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We deliver high-quality sod grass to the Dallas metroplex area. Our turfgrass is grown on our family farm outside of Houston, and our grass arrives to you with no middlemen. We grow the grass, we harvest the grass and we deliver the grass to your house.

As part of our commitment to delivering the freshest grass possible to our customers, we wont harvest the grass you choose until youve ordered it. With the proper care, the fresh grass we deliver will establish roots in your yard and give you a beautiful lawn for years to come.

Want to know more about what kind of turf you can order from The Grass Outlet? Read about the 10 different varieties of grass we offer. By offering so many varieties of turfgrass, we feel confident that youll be able to find a grass to suit any level of shade-tolerance or drought-tolerance that your lawn needs.

Were dedicated to providing excellent products and customer service to our clients. Have a question about which variety of grass is best for your needs? Call our office. Were happy to help our customers pick the type of grass that will make their lawn the most beautiful.

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We often get asked the same questions when customers call us, so we've added a few of them below (with answers) about our sod delivery and installation services in Dallas, TX:

What do you do?

There are many factors and features that go into landscaping, from rocks, flower beds, plants, trees, drainage, irrigation, sprinkler repair, fence installation, mowing, and so much more. We focus on laying fresh new grass straight from the sod farm. Depending on how many pallets of grass need to be installed, will determine how long and how much your install will be.

What cities do you service?

We generally work in Denton County, especially around Lewisville, TX, including:Flower Mound, Lantana, Frisco, Carrollton, The Colony, Highland Village, Highland Shores, Denton, Addison, Bridlewood, Double Oak, Little Elm, Lake Dallas, Bartonville, Argyle, Roanoke, Grapevine, Keller and Southlake.

How much does sod cost?

How much is sod? Well if you searching online for "sod for sale near me" then you probably know what the cost of sod is from other sod companies. Our sod for sale is always fresh from the farm at wholesale prices. The cost of sod pallets are $140 - $275 but always best to give us a call to get a more accurate estimate - (972) 885-3899

How much does sod installation cost?

The cost of installing sod depends entirely on the size of the land that you want your grass to be installed. Give us a call and we'll come out and give you an estimate.

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Empire Zoysia on the left Zorro Zoysia on the right

Centipede Lawn

Centipede (Certified Tifblair): Best Feature low maintenance requirement

Empire Zoysia

Empire Zoysia: Best Feature: Rated by NC State as being the perfect warm season grass, and to date we have seen no problems with Brown Patch

Zorro Zoysia

Zorro Zoysia:Best Feature: Considered the Cadillacof warm season grasses as it provides that sought after, manicured,golf course look with proper mowing.

Raleigh Saint Augustine

Raleigh St. Augustine:Best Feature:Second to none with its ability to tolerate fairly shaded conditions,and its cold tolerance is important for the colder winter seasons we may have here in Southeast, North Carolina.

Bermuda Baseball Field

Tifway 419 Bermuda:Best Feature:this Bermuda is darker green than all other Bermudas, forms a dense turf, and is commonly used on golf courses and athletic fields for its rapid recuperative potential.A solid divot is healed and gone within a weeks time.

THE MERITS OF EMPIRE ZOYSIA

First of all we have a special announcement. We at SUPERIOR SOD AND GARDEN SUPPLY (www.superiorsodnc.com) have been privileged to be an Authorized Grower and Dealer by the developers of EMPIRE ZOYSIA.

EMPIRE ZOYSIA has been our grass of choice for years as it far exceeds the negative issues found with other varieties that are available and promoted in the Wilmington , NC area. These off Zoysia varieties include Crown, Zenith, Jamur, and Meyers. It is always important for a potential Zoysia customer to check into the NTEP Trials (National Turf grass Evaluation Program). There are 28 test sites in the United States, and one of them is located at NC State in Raleigh.

EMPIRE ZOYSIA has been rated as the #1 Zoysia variety today.

