Landscape Architects & Project managers
SUSTAINABLE WHILE INCREASING VALUE
We understand your client’s project is an investment in the value of their home, business, or school. With that in mind, we focus on the three fundamental needs your clients want from their natural grasses:
Aesthetic: Projects completed with high-quality sod look flawless. Sociologists estimate that polished landscaping can add a perceived value of up to 15% over the actual estimated value of a project.
Environmental: Sodding a project (rather than seeding) reduces runoff (loss of topsoil), decreases the number of inputs (fertilizers) needed to get the project looking 100%, and starts sequestering CO2 immediately upon installation. Sod also provides vital habitat for the good bugs and bacteria that keep our soils healthy and functional.
Ease of Care: Sodded projects use less water than seeded projects. Sodded projects are fully established and ready for use as much as two years faster than seeded projects. Our Master Blend sod is comprised of cultivars that have been genetically designed for slow top growth (less mowing), deeper natural color (less feeding), and denser growth (less reliance on chemical treatments for weed control).
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE EFFECTS OF GREEN SPACES IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS?
YES. There are literally decades of research highlighting the measurable effects of green spaces on community pride, social harmony, improvement in physical and mental health, noise and urban heat-bubble reduction, land value improvements, and even crime rate reduction. For more information about the psychological effects of green spaces in urban settings, listen to this Hidden Brain podcast from NPR with researcher Ming Kuo.
Another resource that may be of interest to you is from The Lawn Institute, an organization committed to research regarding the impacts of the use of grasses in urban environments. Read more from their website here.
INTERESTED IN A CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT?
Contact our office to schedule an educational session with one of our Business Managers.
LOOKING FOR AN ARCHITECT RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR LARGE OR SMALL PROJECT?
Call us (319-842-2165) for a list of recommended landscape architects in your area.
LOOKING FOR A SUB-CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUR PROJECT?
Call us (319-842-2165) for a list of recommended contractors in your area.
NEED SPECS FOR A PROJECT?
Contact us for specifications for your bid. We are happy to help you in a timely way!
Does your sod meet SUDAS specifications?
Absolutely. Contact our office for information and documentation.
FIND THE RIGHT SOLUTION
Call us (319-842-2165) to set up a tour of our products or to discuss your needs for your next bid or quote.
You may have questions about sodding vs seeding for your project. Interested in taking some soil samples to ensure the best possible outcome for your clients? Click here for instructions on how to take accurate soil samples.
When you purchase turf from Blue Grass Enterprises, be assured you are receiving the finest quality sod. We’ve spent decades using National Turfgrass Evaluation Program trial results from 26 land grant universities in conjunction with our own trials to research, analyze, and identify the best varieties and techniques for growing high-quality sod. We are confident that our Master Blend sod will save you and your clients time and money while enforcing your professional standards and integrity.