Since there are diverse types and benefits of sod, choosing the right blend for your Colorado lawn can be a confusing and stressful process. With assistance from our experienced team at Green Valley Turf Company, we have the answers and solutions to your questions and homegrown sod products to create an outstanding lawn.
There are several factors to consider when selecting the right blend of sod for your Colorado lawn. These important factors include the climate (hot, dry, and cold seasons), how the sod will be used (residential with lower traffic or commercial, such as an outdoor sports arena or a golf course that experiences high traffic), how much maintenance the sod will require to maintain its growth and appearance, and what type of environment the lawn experiences, such as being exposed to all-day direct sunlight or if the lawn is in partial shade. Whichever type of sod you choose, consider the features and benefits each type has to offer, so you can find the perfect fit.
The next step is to choose the type of sod best suited to creating a lawn that can manage your preferences and requirements. At Green Valley Turf Company, we offer several high-quality sod products grown at our plant. These include Colorado Blue, RTF® Water Saver Sod, and Tahoma 31™, each with specific features that can help when deciding on which type of sod to choose.
Whether your plans for the installation of sod are for a residential or commercial property, Colorado Blue is a viable choice. The sod is a blend of multiple Kentucky bluegrass varieties that grow well in Colorado’s dry climate, and it is drought tolerant. It is also resistant to disease. While Colorado Blue sod features a fine texture, itis durable, grows well in light shade or full sunlight, and is ideal for areas prone to receiving high levels of traffic. Visually, the semi-aggressive blend is appealing with its rich color of dark green.
If you are looking for a type of sod that requires minimal maintenance, yet remains healthy, is resistant to heat and drought conditions, and is environmentally friendly because the sod uses less water, then RTF® has the attributes you require. Thanks to its deep and extensive root system, moisture retained deeper in the ground is easily accessed by the roots, resulting in less frequent watering of the lawn. The RTF® Water Saver Sod is a patented tall fescue that is self-repairing, which means when the dark green fescue creates dense and durable turf, it results in an evenly dispersed thick lawn surface that does not have bare, patchy, or clumpy patches. The rhizomatous tall fescue is versatile, which allows hearty growth in the full sun, as well as in the shade.
Tahoma 31™ Bermudagrass has everything you need to create an exceptionally beautiful lawn that can handle heavy traffic, pets, and children without a lot of hands-on care. If you want a lawn that uses less water and mowing time, this is it. The cold-tolerant grass likes full sun and has no problem with shade, it can survive during the summer using ½ inch of water once a week, and if bare spots occur in the lawn, the grass will fill in the area. Water-wise, Tahoma 31™ takes environmental friendliness to another level, as the grass uses 50 percent to 75 percent less water. If you want a lawn that doesn’t need frequent mowing, but still looks good, this grass fills the bill as it only grows to a height of 4 inches. This means mowing each week, or mowing every two weeks. If you prefer the look of a manicured lawn, mow once a week. Since the grass does not get too tall, it can be mowed once during the spring and then left alone to create a natural-looking lawn. From April until October, the soft, narrow, and dark green blades dominate the lawn, creating an inviting, lush, and lovely area. When October arrives, the cold-tolerant lawn goes dormant.
At GVT, we are an experienced team of specialists that know and understand how to grow and maintain the type of sod that works well for Colorado lawns. When you choose our company for your lawn needs, you can rely on us to not let you down. Since starting the business in 1962, we have grown excellent sod products, and we have expanded our knowledge base for care and maintenance. Contact us so that through our dedication to quality customer service, which includes pick-up and delivery of the selected sod, and its installation, we can share our knowledge and provide help with your project from start to finish.
There’s no need to trim your sod until it has grown to three inches in height. Instead of using a traditional lawn mower, opt for a push mower. Old-fashioned push-style mowers are ideal as newly installed sod patches are fragile.
Add more fertilizer to your lawn after the initial mow. Fertilization provides the soil with fresh nutrients necessary for healthy growth.
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