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Gibson Turf Marks 20 Years with an Eye on the Future
Thomas Gibson As Gibson Turf in Hawkinsville, GA, marks twenty years in business, the farm is stepping into a new chapter. Owner Thomas Gibson is transitioning much of his acreage to newer turfgrass varieties built for efficiency and future demand. Gibson’s roots run deep in Pulaski County, where his father farmed row crops for decades…
Read MoreSod Solutions Announces Strategic Relationship with Australian Turf Solutions
New partnership expands access to advanced turfgrass solutions and industry expertise in Australia Sod Solutions is pleased to welcome Australian Turf Solutions (ATS) to its worldwide network of international associates. This strategic relationship will strengthen marketing and educational efforts across Australia, one of the world’s most diverse and environmentally challenging turfgrass markets. Australia’s unique range…
Read MoreShifting the Game: How Turfgrass Professionals Prepare for What’s Next
As turfgrass professionals head into 2026, the pace of change across research, production and performance standards continues to accelerate. That momentum was evident in early January at LSU’s Tiger Stadium during the Louisiana Turfgrass Association (LTA) Conference, where Sod Solutions Professionals Executive Director of Business & Professional Development Erin Wilder shared a forward-looking perspective on…
Read MoreBackyard Beginnings to Industry Leader: Inside Tri-Turf Sod Farms
Celebrating 34 years in business, Tri-Turf Sod Farms Owner and President Jason Pooler shared that while economic and environmental conditions have changed, the company’s mission remains the same: deliver high-quality sod and support customers every step of the way. Pooler began working in landscaping for his brother while still in high school and started his…
Read MoreUncovering Homeowner Priorities for Successful Installs
Your job is tough. As a landscape professional, you’re expected to understand the homeowner’s vision, the yard’s limitations and the turfgrass’s needs—long before installation begins. But most homeowners don’t see that. To them, choosing a lawn feels simple: pick a grass, lay it down and it should look great. That’s why many problems start before…
Read MoreLeverage End-of-Year Maintenance to Grow Your Turfgrass Business
As another season winds down, the tendency is to pack up equipment, invoice final rounds and look ahead to the holidays. But for turfgrass professionals, November and December can be a hidden opportunity to deliver value to clients and set up your business for stronger margins next year. End-of-year grass maintenance isn’t about doing more.…
Read MoreLobo® Zoysia Shows Low-Input Results in Florida
Stephen Massie A different kind of zoysia is taking root in Florida. Lobo® Zoysia is unique in appearance and was bred with low maintenance in mind. It is an improved variety designed to perform. Collier Family Farms in Ave Maria, FL, began growing Lobo several years ago, shortly after its release from NC State University’s…
Read MoreCobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine Field Day at Murff Turf Highlights Variety Strengths
Growers, researchers and turfgrass professionals gathered at Murff Turf Farm in Crosby, TX to see how Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine is performing under Texas conditions. With ongoing pressure on water use in the state, the field day focused on what makes Cobalt a strong option for farms and end users seeking drought-resilient growth and reliability.…
Read MoreMark Kann Elected FTGA President
Sod Solutions Director of Florida Operations Mark Kann was elected President of the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA) during the annual conference held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2025. Kann, who joined Sod Solutions in 2021, bring three decades of experience spanning golf course management, university research and industry leadership. His…
Read MoreOn Track with Latitude 36® at Circuit of The Americas
Latitude 36® Bermudagrass is gaining visibility at one of motorsports’ most-watched venues. Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX has been replacing older stands of 419 with Latitude 36 in multiple phases across the property. Known for hosting Formula One (F1), MotoGP and NASCAR, COTA is the only permanent F1 track in the United…
Read MoreBest Grasses for High-Traffic Football Fields