EMPIRE TURF is a ZOYSIA grass that has truly raised the bar for warm season grasses. EMPIRE sod combines a soft to the touch, with a lush green color and fine, tight blade growth. VIsually, EMPIRE is an extremely attractive turf grass for any landscaping. Homeowners and Property Managers also appreciate its many maintenance, environmental, and cost saving advantages.

You might not expect a turf grass as soft as EMPIRE to be strong, but this incredible ZOYSIA grass accommodates a variety of activities without suffering extensive wear and tear. EMPIRE Turf is as hardy as it is attractive, and has a deep, thick root structure that makes it more drought tolerant than other turf grass varieties and including other Zoysia varieties. In addition, EMPIRES slower vertical growth and natural chinch bug and chemical resistances mean that your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing, and irrigation. An EMPIRE turf lawn that has been naturalized to the local climate requires minimal irrigation to remain healthy and thriving.

Reduced maintenance needs and durability are EMPIRES hallmarks. EMPIRE ZOYSIA grass was originally developed in Brazil, and thrives in both harsh tropical climates such as Southern Florida as well as more temperate regions as far north as Pennsylvania. EMPIRE Zoysia turf is one of the few grasses rated to perform well in all Zones, and it can thrive in varying soils and climatic conditions.

For instance, during a hurricane, we usually experience flooding and salt water over wash of properties. The only grass that we at SUPERIOR SOD (www.superiorsodnc.com) have seen survive such inundation of salt water even after a week of being underwater is EMPIRE ZOYSIA.

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What are the advantages of an irrigation system?

Irrigation system advantages:

When is a good time to replant plants?

Some plants can stand up to the cold weather, like kale or pansies. These can be planted in the autumn or early winter. Other plants need to wait until the soil is warm and ready. Plant perennial flowers in mid-autumn or mid-spring. If you're planting from seed or sprout, you can generally find information about planting conditions on the package.

What are the pros and cons to artificial grass?

Why get artificial grass?

What is the best way to get rid of lawn pests?

First, determine which pests you're dealing with. Mounds or tunnels indicate moles or voles. Apply castor oil to your lawn; they'll find another digging spot.Determine which bugs you have by pouring a bucket of soapy water onto the lawn. The bugs will surface so you can identify them. Milky spore and nematodes keep grubs and other bugs at bay. Insecticidal soap also works.The best way to prevent pests is with good yard maintenance. Certain bugs prefer overwatered lawns or yards with thatches. Regular mowing, watering, and dethatching discourage pests from moving in.

Does a lawn need fertilizer?

Fertilizer isn't always necessary, but it can keep your lawn looking lush and healthy. Use fertilizer with slow release nitrogen so it doesn't encourage weeds to grow. Keep in mind that overfertilizing can spur weed growth. However, under-fertilizing can result in weak grass, which gives weeds more space to take root.

What's the best way to rid a lawn of weeds?

If you haveCrabgrass, Bermuda Grass, or Bluegrass:

What will happen if a lawn is not cared for?

If a lawn stops receiving water, the grass will wilt, turn brown, and could die. Permanent damage can occur after four weeks without water. If you stop mowing your lawn, it can become unsightly and long. Restoring unkempt grass to normal requires cutting more than one-third of the length, which stresses the grass, stunts root growth, and makes it susceptible to pests. Many cities have lawn maintenance requirements. Failing to meet them can even result in citations and possibly fines.

How much does professional lawn care cost?

One lawn service session typically costs between $35 and $50. Some businesses charge weekly or monthly fees. Typically these are between $100 and $200 per month.

Why is landscaping important?

Landscaping keeps the lawn and other vegetation in your yard healthy, directing water to run a certain way rather than pooling and flooding. It can also increase the value of a home, boosting its curb appeal and entertaining spaces.

How often should a lawn be watered and mowed?

Water your lawn with about an inch of water twice a week. Place a clear plastic cup on the ground to measure. To confirm a lawn is getting the right amount of water, stick a screwdriver six inches into the ground. If you have to force it in, the lawn is too dry. If it comes out caked with mud, the lawn is too wet. Lawns should be mowed once a week and keep grass 3-inches high. Cut off one-third of the height at most.

