At Bos Sod we have specialized in sod for golf courses since 1995 with a special focus on greens sod. We have serviced over 350 golf course during this time span and shipping as far north as the Yukon, as far south as the Palm Desert and as far east as Ontario. We prefer to put Quality before Quantity.
All our bentgrass sod is grown on sand which is compatible with USGA Greens. Its growing medium has been sterilized to eradicate soil borne diseases and grassy weeds such as Poa Annua.
Unlike woody plant material such as trees and shrubs, grass continually regenerate their roots, stems and leaf tissue. The newly installed sod will harden off as usual before winter and exhibit normal hardiness. We are fully committed to servicing the golf course market with quality sod and competitive prices.
Like professional greens that are cultivated frequently, our artificial grass produces a firm, smooth, and well-drained surface, making GolfGreens the superior turf choice. You’ll enjoy a durably constructed product with unparalleled quality and playability.
Bermudagrass, creeping bentgrass and Poa annua are the most commonly managed turfgrasses on putting greens in the United States. A putting green can have more than 10,000 individual plants per square foot. This equates to more than 50 million plants on an average size putting green.
The operators of most modern-day courses prefer bentgrass or Bermuda grass on the greens. Bentgrass does well in northern climates, and Bermuda grass grows well in southern climates. You can cut both extremely low without stressing the plant, and create a smooth putting surface.
Converting Cool-season Fairways To Improved Cool-season Grasses. In the northeastern U.S., fairways typically include bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, creeping bentgrass and even colonial bentgrass. Most often the grasses on fairways have been there since the golf course was originally constructed.
The price of Kentucky bluegrass sod is $160 to $180 per pallet or $0.35 to $0.40 per square foot. This cool-season grass is popular all across the U.S. due to its lush, green appearance....Kentucky Bluegrass Sod Prices.Unit of MeasurePrice RangeAverage CostSquare Foot$0.35 – $0.40$0.33Pallet$160 – $180$170
Bentgrass is one of the most popular types of grass planted on golf courses. It's available in many varieties, commonly found in cool summer and coastal regions. It's short, even, and flat, making it the perfect match for putting greens and courses.
There are four main factors that go into giving your lawn that lush, golf-course look.Mow your lawn properly. Often, people take shortcuts when it comes to mowing their lawn. ... Apply the right fertilizer (at the right times). ... Use the right amount of water (and consider irrigation). ... Stop the weeds dead in their tracks.
Blue Grass makes up a majority of the golf course. Kentucky Blue grass establishes a thick carpet quality, with color ranging from emerald green to dark blue. Lastly, golf courses use a perennial ryegrass mixed in with the Kentucky bluegrass.
Bermudagrass, and primarily the hybrid cultivar Tifway (419), was the standard and was considered to have very good overall adaptation for tee, fairway, and rough areas. Similarly, Tifdwarf bermuda was the standard for putting greens.
Bermuda/Couch grassBermuda/Couch grass is a warm season variety, so by nature it's usually not at its peak during early spring. To overcome this problem, the grass on the tees, fairways and roughs at Augusta are over seeded with perennial ryegrass. The greens, however, are bentgrass (since 1981).
1 piece of sod is 16" x 24", which equals 2.75 square feet. A 500 square feet pallet contains approximately 180 pieces of green sod.
People often think that laying sod over an existing lawn makes sense and saves time. In fact, laying fresh sod over an existing lawn is no shortcut and could kill your sod and cause you twice as much work. Removing your old lawn before laying new sod is crucial for a healthy root system.
On average, sod costs between $0.30 to $0.83 per square foot. If you want the sod installed by a professional, bump that up to $0.87 to $1.76 per square foot to cover labor and materials.
Our passion for golf starts at the top... When company owners Ron and Steve Schiedel say they built Willow Valley, they mean it. Many people know them as hands-on guys that never hesitate to jump in if something needs to be bulldozed, seeded, sodded or hand raked.
Whether your project is a planned renovation or repairs made necessary by Mother Nature, Greenhorizons has the ability to do the job for you.
Here at Greenhorizons Sod Farms, we do some pretty incredible things… From growing Premium Kentucky bluegrass on over 5000 acres across Ontario, to reviving weedy local playing fields so that they have nearly 100% turf coverage. But that’s just the beginning.
Engineered sand creates the ideal water and nutrient retention to sustain a healthy strand of turf.
