Denver, CO – – – Ed Markham, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers, advises homeowners to consider Fall sod installations and proper Fall watering guidelines. “Many homeowners fear that it is too late to install sod,” notes Markham. “Actually
How Much Water Is Enough?
Longmont, CO – – – Americans have a love/hate relationship with their lawns. A majority of Americans appreciate grass, and want to have a healthy lawn if they rent or own a home. But many don’t know how to take
Think Before You Remove Your Lawn!
While some people worry about water supply limitations, and environmental impacts such as pesticide residues in storm water, the facts indicate that the benefits to turfgrass are numerous, and simply banning or removing turfgrass from our landscapes may be short
Healthy Lawns Increase Property Values
Denver, CO – – – With warmer weather, more people are interested in getting out in their yards and sprucing up their properties. For many it’s simply a chance to get outside. However, educated homeowners know that the work they
Sod Growers Stress Water Conservation & Education
Denver, CO – – – Water conservation is an important priority to the members of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG). RMSG members want to ensure that the public understands actual water requirements for grass, that they choose the right
July is “Smart Irrigation Month”
DENVER – Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed July as “Smart Irrigtation Month”. The proclamation is in efforts to increase public awareness about saving water by using advanced irrigation technology. Ed Markham, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG)
Drought From The Sod Growers Perspective
While recent storms have provided much needed moisture to Colorado, water conservation continues o be a priority. Predicting what will happen from year to year is very difficult for sod farmers. Weather and water availability are significant factors in our
Rocky Mountain Sod Growers Applaud Governor Hickenlooper Proclamation
Denver, CO – – – Ed Markham, President of the Rocky Mountain Sod Growers (RMSG), recently announced the association’s support of Governor Hickenlooper’s Proclamation declaring July as Smart Irrigation Month. “With this proclamation, Colorado is recognizing for the second year