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Slowing down and watching the grass grow sounds good. In theory. But the reality is that if your lawn needs renewing, you'll be looking at a big patch of dirt for weeks. And why wait, when summer can begin right now with a lush green carpet underfoot?

When it comes to getting a thick, healthy lawn, nothing beats sod for instant gratification. Sure, it costs a bit more: about $400 to cover a 1,000-square-foot backyard (double that installed). But lay it right and in a couple of weeks you've got a dense, well-established lawn that's naturally resistant to weeds, diseases, and pest infestations.

"You're basically buying time," says This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook. "You're paying for turf that someone else has coddled for 14 to 18 months."

You're also buying convenience. Sod can be installed spring through fall (and even in winter in mild climates). In areas of the country that favor cool-season grasses, like the Northeast, it avoids the problem of sprouting a nice crop of weeds when seeding a lawn in spring. And in southern states, which favor warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and centipedegrass, sod is the best way to cover the yard at any time of year, since these turf types cannot be grown from seed.

"Sometimes sod gets a bad rap, but that's usually because of mistakes people make while laying it," says Roger. "Put down on properly prepared soil, it will thrive." Turf likes a well-aerated base that's slightly acidic (with a pH between 6 and 7.5) and nutrient-rich. And the only way to know what kind of soil you've got is to test it. For about $15, your local extension service will send a soil sample to a lab for analysis; results will come back within a week or two and indicate precisely what amendments you should add and in what quantity.

Then it's time to buy your sod. Depending on where you live, you can order it from a garden center or directly from a sod farm. It will generally be a mix of two or three turf grasses, chosen for optimal color, texture, and heartiness (be sure to tell your supplier if your yard's in partial or full shade). Ideally, sod should be delivered within 24 hours of being cut and be laid the same day. Measure your yard carefully so you can order the right amount, with some overage (about 5 percent) to account for cutting around curves.

Count on one weekend to prepare the soil and another to lay the turf. If your yard is covered with patchy grass, you'll need to remove it first. This is best done with a sod cutter (available from your local rental yard for about $70 per day), which slices it off below the roots. While you're at it, you'll want to rent a rototiller (about $55 per day). You'll also need a sod-cutting knife with a 2-inch blade, a spreader, an iron rake, compost, and other soil amendments, including fertilizer and lime, depending on what your soil analysis dictates. Two people should be able to cover 1,000 square feet in a day; get extra hands if you plan to lay more than that.

Read on for our step-by-step instructions for rolling out a lasting carpet of green.

Slowing down and watching the grass grow sounds good. In theory. But the reality is that if your lawn needs renewing, you'll be looking at a big patch of dirt for weeks. And why wait, when summer can begin right now with a lush green carpet underfoot?

When it comes to getting a thick, healthy lawn, nothing beats sod for instant gratification. Sure, it costs a bit more: about $400 to cover a 1,000-square-foot backyard (double that installed). But lay it right and in a couple of weeks you've got a dense, well-established lawn that's naturally resistant to weeds, diseases, and pest infestations.

"You're basically buying time," says This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook. "You're paying for turf that someone else has coddled for 14 to 18 months."

You're also buying convenience. Sod can be installed spring through fall (and even in winter in mild climates). In areas of the country that favor cool-season grasses, like the Northeast, it avoids the problem of sprouting a nice crop of weeds when seeding a lawn in spring. And in southern states, which favor warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and centipedegrass, sod is the best way to cover the yard at any time of year, since these turf types cannot be grown from seed.

"Sometimes sod gets a bad rap, but that's usually because of mistakes people make while laying it," says Roger. "Put down on properly prepared soil, it will thrive." Turf likes a well-aerated base that's slightly acidic (with a pH between 6 and 7.5) and nutrient-rich. And the only way to know what kind of soil you've got is to test it. For about $15, your local extension service will send a soil sample to a lab for analysis; results will come back within a week or two and indicate precisely what amendments you should add and in what quantity.