When it comes to football season, from high school to college and the pros, most fields don’t see a break. Practices, back-to-back games, band rehearsals and weather swings push natural grass to its limit. If you’re managing fields in the southern U.S., you already know recovery and durability are essential. The right grass is not…
Read MoreNorthBridge® Bermudagrass Enhances Grounds at Grace New Hope Church
Grace New Hope Church in Lawrenceville, GA recently upgraded a high-traffic common area with five pallets of NorthBridge® Bermudagrass. The sod was donated by Sod Solutions and delivered by Sodmasters Turf Farm. The installation was handled by Daniel Frost, the church’s full-time facilities manager. Frost retired from the Cobb County Fire Department in the spring…
Read MoreLatitude 36® Brings Water Efficiency to California Desert Golf at SilverRock Resort
SilverRock Resort in La Quinta, CA, an Arnold Palmer design set at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, renovated the front nine holes this summer with Latitude 36® Bermudagrass. The city-owned course is known for firm, fast conditions and true greens, and has turned to improved warm-season grass to strengthen playability in the desert.…
Read MoreMike Pope Joins Sod Solutions as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
Sod Solutions, a leader in turfgrass development and innovation, is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Pope as its Chief Growth and Strategy Officer (CGSO), effective September 12, 2025. Pope brings extensive experience and deep relationships within the turfgrass industry. In this role, he will spearhead strategic growth initiatives to strengthen Sod Solutions’ core…
Read MoreWhy New Low Maintenance Grasses Don’t Mean Less Business
For years, Sod Solutions has worked alongside land-grant universities to help develop and release new turfgrass varieties that use less water, require fewer inputs and hold up better under stress. It’s an overall win for the environment and your customers. But for landscape professionals, these “easier” grasses raise a fair question: if the grass takes…
Read MoreTiburón Golf Club Awarded “2025 Florida Celebration® Golf Course of the Year
Director of Agronomy at Tiburón Golf Club, Grayson Grainger, and his golf maintenance crew were awarded the 2025 Florida Celebration® Golf Course of the Year for the club’s Gold Course. The honor recognizes talented maintenance professionals who display outstanding maintenance of Celebration, Latitude 36® or NorthBridge® Bermudagrass golf courses and sports fields. “With all the…
Read MoreDelivering Confidence and Grass: How Sod Solutions Professionals Powers Large-Scale HOA Projects
When turfgrass challenges strike residential communities, homeowner associations and property managers rely on Sod Solutions Professionals to lead the way, from diagnosing turfgrass issues to sourcing the right grass and managing logistics from start to finish. With deep industry knowledge and a national network of experienced contractors, Sod Solutions Professionals brings clarity and confidence to…
Read MoreManaging Clemson University’s Fields in a Schedule That Never Stops
At the 2025 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Conference held in Charleston earlier this spring, K.C. Bell, Senior Director of Athletic Grounds at Clemson University, joined a panel of turfgrass industry professionals to share the real-world demands of managing natural grass in high-profile venues. He spoke candidly about what it takes to protect field…
Read MoreFlorida Turf Industry Installs CitraZoy® for FTGA Manager’s Home Lawn
CitraZoy® Zoysiagrass, developed by the University of Florida, is raising the bar for home lawns. This spring, the Florida turfgrass industry came together to install CitraZoy® at the new Lakeland, FL home of Heather Russo, Association Manager of the Florida Turfgrass Association. Heather Russo’s CitraZoy® lawn in Lakeland, FL, freshly installed in March 2025. The…
Read MoreOver 25 Years with Sod Solutions: Brenda Roberts’ Journey of Service and Connection
Brenda Roberts celebrates 26 years with Sod Solutions. This summer, Brenda Roberts celebrates 26 years as the backbone of Sod Solutions’ office operations. As Tobey and Lee Ann Wagner launched Sod Solutions, Inc. in the early 1990s, they met Brenda while volunteering at Jennie Moore Elementary in Mount Pleasant, SC. Brenda has two children, Sara…
Read MoreHow to Efficiently Communicate with Homeowners
You know grass. You’ve spent years perfecting lawn care knowledge—from soil pH to mowing height and everything in between. But for most homeowners? That information might as well be another language. That’s why communication isn’t just a skill. It’s an art. The magic happens when you can translate technical know-how into simple advice homeowners can…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm: How Sod Farms Prepare for and Recover from Natural Disasters
