Lawn care getting in the way of football? Try sod
Grass generally needs to be planted between September and November or during a slim timeframe in the spring.
Posted — UpdatedGrass generally needs to be planted between September and November, or during a slim timeframe in the spring. Considering September, October and November weekends belong to football, it’s entirely understandable that lawn care falls to the wayside (unless a person’s team is downright awful, wherein he or she might seed the yard, repaint the house, and finish grad school instead of watching beyond the first quarter).
The NCSPA recommends taking three major questions into account when choosing a sod grass to plant.
- What is the intended use?
- Utility (Roadside, or erosion control, for example)
- High or low profile lawn
- High or low profile athletic field
- Golf course
The average North Carolina homeowner spends around $840 on lawn care per year. And, considering rising tuition costs, how often Apple unveils new iPhones (as soon as everyone gets used to the last version), and how many ‘almost over-priced but the indie vibe and food just can’t be beat’ restaurants there are in North Carolina, it’s important for homeowners and professionals alike know where to turn for information.
Below is a list compiled by NCSPA that provides professional resources and helpful hyperlinks in case Google is too much work.
- I am looking for Sod : NC Sod Producers Association (NC SPA)
- I am looking for a certified Lawn Care Professional: Turfgrass Council of North Carolina (TCNC)
- I am looking for an athletic sports field management resource: North Carolina Sports Turf Managers Association (NCSTMA)
- I am looking for Certified Turfgrass Seed growers in NC: North Carolina Crop Improvement Association (NCCIA)
- I am looking for Do It Myself lawn care information: www.TurfFiles.ncsu.edu or contact your county extension agent.
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