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.
(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
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.
You’ve noticed that in the winter months, your lawn’s grass typically will turn brown, right?
This is a normal response to winter conditions — your grass has simply gone into a dormant or resting stage. Though your grass may look dead, it is alive and is waiting for the air and soil temperatures to rise in late March to early April. Once this happens, the turf color will begin to green up and start growing again.
So what can you do besides wait for warmer days?
Well, if your grass tips are brown, go ahead and mow them down. That’s right … Read more by clicking on this article
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 …
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– Article Updated October 18, 2024 – Click HERE for a PRINTABLE PDF Version of this Article Our customers have many questions about installing sod