This article was originally written for the Turf News July/August 2025 issue. The version below is a shortened excerpt.** When hurricanes or floodwaters strike, sod farms sit on the front lines. Unlike many agricultural operations, sod farms often span hundreds of open acres—leaving them vulnerable to wind, rain and rising water. For growers, storm season…
Read MoreBack in the Game: Columbus Baseball Returns on NorthBridge® Bermudagrass
Professional baseball is back in Columbus, GA at Golden Park, now renamed Synovus Park. The Atlanta Braves’ Double-A affiliate, now the Columbus Clingstones, opened its first season in town earlier this spring with a sold-out crowd on opening night. The stadium dates back to 1926, but the field and infrastructure have been extensively renovated. NorthBridge®…
Read MoreCobalt® St. Augustine Planted at the Heart of Texas Water Conservation
As Texas faces growing water demand and shifting irrigation regulations, Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine is emerging as a smart turfgrass solution for water-conscious landscapes. Bred for drought tolerance and disease resistance, Cobalt is helping producers and districts rethink how to manage green spaces statewide. One of the most visible examples of this shift is the…
Read MoreBack to His ‘Grass’ Roots: Al Wooten of Quality Turf
EMPIRE Zoysia now grows on former tobacco fields that have been in Wooten’s family for generations. Quality Turf’s founder Al Wooten was raised in Maple Hill, NC, where he grew up alongside his eight siblings on a row-cropping farm. As the sole sibling still farming, he takes pride in cultivating grass on the same land…
Read MoreWelcoming TOCA to Charleston: Highlights from the 36th Annual Meeting
The 36th Annual Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Meeting was held from April 29 to May 1, 2025, in Charleston, SC. The event brought together green industry professionals from across the country for three days of education, networking and professional development. Educational Programming The conference featured a dynamic lineup of sessions focused on communication…
Read MoreFields Ranch Prepares for 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on NorthBridge® Bermuda
When the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship arrives in Frisco, TX this June, all eyes will be on the world’s best women golfers and on the standout surface they’ll compete on. For the first time, Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, the Home of the PGA of America, will host a women’s major championship. The…
Read MoreAll Eyes on the U.S. for the Club World Cup 2025
This summer, the world’s soccer spotlight turns to the United States as it welcomes the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a first-of-its-kind expanded tournament featuring 32 of the world’s top clubs from six continental confederations. Far more than a mid-year showcase of elite talent, this event doubles as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA…
Read MoreTrouble in Turfgrass: Battling Torpedograss an Doveweed in Southern Lawns
Some weeds are a nuisance. Others feel like a full-time job. If you’re a landscape professional in the Southeast, you know torpedograss and doveweed fall squarely in that second category. These two weeds can turn beautiful warm-season lawns into patchy, problem-filled messes. Controlling them takes more than a single spray. Here’s what makes them so…
Read MoreWomen in Turf: Katie Flowers Leads the Texas Turfgrass Association with Passion and Purpose
For nearly 80 years, the Texas Turfgrass Association (TTA) has provided education and research to turfgrass professionals across Texas. Since 2018, Executive Director Katie Flowers has been at the heart of this effort, focused on building connections and increasing the association’s value to members. Katie Flowers Finding a Place in Turfgrass Before joining the TTA,…
Read MoreChristian Broucqsault Honored with 2025 TPF Award of Merit
Christian Broucqsault, COO of Sod Solutions, was honored as the recipient of the Turfgrass Producers of Florida (TPF) Award of Merit during the association’s 2025 Growing Better Annual Meeting held in Okeechobee, Florida on March 7. This award recognizes Broucqsault for his exceptional dedication and contributions to the association and to the Florida sod industry…
Read MoreNo, Your Clients Don’t Really Want an Augusta National Lawn
