Hear is how word spreads about SumaGreen. A
distributor in Minnesota Kevin Fields had a friend that heard about the
product and wanted to try it out on his own garden in Montana because he
thought it was to good to be true.
How many words
is this picture worth?
Look at the side by side rows of potato crops in
Montana. The SumaGreen treated side outperforming the untreated side
which, by the way, was planted 2.5 weeks BEFORE the SumaGreen treated side.
Imagine the REAL difference if both were treated at the same time?
Contact us about results on corn, soy beans, forage, tobacco, cotton, wheat, tomato and any other crop you can think of growing.
Here are simple steps to a Do it your own Sod lawn.
Measuring &
ordering ---- Sod is usually sold by the square foot. Get the width
times length to determine your square feet you need. If you have an
unusual shape make a sketch of the lawn, with the length, width, and
any unusual features to help determine the amount of turfgrass sod you
will need for your area. Schedule the sod order for delivery after
preparatory work is completed and you are ready to install. Prompt
installation on the day of delivery is crucial to a strong beginning for
your lawn.
Soil preparation ----- New Lawn - Grade to slope away
from home, fill in all depressions, so no water lays. Leave final grade
1" below sidewalks and curbs. Add SumaGreen Turf at a rate of 2 oz
per 1000 sq/ft on to the soil. Old Lawn - Strip old grass and thatch
layer to bare soil or completely destroy old lawn with rototiller and
repeat the steps above.
Sod installation --- Begin installing turf
along the longest straight line, such as the driveway or sidewalk. Push
edges against each other tightly, without stretching. Avoid gaps or
overlaps. Stagger the joints in each row in a brick-like fashion, using a
large sharp knife to trim corners, etc. Avoid leaving small strips at
outer edges as they will not retain moisture. On slopes, place the turf
pieces across the slope.
After installing the turf roll the entire
area to improve turf soil contact and remove air pockets. Water in with
SumaGreen Turf at a rate of 2 oz per 1000 sq/ft as soon as a sizable
area has been sodded (total used 4 oz per 1000 sq/ft during process).
Give your new lawn 1 inch of water within the 1/2 hour of installation.
Water daily, or more often, keeping turf moist until firmly rooted.
Without SumaGreen Turf this process could take as long as two – three
weeks but with SumaGreen Turf it should start taking root in 7-10 days.
By the second week you should be able to cut back on watering in as
the roots have started to take shape deeper in the ground.
Weather
conditions will dictate the amount and frequency of watering. Be certain
that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry, or windy
periods. Water areas near building more often where reflected heat dries
the turf.
Caution --- Normally during the first three weeks
after sod has been laid you would avoid heavy or concentrated use of
your new lawn. This gives the roots an opportunity to firmly knit with
the soil, and insures that the turf will remain smooth. But with
SumaGreen Turf you should be able to at least enjoy the lawn (depending
on weather conditions) after two weeks. Any heavy playing on sod, like
an athletic field, we recommend 3-4 weeks to get the roots to grow
deeper, and stronger. This will at longer life to the grass due to the
cutting and maintenance of the turf.
Maintenance --- Your new sod
will increase your property value significantly. With proper care using
the SumaGreen Turf you will only need to treat about 3-4 times a year
and you will notice weeds will have a hard time appearing in your sod.
It will remain a great asset, providing beauty, clean playing surface,
and an improved environment.
***TIPS-- A trick of the trade is to order 5% more than what your measurements are, to allow for trimming and waist.
Our products work just as good on existing grass like Bermuda, Fescue, even Kentucky Bluegrass.
