Is Blue Grass good for lawns?
For many lawn owners in the United States, Kentucky bluegrass is synonymous with the ideal lawn. When given its preferred growing conditions and proper care, this grass produces a dense, lush, durable lawn that lives up to its reputation.
How much does sod cost in Iowa?
Sod costs between $170 and $380, and professional installation ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. It is possible for portions of the sod to not take root.
How much does sod cost?
On average, sod costs between $0.30 to $0.83 per square foot. Professionally installed sod costs about $0.87 to $1.76 per square foot for labor and materials. Unlike seeded lawns, which take one to two years to mature, sod gives you a carpeted lawn almost immediately.
Is Kentucky bluegrass really blue?
Kentucky Bluegrass is a funny name, as it turns out, because it didn’t come from Kentucky and lawns of Kentucky Bluegrass are green, not blue. Although it’s the most popular grass in North America, Kentucky Bluegrass isn’t native to North America. Kentucky Bluegrass forms beautiful, lush green lawns.
When can you lay sod in Iowa?
Answer: Sod can be successfully installed from spring to fall. However, spring (late April and May) and late summer/early fall (September and October) are the best times to install sod in Iowa.
How much does sod cost in Cedar Rapids Iowa?
The cost of sod installation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is approximately $1.28 per square foot. The price will range from $1.16 to $1.40 per square foot depending on the size of your yard.
What should you put down before sod?
Typical starter fertilizer recommendations are (N-P-K) of 10-10-10 or 19-19-19. Lightly incorporate this starter fertilizer into the top 2-3 inches of topsoil to avoid root injury. Lightly tamp or roll the topsoil to settle the surface and create an ideal surface for installing the sod.
What kind of Kentucky bluegrass does Deur’s sod produce?
We are currently producing a blend of dark green Kentucky bluegrass. Sod is available in 2’x5′ small rolls on pallets and in 48″ wide big rolls on tubes. Our approximate market boundaries include all of Iowa. Deur’s Sod acquires an existing mature crop of elite Kentucky bluegrass ready for purchase in 2018.
What is seven cities sod low Mow blend?
Seven Cities Sod Low Mow Blend of Kentucky Bluegrass consists of four different varieties of Kentucky Bluegrass seed. Our seed is supplied from United Seed Inc. located in Des Moines, Iowa, and is Certified Kentucky Blue Grass seed.
Where do you get Your Blue Grass seed?
Our seed is supplied from United Seed Inc. located in Des Moines, Iowa, and is Certified Kentucky Blue Grass seed. In the mid 1960’s land prices were rising and Norman Frye, a 4th generation farmer on the same plot of land, knew he either had to get larger or diversify.
Where is deur’s sod farm located?
ABOUT DEUR’S SOD FARM Deur’s Sod Farm is a supplier of quality turfgrass. We own a 160-acre sod producing farm located on a hard surfaced road between Vinton and Mt. Auburn, Iowa. This farm has the most recent technology as far as GPS irrigation systems, and harvesting methods.