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Frequently Asked Questions
| If you still have questions please feel free to contact us by phone or email |
| COLORADO TURF INC 13210 Sable Blvd Brighton CO 80601 303-659-5722 coloradoturfinc@yahoo.com |
- How much should I water?
- The approximate amount of water that needs to be applied each week for
a average lawn to supplement normal rainfall is
- What type of Sod is good in Colorado?
- Kentucky Bluegrass is well suited for use in northern U.S. and Canada. It
has excellent drought tolerance, cold tolerance, heat tolerance, and grows
well in shaded areas.
- When Should I mow and fertilize?
- Fertilizer should be used approximately 3-4 times a year.
- How do I figure square footage?
- Measure the length and width of the property to be sodded, then multiply
the two numbers together. This will give you the square foot amount
needed. Plan on adding an additional 4-10 percent to allow for the way the
sod is laid.
- What are water crystals?
- Water crystals are small crystals that are added to the soil prior to laying
sod. They absorb about 400 times their weight in water, allowing the
homeowner to save over 90% of irrigation or rain water from percolation
loss, and reducing water intervals by as much as 75% or more. One gallon
of water crystals will cover about 1000 square feet.
- When can I walk or let my dog walk on the sod?
- After the roots have taken hold which is approximately 2 weeks after
installation.
- What do I do before I lay sod?
- Prepare soil by removing weeds, debris, and eliminating low spots in the
yard. Rototill compost into the top 3-4" of soil adding in water crystals.
Rake the yard smooth ensuring it is level, a roller can be used if desired.
- How late in the year can I lay sod?
- Sod can be installed all year round providing the ground can be prepped.
- What is the difference between Bluegrass and Fescue?
- Bluegrass is a softer bladed grass than the rougher and tougher Fescue.
Bluegrass is also more drought tolerant than Fescue meaning than when
less water is applied to the grass Bluegrass will go dormant and Fescue
may tend to die.
- Are there different types of Bluegrass?
- Yes, there are hundreds. The variety used by Colorado Turf Inc. has been
blended for drought tolerance, heat tolerance, disease resistance, and its
beautiful color. The grass color is a dark green with a good winter color.
- What do I do if I see mushrooms?
- Mushrooms are caused by decomposed wood in the base of the sod. The
best way to get rid of them yourself is to use a wetting agent on the
affected area to penetrate the water down to the wood which will
decompose the wood faster.
- What do I do if I have weeds?
- Wait at least 3 months after the sod installation before applying a weed
spray.
- How do I get rid of Crab Grass?
- Use a pre-emerging crab grass control in March if the weather permits.
Reapply the crab grass treatment 6 weeks after the 1st application.