We fertilize regularly with a mixture of Nitrogen, Potash, and Phosphate. We also use a pre-emerge which discourages the growth of weeds before they start. Top Turf uses very little herbicide on farmed turf because the intense schedule of mowing, watering, and fertilizing naturally discourages the growth of weeds. However, […]
Daily Archives: July 6, 2017
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Farming turfgrass benefits soil compared to other types of farming because it not only 1) decreases erosion to almost zero, it also 2) builds topsoil. Erosion occurs when the elements of nature (wind, rain, etc.) wash or blow away nutrient-rich topsoil. When topsoil is washed away, any chemicals that have […]
Keeping a really beautiful lawn can take a lot of work! The level of maintenance is up to you, but for really gorgeous grass we recommend regular fertilizing. If you have Bermuda grass, we recommend that you use a pre-emerge in the very early spring to prevent weeds from sprouting. […]
Water, water, water! How well your new grass will do depends upon how it is treated in the immediate days after installation. For about the first 3 days, keep the grass very damp to soaked – you can lift an edge of a slab and see for yourself how well […]
Of the top-quality brands offered by Top Turf, only Bermuda and Zoysia grasses go dormant during the winter. Exactly when the dormant period begins depends upon the weather. When it first begins to frost, the grass will begin to go dormant. After a hard freeze, these types of grass are […]
There is no difference in the cost: 2 rolls are the same price as 1 pallet; 2 rolls equal the same square footage as 1 pallet. It is important to know that it is all but impossible to install a roll of grass without a roll-installing machine or forklift. A […]
You may pick up your order or we can deliver it, depending on the size of the order. For orders within 30 miles, there is a minimum of 5 pallets for delivery; minimum of 8 pallets for orders that are farther away. The delivery fee depends on how far from […]
There can be some dead grass, or grass/weeds less than 1 inch tall, if it is scattered. Otherwise, it should be landscaped to the topsoil. A landscaper usually uses an implement called a “power rake” to do this. With regard to the terrain, slope, rockiness, etc., of the site, the […]
Many of our customers have confessed to initially choosing to purchase the cheapest grass they could find. A lot of people think that the brand is the most important part. For example, they believe that Tifway 419 Bermuda is going to be the same quality of grass, no matter what […]