Lance Cox, Author at Sod Solutions Pro

California Turfgrass Professionals Get a Firsthand Look at Lobo® Zoysiagrass

Turfgrass professionals gathered at A-G Sod Farms in Lodi, CA, on Sept. 17, 2026, for a firsthand look at Lobo® Zoysiagrass and the opportunity to learn about the grass directly from its breeder, Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis of NC State University. The Lobo Zoysiagrass Field Day brought together golf course superintendents, landscape professionals, customers and other…

NorthBridge® Bermudagrass Creates Room to Grow for Charleston Bilingual Academy

What was once a dirt field off Remount Road in North Charleston, SC is now covered in the same grass played on by professional and collegiate athletes. For Charleston Bilingual Academy (CBA), the transformation is about more than grass. It is another example of what founder and Head of School Dr. Nathan Johnson calls a…

Lobo Zoysiagrass Builds Momentum in the West

As water, fertilizer and mowing requirements become increasingly important factors in turfgrass selection, Lobo® Zoysiagrass is gaining attention as a lower-input option. In California, A-G Sod Farms has been expanding production and is seeing firsthand its potential for the western market. A-G Sod Farms President Larry LeMay believes Lobo has a promising future in the…

Wild Dunes Harbor Course Selects NorthBridge® Bermudagrass for Major Renovation

Following a comprehensive golf course renovation, Wild Dunes Resort’s Harbor Course selected NorthBridge® Bermudagrass to deliver improved playability and performance under coastal conditions. Located in the Charleston area on Isle of Palms, S.C., the Harbor Course at Wild Dunes Resort is known for its scenic layout along the Intracoastal Waterway. The course recently reopened following…

Managing More Than Football at Kyle Field

There was a time when a college football stadium’s calendar revolved around six or seven home games each fall. Today, many of those same venues are expected to host concerts, international soccer matches and other revenue-generating events while still delivering a championship-quality playing surface when football returns. For Nick McKenna, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports…

Leading the Conversation on Water-Smart Landscapes

This summer, Turf Talk has explored how misconceptions shape perceptions of natural lawns and water use and why turfgrass selection is one of the most important decisions in creating a water-smart landscape. The next step is putting that knowledge to work. Every conversation with a homeowner, HOA or property manager is an opportunity to replace…

Get More from Your EMPIRE® Zoysia with These Five Maintenance Tips

EMPIRE® Zoysia has earned its reputation for producing a dense, durable and attractive lawn. Like any turfgrass, however, it performs best when a few key maintenance practices are followed. Whenever I visit an EMPIRE lawn that isn’t living up to expectations, the cause almost always comes back to one of a handful of management issues…

CitraZoy® Selected for Miami Waterfront Park Renovation

Pallets of CitraZoy at Willaway Cattle & Sod harvested and ready for installation at Morningside Park. Sod installed at Morningside Park CitraZoy® harvested at Willaway Cattle & Sod before installation at Morningside Park along Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. Earlier this summer, Sunshine Sod installed approximately 600 pallets of CitraZoy® Zoysiagrass as part of a…

NorthBridge and Celebration Hybrid Highlighted at Itograss Field Day in Brazil

At the end of May, more than 180 sports field managers, landscapers, installers and industry professionals gathered in Tremembé, São Paulo, Brazil, for the Sports Turf Field Day. Hosted by Itograss, one of Brazil’s leading turfgrass producers, the event highlighted the latest developments in sports turf management and bermudagrass performance. While Itograss grows an impressive…

The Right Turfgrass Can Be Part of a Water-Smart Landscape

Last month, we discussed how public perception of natural lawns is often shaped by irrigation practices and misunderstanding rather than the performance of properly managed turfgrass. Growing attention on water use has brought renewed focus to one of the most important decisions in any landscape: turfgrass selection. Not All Turfgrasses Perform the Same Landscape professionals…

Preparing the Pitch for the World’s Best

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Featuring 48 national teams across 16 host cities, it is the largest FIFA World Cup to date. While fans focus on the competition, turfgrass professionals recognize another important aspect of the tournament: the natural grass playing surfaces supporting every match and…

