St. Augustine Grass Varieties Explained Few turf varieties capture the spirit of Southern lawns quite like St. Augustine grass. With its lush texture, rich green color, and resilience in heat and humidity, it’s a top choice for home lawns across the southern United States—from Texas to Florida and beyond. Its ability to thrive in coastal…
The Best Cool-Season Grasses for Northern Lawns A lush, green lawn is often the foundation of a beautiful home landscape. But in northern climates, choosing the right type of grass isn’t just about looks—it’s about survival. Lawns in cooler regions experience freezing winters, mild springs, and sometimes hot, dry summers. Not every grass species can…
The Best Warm-Season Grasses for Southern Lawns If you see a green lawn that flourishes under the intense sun of the south, chances are it’s made up of warm-season grasses. These grasses thrive in the region’s unique climate, characterized by long summers, high humidity, and mild winters. Unlike cool-season grasses like tall fescue, which struggle…
What is Sod? Benefits of Choosing Sod Over Seed For many homeowners, sod has become the preferred—and often default—option for establishing a lush, green lawn. While grass seed is traditionally the go-to method, sod offers benefits that are difficult to overlook. Faster establishment, a wider availability of grass varieties, and immediate results are just a…
Bethel Farms and Harmony Brands Kick Off the Year with New Strength Through Key Hires and Strategic Promotions This announcement highlights our commitment to strengthening our teams and enhancing our capabilities as we move forward into the new year. Arcadia, FL, February 14, 2025 – Bethel Farms and Harmony Brands are pleased to announce several…
In 1969, A-G Sod Farm was founded from a vision shared by John Addink and two partners. They started small—just four acres, a pickup truck, and a manual sod harvester. It was a humble beginning but one that laid the foundation for what would become a legacy in the sod industry. Fast forward to today,…
Harmony Brands sat down with Craig Rupp, the visionary behind Sabanto, Inc. With a background in industrial wireless technology, Rupp’s journey has come full circle, leading him back to his agricultural roots.
When Wade Wilbur moved to Kansas City in 2004 to oversee what was then called The Sod Shop, he took on more than a position in the business—he embraced a family legacy that had been growing since 1996.
The upside of planting sod in the winter is that you get a jump on establishing your lawn and also using less water.
Tahoma 31 derives its name from ‘Tahome”, the Lushootseed word, a Native American language, which means frozen water, this variety shows 75% more cold tolerant than other Bermuda varieties.
Natural lawns provide many benefits beyond their aesthetic appeal. Studies have found that natural turf has several positive impact on the environment and our lives.
Pruning your deciduous trees and shrubs should be a part of routine maintenance.
The side yard can be used to display a different garden style, lead you to another outdoor space or just compliment the rest of your landscape.
Dressing up your outdoor spaces invites potential buyers into your home. It makes a great first impression and is easy to do.
The more time you spend reviewing your options and preparing the area, the more successful you’ll be when it comes down to installing a new lawn
Flowers aren’t the only way to add color and texture to your landscape or containers. Foliage plants bring another element of design with their vibrant colors, distinct patterns, leaf shapes and textures.
There are a number of options for clearing weeds from your flowerbeds and pathways, but maybe you want to avoid harsh chemicals in favor of a homemade weed killer
Plan the arrangement of the crops, choosing the vegetables to grow and the size of the garden before you start planting anything.
Edging gives your landscape a clean, finished look with minimal effort. It defines a space while keeping mulch in and grass out
Preparing to sell your home can be a daunting task but these tips help you focus on some details that make all the difference.
A beautifully maintained lawn and landscape is your first chance to impress when your home goes on the market.
The value of your home is influenced by many factors. One being the overall attractiveness of the exterior also known as curb appeal.
Bermuda is a resilient grass variety, designed for an active outdoor living. This grass is perfect for recreational activities with family and friends. Bermuda’s roots reach deep into the soil to provide a dense, thick carpet that blankets your lawn that withstands daily wear and tear.
Zoysia offers a thick, plush blanket of densely packed blades of deep green. Especially created for family activities and backyard picnics, without showing extensive wear and tear.
St. Augustine is a grass that can blanket your yard. It tolerates heat, humidity and partial shade. It establishes quickly and easily with a broad blade grass with a medium-green in color.
The quick germination and rapid growth of Perennial Ryegrass makes it difficult for weed growth and prevents soil erosion when used on steep inclines. It’s a low maintenance grass that resists disease and insects.
Fescue is an adaptable residential grass designed for all-around living. It’s a superior sod that can handle regular use, resist drought and disease. Fescue is child and pet friendly. Requires less maintenance and its texture and fast germination make it an excellent choice for the front or backyard.
It’s a low maintenance, slow growing creeping grass. It’s well adapted to sandy, acidic soils. The slow growth means less mowing and the thick lateral growth crowds out most weeds and it requires very little fertilization.
Bluegrass sod is deep green to blue in color and when properly cared for can develop a tightly knit turf.
A resilient warm season grass is ready for all recreational activities with family and friends. Cultivated for its aggressive rooting characteristics, Bermuda reaches deep into the soil to provide a dense, thick carpet that covers your lawn and withstands daily wear and tear.
Zoysia offers a thick blanket of deep green with great performance and beauty, providing plush carpet of densely packed blades. Especially created for family outings and backyard picnics, this grass welcomes a variety of activities without showing extensive wear and tear.
St. Augustine is a grass that can blanket your yard or a versatile option for commercial use. It tolerates heat, humidity and a tolerance for partial shade. It establishes quickly and easily with a grass that is a broad blade and medium-green in color.
Perennial Ryegrass is an adaptable residential grass for all-around living. Its quick germination and fast growth makes it difficult for weeds growth and prevents soil erosion.
Fescue is an adaptable residential grass designed for all-around living. It’s a superior sod that can handle regular use, resist drought and disease. Fescue is child and pet friendly. Requires less maintenance and its texture and fast germination make it an excellent choice for the front or backyard.
Centipede is medium to light green color. It’s a low maintenance, slow growing creeping grass. It’s well adapted to sandy, acidic soils. The slow growth means less mowing and the thick lateral growth crowds out most weeds and it requires very little fertilization.
Bluegrass sod is deep green to blue in color and when properly cared for can develop a tightly knit turf. Lawns with Bluegrass deliver the image of a perfect lawn and the finely textured gras is perfect for walking barefoot.
Bermuda is a resilient grass variety, designed for an active outdoor living. This grass is perfect for recreational activities with family and friends. Bermuda’s roots reach deep into the soil to provide a dense, thick carpet that blankets your lawn that withstands daily wear and tear.