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The installation of artificial or synthetic turf has been a hot topic for many homeowners in the recent years due to a concern with water conservation and a desire to cut down on time spent maintaining a lawn. If you’ve ever had a hard time getting your lawn to look it’s best, maybe synthetic turf is right for you. Because of its durability, easy maintenance, and no reliance on decent weather, it’s an easy choice for many homeowners. Take a read through some frequently asked questions about synthetic turf to see if it’s right for you. What maintenance is involved with…

Motz seed will provide you with a beautiful, durable lawn. It contains a mixture of Fescue and Perennial Ryegrass – ideal for quick germination. Preparation: • Using a pointed shovel, remove old vegetation, including rocks and debris • Loosen compacted soil to a depth of 2” – 3” with a rotary tiller • Rake or grade to a smooth, even contour for drainage Seed: • Evenly spread seed at a rate of 8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. • Work this seed into the top ¼” of soil using a leaf rake or drag mat • Tip: A yard that measures…

From cleats to wind, ball fields face opponents 24/7. When it comes time to restore your field’s safety, look and performance, Motz Turf Farms can help you hear the sweet words “PLAY BALL”. When to Renovate? Play and safety are tied to a field’s condition; addressing this simple statement is before poor conditions cause game cancellations or player injury. Ideally, these renovations wait for the offseason, but when stopgap measures prove insufficient, more intensive/timely repairs may be called for. With our fast renovation techniques, a field can be back in play in a relatively short period of time. So keep in…

WATERING  Be sure to give your new sod 1/2″ or more of water within the first 1/2 hour of installation. After that, the lawn should receive 1/2″ to 1″ of water every other day, until it is well rooted, which normally takes 10 to 14 days. Weather conditions may dictate modifications of these amounts, but the goal is to maintain adequate moisture during this critical rooting period. After a couple of weeks, scale back on watering to just once or twice a week, making sure your lawn has enough moisture to survive extended dry periods. Remember that areas near driveways and…