Then it's time to buy your sod. Depending on where you live, you can order it from a garden center or directly from a sod farm. It will generally be a mix of two or three turf grasses, chosen for optimal color, texture, and heartiness (be sure to tell your supplier if your yard's in partial or full shade). Ideally, sod should be delivered within 24 hours of being cut and be laid the same day. Measure your yard carefully so you can order the right amount, with some overage (about 5 percent) to account for cutting around curves.

Count on one weekend to prepare the soil and another to lay the turf. If your yard is covered with patchy grass, you'll need to remove it first. This is best done with a sod cutter (available from your local rental yard for about $70 per day), which slices it off below the roots. While you're at it, you'll want to rent a rototiller (about $55 per day). You'll also need a sod-cutting knife with a 2-inch blade, a spreader, an iron rake, compost, and other soil amendments, including fertilizer and lime, depending on what your soil analysis dictates. Two people should be able to cover 1,000 square feet in a day; get extra hands if you plan to lay more than that.

Read on for our step-by-step instructions for rolling out a lasting carpet of green.

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Renovation projects giving West Feliciana High's stadium a facelift

Summer is generally a time for maintenance and work on facilities before high school football practice gets underway at the beginning of August. This summer, Lee Hammer, West Feliciana Parish school system director of facilities and maintenance, has been busy overseeing some much-needed renovations to West Feliciana High School's stadium and field.

One of the projects is a nearly complete makeover of the press box. The extensive work includes larger windows, flooring and countertops and glass partitions. The seating will be improved, and the exterior of the box will be repainted.

Were reusing any materials they can, but the whole thing basically needed upgrading, said Hammer, who is beginning his second year in his position. The windows are taller for better viewing and will provide a full view of the field. It was claustrophobic. Anywhere you go now in there, youll have a better view.

The stadiums sound system will be completely overhauled to improve the audio for announcing, music, entertainment and graduation ceremonies.

All the stuff was old, Hammer said. Weve hired a company and given them a fresh canvas. The main speakers will be mounted on the press box, and there will be a couple more off the side.

Hammer said the revamped press box work will cost roughly $40,000, but it wont include adding space.

Well be able to accommodate what we need currently, Hammer said. Its more cost effective to do what weve done now. It would be nice to have more space up top, but this work will give us a modern, efficient press box.

The second major summer project on Hammers to do list is recrowning the Saints football field which includes some drainage improvements and new grass. Catch basins were improved for excess runoff rainwater.

We removed the old sod and crowned it twice, Hammer said. We added some new sprinkler heads for full water coverage of the whole field. We also were required to install a backflow valve.

In addition, the field has a new more resilient grass called Celebration Bermuda Grass, which is specifically designed for the rigors of heavy usage, such as a normal football season. Celebration Bermuda Grass also is used in other sporting venues like soccer fields and golf courses. To expedite growth, instead of laying new sod, the field was planted with sprigs of grass.

Will it be ready for the Saints first game of 2017 on Sept. 15?

Absolutely, Hammer said. Were going to let it grow, and itll be a great field. Its very durable and has more of a sand base, which is also good for drainage. It comes back quickly from divots and ruts.

Hammer said the total cost of the work to the football field is $42,000.

The final major summer project is the replacement of the stadiums running track. Hammer said work on it will begin as soon as the field is released. Ideally, hed like to see it completed for the first home game, but if that doesnt happen, contingencies will be in place so inconveniences will be kept at a minimum. The color will be royal blue, and it will be a similar rubbery surface texture to the current track.

It all depends on the weather, Hammer said. Were going to do our best to have it ready, and it should definitely be finished by the end of September.

Another project on the football practice field, a sand pit for athletes to train, is being completed by the Saints Quarterback Club.

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Bridget Fonseca and her dog Henry on the farm. photo by Carly Matthew

Early morning is Bridget Fonsecas favorite time of day even if she and her partner Jake Kundert dont get their coffee until after all the chores are done.

At 6:45 a.m., the usually quiet flock of Suffolk sheep bleats loudly into the cool June morning. The sheep spot Fonseca and Kundert and immediately anticipate breakfast. The lambs follow their mothers to the feeders, trying to nurse along the way.