GET MORE CREATIVITY AND VERSATILITY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD OR BUSINESS WITH GOLFGREENS. WE’VE INSTALLED MILLIONS OF SQUARE FEET ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR PERSONAL RESIDENCES, HOTELS, RESORTS, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND MORE.
Like professional greens that are cultivated frequently, our artificial grass produces a firm, smooth, and well-drained surface, making GolfGreens the superior turf choice. You’ll enjoy a durably constructed product with unparalleled quality and playability.
We can custom grow the variety and species of your choice on the growing medium of your choice. We require about 12 months notice to grow your sod. Contact our office at 1-800-267-7763 or use the information request button for more information. Put your ideas to work by having Bos Sod custom grow your turf!
Sod grown at our farm is well suited and fully compatible with regions that have different climatic conditions. Unlike woody plant material such as trees and shrubs, grass continually regenerate their roots, stems and leaf tissue. The newly installed sod will harden off as usual before winter and exhibit normal hardiness.
All our bentgrass sod is grown on sand which is compatible with USGA Greens. Its growing medium has been sterilized to eradicate soil borne diseases and grassy weeds such as Poa Annua. We employ advanced cultural and harvesting techniques and are committed to the highest quality standards build on years of experience.
The best type of grass to use on a golf course is a variety that is tough and fast repairing.
So, if you’re one of the lucky ones who gets to play golf with the sun beating down on your neck all year round, you’re likely to be playing on Bermudagrass.
Bentgrass and Bermudagrass tend to take the limelight, particularly where putting surfaces are discussed, and for good reason.
One of the most significant considerations of all course designers is which variety of grass should be used in each area of the course.
Depending on the climate, golf course maintenance staff implement a water management system all year round to ensure their grass receives the ideal amount of water to thrive.
In the US, courses in Florida and Georgia utilize Bermudagrass, as it is heat and drought resistant and is receptive to being mowed low, which is ideal for cultivating smooth putting surfaces.
Adding sand to golf course grass is a process known as ‘topdressing’ and is vital to the healthy growth of the grass across the course.
Green colored sand ideal for athletic fields or golf courses. Meets USGA specifications. Harmless to soil & easy to apply.
Today's leader in the foam market for use on fields, soil, or turf in virtually all conditions. It will not burn turf & lasts between 30 minutes to 2 hours.
CoverGrow is an advanced technology granular mulch made from recycled wood & cellulose fibers. Once applied to a seeded area & activated by water, the granules quickly expand & disperse to provide outstanding protection & water-holding performance right where it’s needed—whether you’re spot treating smaller bare spots, or hydroseeding larger areas, CoverGrow is the easy & convenient way to establish vegetation.
Cover up brown spots in grass or shrubs while still allowing the existing foliage to grow. Will not harm grass or plants nor will it wash away with rain or irrigation. Comes in a convienent aerosol can.
Golf course sands are different. They are made of round particles “resembling a bucket of balls with large pore spaces between each ball ,” Kidd says. They promote good drainage, and healthy air and water circulation.
Using the wrong sand, Kidd says, can adversely effect the movement of water and nutrients upwards and downwards through the root zone.
The green might get spongy, or develop brown spots, or become vulnerable to scalping during mowing. Sanding helps protect against all that. That’s not all, Kidd says. Sanding also improves drainage and helps level out the green, creating smooth, consistent putting surfaces, and firm, fast conditions year round.
Aeration comes in when soils are heavily compacted or the turf is thick with thatch. The greens get punched and sanded, and the sand is worked into each aeration hole to improve air and water flow, giving the roots a better chance to drink and breathe. There is, of course, plenty more to the science of sanding.
When you sand and how much sand you use is critically important. Sand too heavily at the wrong time of year, and you risk a range of problems. It’s best to do the work in good weather, Kidd says. In inclement conditions, you might wind up smothering the grass or creating fungus diseases that diminish the quality of the turf.
If the soil is heavy, you might need to aerate to keep your turf healthy. The staff at a respected lawn care store should be able to help you make smart choices. You might not wind up with a patch of grass as pure as a putting green, but you’ll have a pretty sweet place to chip and pitch.
They’re made up of angular particles that are meant “to provide strength and structure.”. That’s good for buildings, but bad for grass, as the sand binds together, reducing the air and water flow needed for healthy root growth. Golf course sands are different.