Red Hen’s Kentucky Bluegrass Sod vs. Red Hen’s Fescue Sod

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Did you know that Red Hen Turf Farm produces and sells two different kinds of sod?
Since 2018, we have carried both our flagship Red Hen 100% Kentucky Bluegrass Sod (aka “Bluegrass Sod“), and more recently Red Hen’s “Fescue Sod.”
Both types are cool-season turf grasses that thrive — with proper care — in our Midwest region.

Watering Newly Laid Sod – Top Tips from Red Hen Turf Farm

sprinkler watering sod

Watering is an important key to achieving a successfully sodded lawn. Each roll will need the “proper amount of water” to start the process of the roots becoming established. The “proper amount of water” is not a “once size fits all” thing. Lawns with ESTABLISHED ROOTS need around 1 ½ inches of water per week […]

FROM THE RED HEN FAQ VAULT: Soils for Lawn – Considerations for Seeding and Sodding

(Originally written by David Millar, Red Hen Turf Farm… In summary, the best thing you can do for a lawn is to till to loosen and mix the soil. Eliminate different layers of soil by mixing. If you want to add topsoil, do it for the right reasons. Seed and hydroseed are difficult to establish on sandy or poor quality soils especially during hot weather. Sod easily establishes on all soils. – READ MORE by Clicking Here

True or False – Sodding vs. Seeding

Having a hard time deciding whether to sod or seed? Here are some tips to help you decide.

True or False: It takes more water to establish sod.

False. … Read more by clicking on this article.

Picking Up Red Hen Turf Farm Sod – Safety Tips, and Renting Trucks & Trailers

Rolls of sod

While Red Hen will deliver 500 Sq. Ft. (1 standard pallet) or more of sod, if you have the means of picking sod up, it’s always worth getting quotes for both scenarios.

When you pick sod up at Red Hen Turf Farm during our loading hours, we will always prefer to load your sod on the pallet, by using one of our forklifts. … CLICK TO READ MORE …