Every April, homeowners and golf enthusiasts alike are captivated by the pristine beauty of Augusta National Golf Club during The Masters. The picturesque green fairways, the perfect rough and the flawless landscaping set an unattainable standard for most lawns. As a sod professional, you’ve likely encountered customers who dream of replicating Augusta National in their…
Read MoreLobo® Zoysiagrass: A Versatile New Variety with Growing Popularity
Lobo® Zoysiagrass, developed through NC State’s Turfgrass Breeding Program, is quickly making a name for itself as a standout variety in the market. With a combination of exceptional traits sought after in zoysiagrass for home lawns, it’s already catching the attention of sod producers across the U.S. and internationally. Lobo’s breeder Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis recently…
Read MoreInnovation® and NorthBridge® Show Off at Italy’s MyPlant & Garden Expo
Sod Solutions traveled to Milan, Italy, for the MyPlant & Garden – International Green Expo at Fiera Rho Milano from Feb. 19-21, joining Paradello Green Professionisti del Prato Naturale. Based in northwest Italy, Paradello has been producing high-quality natural turfgrass for over 30 years and is a licensed producer of NorthBridge® Bermudagrass and Innovation® Zoysia,…
Read MoreErin Wilder’s Leadership in SFMA: Advocating for Sports Field Professionals
The 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference brought industry professionals to Palm Springs, California, in January for a week of education and networking. Among those leading the conversation was Sod Solutions Professionals Director of Business & Professional Development Erin Wilder, who is currently serving as SFMA Vice President-Commercial. SFMA is a leading organization for…
Read MoreCobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine: Breeder Insights & Grower Success
Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine is quickly gaining attention across the industry for its environmental benefits and high performance for homeowners, landscapers and sod producers. Developed through years of research at Texas A&M AgriLife, it combines improved drought tolerance, durability and color retention. Learn what sets this innovative variety apart from others with insights from Dr.…
Read MoreImprove Turfgrass Selection and Sustainability: New Online CEU Course for Industry Professionals
Sod Solutions recently launched a new online CEU course, Green Turfgrass: Sustainable Practices, Innovative Solutions, and Selection Strategies for Warm-Season Natural Grass. This course provides landscape architects with the tools needed to make better turfgrass choices for projects in the southern and midsection tiers of the United States. The course focuses on warm-season turfgrass selection…
Read MoreTwo Decades Later, Celebration® Bermudagrass Remains the PGA TOUR’s Trusted Standard
The 2025 PGA TOUR opened its 110th season on Celebration® Bermudagrass at the Plantation Course at Kapalua on Maui, HI during the first week of January. As the season continues, golf enthusiasts will see Celebration featured on four consecutive tournament courses. The Cognizant Classic, held at PGA National Resort – The Champion Course in Palm…
Read MoreNew Era: How Turfgrass Transformed The Freedom Factory’s Infield
The Freedom Factory in Bradenton, Florida, has become a centerpiece of local pride following a major infield renovation in spring 2024. Purchased and revamped a few years ago by well-known YouTuber and car enthusiast Cletus McFarland, the infield grass was replaced with new varieties just ahead of a race in April 2024, creating a vibrant…
Read MoreSouth Florida Neighborhood Gets an Extreme Makeover with CitraBlue® St. Augustine
Valencia Palms has transitioned nearly all of the grass throughout the community to CitraBlue® St. Augustine over the past few years. After Lethal Viral Necrosis (LVN) killed much of Valencia Palms’ Floratam St. Augustine lawns, homeowners acted fast. The neighborhood’s landscape committee and board of directors turned to Sod Solutions Professionals for guidance. The recommendation:…
Read MoreWomen in Turf: Heather Russo Leading Progress in Florida’s Turfgrass Industry
Heather Russo, association manager of the Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA), is instrumental in driving progress across Florida’s turfgrass industry. With a background in association management and a strong dedication to environmental stewardship, Russo has been instrumental in fostering growth and sustainability across the state’s green landscapes. Explore her journey and discover how she’s making a lasting…
