it deserves.Start watering (around one inch of irrigation) within a half an hour after the sod gets laid. For the next two w …
Dethatching Cool Season Grasses

Dethatching Cool Season Grasses

Nov 10th 2023

In the fall, you can do some preparation for the cold days of winter that may help prevent or minimize winter kill. To determine if your turfgrass requires dethatching, simply use a small shovel to pu …
Planning A Lawn Makeover?

Planning A Lawn Makeover?

Nov 10th 2023

Many homeowners have been fighting the good fight, battling back weeds and filling in bare spots in their existing lawns. But sometimes, even the most diligent lawn warriors have to accept defeat and …
Choose the Best Turf with our Sod Selector Tool

Choose the Best Turf with our Sod Selector Tool

Posted by SodStar Pro on Nov 9th 2023

There are so many places that the right turf can make an impact – golf courses, sports fields, residential lawns, parks and other public spaces. Finding the perfect variety for each of those uses is n …
End of Season Equipment Checklist

End of Season Equipment Checklist

Nov 3rd 2023

Once the grass has stopped growing for the winter, you can celebrate the end of mowing season, but not until you’ve properly prepared your mower and other equipment for hibernation. Here are a fe …