North Carolina Sod Producers Association

11/29/2022

Your sod is installed, but now what? 🤔

Ready to have the best-looking lawn on the block? 😉 Here are a few tips on maintaining your beautiful new sod.

To locate a NCSPA sod producer or learn more about our association, click here: https://ncsod.org 🌱

11/15/2022

Calling all DIYers! 📣

Are you looking to DIY your sod install? Here are the steps to ensure the best outcome for your lawn:
• Measure your area
• Contact a local sod producer
• Complete a soil test
• Grade the area
• Start installing!

To locate a NCSPA sod producer near you, click here: https://ncsod.org

10/12/2022

Sod... instant gratification and great for the environment! 🙌

Here are just some of the ways NC Sod enhances your quality of life. ⬇️

1. It cools your surroundings 🌡
2. Improves the air and water quality 💨💧
2. Helps prevent erosion 🏞
3. Adds value to your home 🏡

Sod is grown by over 40 knowledgeable farmers in our state! To locate a farm or learn more, click https://ncsod.org

09/29/2022

Choosing the best sod for your lawn is easier than you think! 💁

Because North Carolina has a wide range of soils and climates, here are a few questions you can ask yourself to ensure you're selecting the correct sod for your lawn. 🌱

To find a local sod producer, visit our website: https://ncsod.org

09/23/2022

📢 Time for a spotlight on a local NC Sod grower! 📢

Meet Quality Turf, Inc., one of the NCSPA's 40 quality growers across the state. They're located in Southeastern NC and specialize in growing warm season grasses. 🌱

Visit our website to learn more about NC Sod and find a grower near you: www.ncsod.org

01/12/2022

Turf Management Day classes were a hit today. Thanks to Matt Martin, Grady Miller, Lee Butler and Travis Gannon for a great day of education!!!

11/16/2021

Check out this article from Sod Solutions Pro on the new zoysiagrass, Lobo. This release is NC State's first warm-season turfgrass cultivar from Dr. Milla-Lewis's breeding program that started in 2009. Join us in thanking Dr. Milla-Lewis for all of her hard work!

NC State University’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics program, under the direction of Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, has released Lobo™ Zoysiagrass.

11/11/2021

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 NC SPA Fall Field Day!

Over 22 sod farms attended and participated in the NC Sod Producers Association fall field day. This education event allows sod producers to keep abreast of the latest developments regarding environments issues, pest management, production procedures and the latest in equipment technology. Dr. Casey Reynolds (Executive Director of Turf Producers International), Dr. Grady Miller (Co-Director of the Turfgrass CENTERE at NCSU) and Dr. Terri Billieson (Entomologist at NCSU) were the presenters at the morning session. In addition, Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, the turfgrass breeder at NCSU, introduced her latest cultivar release...Lobo zoysiagrass. The training took place at Super Sod's River Farm in Red Springs. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported this event.

Enjoy the photos from the event and join us again next year.

08/13/2021

It was a scorcher at Turf Day 2021, but worth bearing the heat to hear about the new zoysiagrass! Enjoy the video from NC State University - Department of Crop & Soil Sciences.

07/12/2021

Join us on November 10th for the 2021 Fall Field Day. This event will be held in person at the Scotland County EOC with lunch and on-farm demonstrations to follow at Super Sod River Farm. Details will be on the website soon at https://ncsod.org/.

05/27/2021

Are you interested in sodding your lawn, or showing clients how they can do it themselves? Follow along as we release a video every week over the next month with content to help you or your clients see how to sod their own lawn.

Here are the quick tips you need to know before starting a DIY sod project.