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Autumn’s Fallen Leaves: How To Manage Them
As the autumn season is still in its early stages, now is the time to be thinking about how you will handle the leaves.
Read MoreHow to Save Water with a Natural Lawn
Conserving water has become a major concern with residential and commercial sites […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Natural Turfgrass
This Earth Day, Sod University highlights some of the key benefits natural turfgrass brings to the environment.
Read MoreNatural vs. Artificial Home Lawns
One of the greatest debates in the sod industry is the choice of installing a natural or artificial lawn. Learn the pros and cons of each.
Read MoreHow Natural Lawns Improve Air Quality
One of the many reasons natural lawns surpass artificial grass is because of natural grass’s ability to improve air quality.
Read MoreHow Natural Lawns Conserve and Filtrate Water
Discover how natural lawns, in comparison to xeriscaping or artificial turf, conserve and filtrate water to promote a healthier planet.
Read MoreWays to Provide Natural Lawns with Earth-Friendly Nutrition
It’s critical to understand the benefits of natural turfgrass vs. other options and ways to feed it earth-friendly nutrition.
Read MoreNatural Turfgrasses That Use Less Water
There are plenty of drought tolerant grasses that perform well without as much water and offer many other environmental benefits.
Read MoreWhy Artificial Grass is Bad for the Environment
Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) discusses environmental impacts artificial turf has versus those of natural turf.
Read MoreHow to Test Your Soil
Collecting and submitting a soil analysis is the best way to determine which nutrients your soil lacks and needs.
Read MoreHow to Top Dress Your Lawn with Compost
Adding top dressing made up of compost to your lawn will reap many benefits for your grass and the soil it grows in.
Read MoreThe Best Grass for Low Maintenance
Looking to buy sod for your lawn? Sod University lists some of the top-rated turfgrasses for low maintenance.
Read MoreWhy is Carbon Important to Your Lawn?
Carbon is one of the essential building blocks of all organic life. Like plants and animals, soil is also carbon-based and needs carbon.
Read MoreWhat are Micronutrients for Lawns?
Micronutrients are overlooked in lawn fertilization, but many don’t know that the right micronutrients can play big dividends.
Read MoreComposting 101
Composting is no longer a well-kept secret. Many homeowners have heard about compost piles and compost bins. It’s hard not to these days.
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