Read MoreMessage from the President: A Focus on Storytelling and Appreciation
“Storytelling with Appreciation” Tobey Wagner As we step into a new year of opportunity, I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated team and loyal customers who have made this journey possible. Together, we’ve built something special, and I couldn’t be more optimistic about what lies ahead. In 2025, we’ll focus on ‘storytelling,’ sharing…
Read MoreNorthBridge® Bermudagrass at Northwood Club: A Championship-Quality Playing Surface in Dallas, TX
Northwood Club in Dallas, TX, opened in 1946 and hosted the 1952 U.S. Open, giving it a significant place in golf history. Today, the private 18-hole course, which also includes a four-hole short course, supports 525 members and nearly 30,000 rounds annually. A major renovation in 2016, completed in 2018, allowed the club to evaluate…
Read MoreSelecting Grass for a Sports Field: Q&A with Craig Potts, CSFM
Selecting Grass for a Sports Field: Q&A with Craig Potts, CSFM After 27 years managing Texas A&M Athletics’ turfgrass operations, Craig Potts joined Sod Solutions Professionals in mid-2023 as project manager. Now working closely with sod farms and field facilities, he guides turfgrass selection and offers on-site support to groundskeepers. Here, Potts shares his insights…
Read MoreGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field Awarded “2024 Florida Celebration® Sports Field of the Year”
George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the spring training home of the New York Yankees, has been awarded the “2024 Florida Celebration® Sports Field of the Year.” This award is given annually to maintenance professionals who excel in managing Celebration Bermudagrass on golf courses and sports fields. Sod Solutions presented Ritchie Anderson, Director of Grounds,…
Read MoreSod Solutions Partners with Producers for NorthBridge® and Cobalt® Field Days
Sod Solutions, in collaboration with Green Acres Turf Farm and Woerner Farms, recently hosted two successful field days aimed at landscape professionals, golf course superintendents and sports turf managers. These events highlighted the latest advancements in turfgrass varieties—NorthBridge® Bermudagrass and Cobalt® Hybrid St. Augustine—offering attendees in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience with these enhanced grasses while…
Read MoreMeet Casey Reynolds: Leading Turfgrass Innovation with Turfgrass Producers International
As Executive Director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), Dr. Casey Reynolds leads an association that has been the cornerstone of the turfgrass production industry for nearly 60 years. With a focus on education, advocacy and resource development, Reynolds ensures that TPI supports sod farmers, equipment manufacturers and industry professionals worldwide while promoting the environmental and…
Read MoreTurfgrass Troubleshooter: Dr. Harmon’s Mission to Support Florida’s Industry
Dr. Philip Harmon is a plant pathology professor and extension specialist at the University of Florida (UF), specializing in warm-season turfgrasses and southern highbush blueberry diseases. Harmon, a Purdue University graduate, focuses on developing disease-resistant plants and efficient disease management strategies through collaborative research with breeding programs. His extension work provides rapid and accurate diagnostic…
Read MoreFC Dallas Perfecting the Pitch with Latitude 36® Bermudagrass
FC Dallas relies on LATITUDE® BERMUDAGRASS to maintain a top-tier playing surface at Toyota Stadium. Built in 2005 in Frisco, Texas, the stadium now depends on this grass to handle a packed event schedule. Allen Reed, Director of Grounds, was part of the team from the very beginning, helping lay the original turf as an…
Read MoreCitraBlue St. Augustine Acreage Map
CitraBlue St. Augustine is ready for sale in Florida. Find out where and when CitraBlue will be coming to your area in 2020.
Read MoreCitraBlue® St. Augustine’s Certification Process – An Interview with Dr. Phil Busey
Each and every production field of CitraBlue needs to be certified to verify the quality of the soil and preparation for this turfgrass.
Read MoreCitraBlue® St. Augustine’s Introduction at the 2019 Florida ASLA Conference
CitraBlue was the talk of the show at Florida ASLA, we enjoyed our time at the show and were able to meet with a lot of eager landscape architects interested in specifying it for their upcoming jobs.
Read MoreCitraBlue® St. Augustine: What’s in a Name?
With the excitement of an improved turfgrass variety comes questions about its development and characteristics.