Fonseca and Kunderts dog, Henry, gazes at the sheep skeptically from outside the fence as if, after all his visits, he still has not decided whether or not to fear the flock especially as the budding rams grow to reach more than 60 pounds.

Fonseca met Kundert two and a half years ago in a non-profit management class at the University of Iowa. As part of the first class exercise, students were asked to introduce themselves and share their dream job. Both said they dreamed of becoming farmers.

Although their grandparents were Iowa farmers, Fonseca and Kundert said their parents are part of a lapsed generation that moved into town, abandoning farming. Fonseca said her parents came from a nouveau hippie era and were very conscious about food, but not its production.

Before they knew each other, Fonseca and Kundert worked as farmhands outside the U.S. Fonseca worked on farms throughout Europe during a gap year after high school and Kundert worked on a farm in South America after finishing his undergraduate studies.

It was only inevitable that we would move out to a farm eventually, Fonseca said.

In fact, Kundert said, it wasnt even a conversation.

They discovered the land they now rent in The Mount Vernon Sun. Just one mile north of Solon, a right hand turn and one mile more down the road, lies their white, two-story farmhouse. There in the state of Iowa where they had lived all of their lives they experienced a fresh wave of culture shock. Still, they never questioned their decision.

Jake Kundert tends to some of the crops the couple planted this year. photo by Carly Matthew

When they moved out of their one-bedroom Iowa City apartment with its postage-stamp yard in December last year, Fonseca still had one fully-loaded semester left before she would finish her degree in interdepartmental studies with a focus in social work. Kundert was about to start a full-time position helping small-scale vegetable farmers connect with local businesses at Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development.

The couple had a long way to go to transform the property into their ideal farm.

This spring, on a 76-degree Easter Sunday, they set about breaking ground on two strips of earth to plant their onions by hand, without the help of their friends overbooked sod-cutting machine. As Kundert cut into the soil with a drain spade barefoot, Fonseca followed behind, pulling up patches of grass. Luckily, the sod-cutter made it there in time for the remainder of the 1,500 square-foot plot that now contains artichokes, watermelon, kale, potatoes, peppers, zucchini and half a dozen varieties of tomatoes.

In early spring, when their land began coming to life, the large fields around them were still barren and grey. Now planted, those fields will easily produce thousands of bushels of corn and soybeans by fall.

The way conventional farming so sharply contrasts with their methods fascinates the couple. Fonseca said she sometimes worries chemicals from other fields, including those distributed by crop dusting planes, could wipe out their vegetable plot. They joke that other farmers machinery is bigger than their house.

To them, our style of farming is gardening, Fonseca said, although Kundert was quick to add that the methods they use are also far from perfect.

Even after Fonseca graduated and transitioned into a full-time position organizing mobile food pantries for the Crisis Center of Johnson County, the couple continued their work on the farm. Despite obstacles, the two have complete faith in their endeavor. And theyve had help.

At around 7 a.m., after feeding their sheep, Fonseca, Kundert and Henry hop in their SUV and drive to a nearby farm to tend to their second-ever group of broilers: 200 Freedom Ranger chickens, specially bred for their foraging abilities. They pay the landowner to use the space, not with money but with chickens and, often, with their time.

When it came time to process the first group of birds, other local farmers volunteered to help during the nine-hour-long chicken butchering process in exchange for meat. Some didnt want to be paid at all.

I dont know what I would do without a village to help out, Fonseca said.

Both have dreams for the future. Kundert aspires to experiment with raising other kinds of livestock, beyond sheep and chickens. Fonseca envisions raising an alpaca on the land to the east of her landlords grain bins and adding a flower patch alongside their vegetable plot. She hopes that one day visitors, maybe kids, will stop by to learn about food production and she can share all she and Kundert have learned.

The empty lawn, to her, is a blank slate.

Carly Matthew recently graduated from the University of Iowas journalism program. She resides in Iowa City. This article was originally published in Little Village issue 224.

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