Beyond Tournament Week at Bay Hill

Since 2014, Chris Flynn has served as Director of Grounds at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, one of golf’s most recognizable family-run properties. Growing up around the game, both his father and grandfather worked as golf course superintendents, and Flynn spent much of his childhood on New York golf courses learning the business…

How the City of Apopka Maintains Playable Fields with NorthBridge® Bermudagrass

Across Central Florida, municipal sports complexes are seeing more year-round play than ever before. At the City of Apopka, Parks Administrator Donnie Rowland and his team turned to NorthBridge® Bermudagrass and Sod Solutions Professionals to help manage athletic fields under constant sports traffic. Donnie Rowland Rowland has spent nearly three decades in parks and recreation, starting…

Natural Lawns and Water Use: Reframing the Conversation

As water restrictions and sustainability conversations continue shaping landscapes across the country, many of you are likely fielding more questions about irrigation, lawn performance and long-term water use. In many cases, natural grass is broadly labeled as water-intensive, even though irrigation efficiency depends heavily on management practices, environmental conditions and turfgrass selection. Public perception is…

Inside the Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine Field Day at King Ranch Turfgrass

With two of the market’s hottest grasses, one of the country’s prominent sod producers and ideal field conditions, the Cobalt® Hybrid Field Day at King Ranch Turfgrass in Immokalee delivered more than just presentations. It offered a hands-on look at the future of turfgrass. The event on April 2, 2026 brought together growers, landscape professionals…

CitraZoy® on Display at Star Turf Farms Field Day as Florida Production Expands

CitraZoy® Zoysiagrass is seeing increased production and interest in Florida, highlighted at the Star Turf Farms field day in Indiantown FL on March 17, 2026. Growers and researchers discussed the variety with industry professionals in attendance. “CitraZoy is such a versatile grass. It checks all the boxes, whether you want that extremely high-end lawn, golf…

Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass: Rethinking Inputs and Management

Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass, the first release from the “Celebration X” breeding program at Mississippi State University, officially launched in September 2022. After several years in the market, the grass is gaining recognition for its quality and performance. As more installations appear across golf courses and sports facilities, industry professionals are learning that its management differs…

Lobo® Zoysia Shows Early Strength in Texas Parks

In a state where heat, shade and heavy use all collide, finding a grass that can handle real conditions matters. That is exactly what Travis Sales set out to test in Texas. Sales, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Rockwall, oversees everything from sports fields and playgrounds to irrigation across the…

Celebration on Tour Brings Viewers Inside Bay Hill and TPC Sawgrass

Golf fans recognize Bay Hill and TPC Sawgrass as two of the most visible venues on the professional golf calendar. The Celebration on Tour video series takes a closer look at the agronomy teams and turfgrass management responsible for maintaining championship conditions. Episodes 3 and 4 feature Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in…

Better Grass, Better Business: Spring Strategies for Landscape Professionals

For landscape professionals, spring sets the tone for the entire season. The grass you recommend and install now affects how properties perform through summer heat, heavy use and changing weather. With improved turfgrass varieties available today, contractors have more options than ever to deliver stronger results for their clients. Success often comes down to making…

Green Industry Leaders Bring Priorities to Florida Capitol

On February 24, 2026, the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA), along with allied partner Turfgrass Producers of Florida (TPF), met with legislators at the Capitol in Tallahassee to discuss key issues affecting Florida’s green industry. Members present included Mark Kann, president of the FTGA and director of Florida Operations at Sod Solutions; Sarah Spatola, executive director…

Latitude 36® Bermudagrass on Display at SFMA 2026 in Texas

The Seminar on Wheels tour kicked off the 2026 Sports Field Managers Association Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, giving attendees a firsthand look at overseeded Latitude 36® Bermudagrass. Several hundred sports turf professionals visited Toyota Stadium, Riders Field and Gerald J. Ford Stadium at Southern Methodist University, all of which feature the turfgrass variety. Across…