Read MoreCitraBlue St. Augustine Research & Breeding Process
In late 2019 and early 2020, CitraBlue will become commercially available in limited quantities—first in the Florida market, followed by the Gulf Coast, then the greater southeastern United States, and ultimately, wherever St. Augustinegrass is grown and sold.
Read MoreGary Bradshaw Joins Sod Solutions As A Florida Turf Consultant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25, 2019 – Sod Solutions is excited to announce the hiring of Gary Bradshaw to assist in producer relations and business development in sports, golf, residential, and commercial segments of the market. Gary is tasked with fostering new partnerships in targeted markets and strengthening existing relationships, as well as identifying and…
Read MoreLawnifi Update | Sod Solutions
Lawnifi was launched in 2017 and is poised to grow significantly this coming year. It has been encouraging to see the results of the program in test lawns.
Read More2018 Industry Shows and Other Events | Sod Solutions
2018 is off to a busy start! Below are some of the key events we will attend to promote Sod Solutions turfgrasses, producers, and more. We will also participate in turf expos, seminars, and other events that are not listed here – 70+ events in all.
Read MoreSod Solutions Selected as Worldwide Master Licensee
Respected Turfgrass Proprietor Excited to ‘Roll Out’ InnovationTM Zoysia CHARLESTON, S.C., (January 23, 2018) – Tobey Wagner, President and co-founder of Sod Solutions, today announced the launch of InnovationTM Zoysia, a cold-hardy turfgrass that will now make zoysia a viable alternative for wherever Meyer or Emerald zoysiagrass are grown and sold, and northward. Tobey’s enthusiasm was evident…
Read MoreWedgworth’s Inc. Named as the Exclusive Distributor in Florida for Amp Agronomy
August 09, 2017 09:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time FOLEY, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GCO, in partnership with Sod Solutions, is pleased to announce Wedgworth’s Inc. as the exclusive distributor of Amp Agronomy™ in the state of Florida. Wedgworth’s, Florida’s largest custom fertilizer dealer, offers Florida farmers even more solutions for success with the addition of Amp Agronomy’s nutritional line to their existing…
Read MoreSod Solutions, Inc. Launches Lawnifi, A Fertilizer for Homeowners
Lawnifi™, a division of Sod Solutions, Inc., has launched a fertilizer brand specifically for homeowners that will help with lawn care year round.
Read MoreTurf Logistics Releases Both Apple iOS and Android Apps
Sod Solutions, Inc., the creator of Turf Logistics, is pleased to announce the release of both Apple iOS and Android apps.
Read MoreWelcome New Summer Licensees
Delta Bluegrass and Evergreen Turf are adding some new grass varieties to their portfolio. Both farms have licensed for Latitude 36 and NorthBridge Bermudagrasses. The two varieties, developed by Oklahoma State University, are popping up all across the country and they are red-hot on the market because of their cold tolerance and fine-bladed appearance. They…
Read MoreEMPIRE Turf Fall Radio Campaign Coming to Florida
The EMPIRE Turf spring radio campaign was a success. Now the fall campaign is set to get underway. EMPIRE Turf commercials will run for 6 weeks in five markets across the state. Listen for them coming soon. Market Station Format Gainesville WSKY-FM News/Talk Gainesville WTRS-FM Country Jacksonville WGNE-FM Country Jacksonville WJGL-FM Classic Hits Jacksonville WWJK-FM Adult…
Read MoreSod Solutions Helps Educate Homebuilders
On July 22, 2016 Sod Solutions presented to AV Homes an education seminar on Empire Turf. AV Homes is a massive homebuilder in the Orlando, Florida area that develops large scale neighborhoods. Many of their developments use EMPIRE Turf, the Proven Zoysia Grass, exclusively. AV Homes had about 20 employees attend the event, where Sod…
Read MoreResearch Update
May Research Update: North Carolina State Shade Study The results are in and will be published shortly. The study involved Celebration Bermuda, Discovery Bermuda, TifWay 419, TifGrand and other experimental lines from NC State. The study was over the course of 2-3 years. Discovery outperformed all other grasses and was followed closely by Celebration Shade…
Read MoreWelcome New Licensees
Thomas Turfgrass, King Ranch and Murff Turf have all been long-time growers of some of Sod Solutions’ varieties of turfgrass. In 2016, this Texas trio has added new grasses to the mix. Thomas Turfgrass – Licensed for Celebration King Ranch Turfgrass Texas – Licensed for Latitude 36 and NorthBridge Murff Turf – Licensed for Latitude 36…
Read MoreNeighborhood Developer Talk Sod With Homeowners
Developer / builder D.R. Horton Homes just completed part of a new neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and then implemented a unique way to connect with new residents. D.R. Horton hosted a neighborhood product demonstration gathering at the clubhouse and invited homeowners to come out and listen to various companies talk about products that…
Read MoreNew Texas Ad for Celebration Debuts
TTA magazine, the publication of the Texas Turfgrass Association was the debut site of the new Celebration Bermudagrass ad. The new ad will debut in the summer issue of the magazine. The ad features a championship trophy and the slogan “MVB, Most Valuable Bermudagrass.”
Read MoreTurf Research North Carolina is Off and Running
Turf Research North Carolina (TRNC), the research program involving North Carolina State University, the North Carolina Sod Producers Association and Sod Solutions is active and all growers have now contributed the first years funding to the program. In all, 16 sod farms across North Carolina and Sod Solutions will contribute financially to the program on…
Read MoreRadio Advertising Underway
Radio advertisements for EMPIRE Turf, the Proven Zoysia Grass are underway in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. The targeted ads speak to the proven toughness of EMPIRE and its place as the best grass for home lawns in those states. The ads are paid for by the Florida EMPIRE Marketing Group which consists of…
Read MoreJacob Long Joins Sod Solutions
Jacob Long comes to Sod Solutions as the new Turf Logistics software sales manager. Jacob has over five years experience in customer focused roles, specifically in the realm of technology. Three of these years have been solely focused on connecting small to medium size businesses with proper technical solutions that resulted in more efficient operation and increased…
Read MoreTradeshow Report – Jan/Feb News and Notes
Sod Solutions participated in over 30 industry events in January and February scattered from San Diego’s 80 degree weather to 18 inches of snow that had fallen two days before in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The branding is 24/7. There isn’t much time to stop and think in the winter months. When you have the best grasses…
Read MoreMississippi State Will Breed Celebration & Discovery
Sod Solutions has also entered into a research agreement with Mississippi State University to breed selections from both Celebration and Discovery Bermudagrass. These two cultivars have unique characteristics that MSU will use in developing a bermudagrass or bermudagrasses of the future. Celebration has been rated the top bermudagrass in various trials for wear tolerance, shade…
Read MoreCo-op Advertising – HOUZZ.com
This year the Florida and Carolina’s EMPIRE Marketing Groups are offering a unique opportunity for cooperative advertising. The groups have recently partnered with Houzz.com to be able to expand the online presence of Empire Turf. Houzz.com is a home design, decorating and remodeling website that allows consumers to find innovative ideas to complete their next…
Read MoreGulf Coast Organic Partners With Sod Solutions to Release AmpAgronomy
Alabama-based, green industry supplier Gulf Coast Organic® (GCO) has partnered with turfgrass development and marketing company, Sod Solutions®, to release a new line of products that will enhance turfgrass health and nutrition. The product line will go by the trade name AmpAgronomy™. AmpAgronomy provides a line of soil amendments and sustainable fertility products for plant…
Read MoreSod Solutions, Inc. Signs Long Term Breeding Agreement with N.C. State
CHARLESTON, S.C., (January 21, 2016) – North Carolina State University has signed a long-term agreement with turfgrass research, development and marketing company Sod Solutions to research and create a line of turfgrass varieties that will balance global environmental challenges while aiming for the “curb appeal” of attractive landscapes. This partnership, called Turf Research North Carolina…
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