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Grasses, or more technically graminoids, are monocotyledonous, usually herbaceous plants with narrow leaves growing from the base. They include the "true grasses", of the family Poaceae (also called Gramineae), as well as the sedges (Cyperaceae) and the rushes (Juncaceae). The true grasses include cereals, bamboo and the grasses of lawns (turf) and grassland. Sedges include many wild marsh and grassland plants, and some cultivated ones such as water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) and papyrus sedge (Cyperus papyrus).

Uses for graminoids include food (as grain, sprouted grain, shoots or rhizomes), drink (beer, whisky, vodka), pasture for livestock, thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf, basket weaving and many others.

Graminoids include some of the most versatile plant life-forms. They became widespread toward the end of the Cretaceous period, and fossilized dinosaur dung (coprolites) have been found containing phytoliths of a variety that include grasses that are related to modern rice and bamboo.[1] Grasses have adapted to conditions in lush rain forests, dry deserts, cold mountains and even intertidal habitats, and are now the most widespread plant type; grass is a valuable source of food and energy for all sorts of wildlife and organics.

Graminoids are the dominant vegetation in many habitats, including grassland, salt-marsh, reedswamp and steppes. They also occur as a smaller part of the vegetation in almost every other terrestrial habitat.

Many types of animals eat grass as their main source of food, and are called graminivores these include cattle, sheep, horses, rabbits and many invertebrates, such as grasshoppers and the caterpillars of many brown butterflies. Grasses are also eaten by omnivorous or even occasionally by primarily carnivorous animals. Grasses are unusual in that the meristem is located near the bottom of the plant, hence can quickly recover from cropping at the top.[2]

In the study of ecological communities, herbaceous plants are divided into graminoids and forbs, which are herbaceous dicotyledons, mostly with broad leaves.

Plants of this type have always been important to humans. They have been grown as food for domesticated animals for up to 6,000 years. (See grass-fed beef.) They have been used for paper-making since 2400 BC or before. The most important food crops are the grains of grasses such as wheat, rice and barley. They have many other uses, such as feeding animals, and for lawns. There are many minor uses, and grasses are familiar to most human cultures.

In some places, particularly in suburban areas, the maintenance of a grass lawn is a sign of a homeowner's responsibility to the overall appearance of their neighborhood. One work credits lawn maintenance to:

...the desire for upward mobility and its manifestation in the lawn. As Virginia Jenkins, author of The Lawn, put it quite bluntly, 'Upper middle-class Americans emulated aristocratic society with their own small, semi-rural estates.' In general, the lawn was one of the primary selling points of these new suburban homes, as it shifted social class designations from the equity and ubiquity of urban homes connected to the streets with the upper-middle class designation of a "healthy" green space and the status symbol that is the front lawn.[3][4]

Many municipalities and homeowners' associations have rules which require lawns to be maintained to certain specifications, sanctioning those who allow the grass to grow too long. In communities with drought problems, watering of lawns may be restricted to certain times of day or days of the week.[5]

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Many customers come to us knowing what they want, but not necessarily knowing the name of the grass sod in mind. Our professionals will go over with you all the different types and help match your needs and wants with the perfect grass. Where you live in the state makes a big difference. Some grass sod types are more temperature resistant than others. Call our experts today for a free estimate, and lets get to the next stage of achieving the perfect lawn!

Our yard sod selection is some of the best in the area. We offer many types to meet the demands of our customers. From different textures and hues, to durability in high traffic areas, our grass sod company can deliver. All of our clients are important to us, and our customer service is ready to assist you every step of the way. We can also help tell you how to properly prepare your yard prior to delivery. Proper prep work provides optimum growing conditions for your new grass sod. Contact our office today to find out which types of yard sod work best in what environments and when the best planting time is.

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Peyton Manning and the Broncos will play on new sod this season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Can we all agree there have been enough jokes about grass in Colorado over the last year? OK.

This is something more serious, at least as it relates to the states most popular sports team. The Broncos are continuing the final phase of field renovations at Sports Authority Field on Wednesday, installing a new sod surface for the first time since the stadium opened in 2001. The field received criticism early last season following an unprecedented schedule. For the first time in the new stadiums history, the Broncos opened the preseason at home coupled with a soccer exhibition, the CU-CSU game and multiple public Broncos scrimmages because of construction at Dove Valley.

The turf eventually rebounded, looking better later in the season. But some new sod cant hurt, right?

The upgrades to the playing surface began in early February in partnership with Sports Contracting Group (SCG) and Millennium Sports Technologies (MSG). The surface consists of 100 percent Kentucky bluegrass sod grown by Graffs Turf Farms in Fort Morgan. It replaces the original synthetic blend surface used since 2001.

The Denver Outlaws lacrosse team will hold the first game on the field, facing the Charlotte Hounds on May 3.

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Crews installing the new sod at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Wednesday (credit: CBS)

DENVER (CBS4) Crews on Wednesday began installing new sod at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

The new sod is100 percent Kentucky bluegrass and wasgrown by Graffs Turf Farms in Fort Morgan.

Crews installing the new sod at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Wednesday (credit: CBS)

The decision to redo the grass on the field the Denver Broncos play on came before lastseason started, and its about more than just the appearance, according to Denver Broncos facilities director Zach Myhra.

Our focus is whats below the grass, the 12 or so inches below the field where the roots actually take hold, as well as a warming system, irrigation system and systems of that nature to support what you see on game days, Myhra said.

Crews installing the new sod at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Wednesday (credit: CBS)

Theres was no consideration to use any sort of artificial turf because the Broncos have always played on a natural surface.

The Denver Outlaws will be the first to play on the new field during their home opener against the Charlotte Hounds on May 3.

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FLORENCE, S.C. Spring weather has people itching to get out and start fertilizing their lawns, but landscapers say hold on, its not quite time.

We get a nice day and people go out, buy fertilizer and put it down, said Brandon Granger, horticulturalist and owner of Florence-based Granger Landscapes. The bad part is, if we have a late freeze, the fertilizer will kill the grass. You need to wait until the grass is all green before fertilizing.

Granger said it is a busy time of year for his company because people are starting to come outside after being cooped up all winter.

Most folks want us to do a spring cleanup and pick up debris and put out pine straw, he said. Flowers and seasonal color we wont start planting till the end of April.

When it comes to lawn care, Clemson Extension agent Tony Melton said, its too late to use weed killer. He said dont do any fertilizing till May.

If you do it too early the nutrients will wash away, Melton said. Its best to just mow down the weeds because its too late to control them. These are cold-weather weeds, so theyll die when it warms up anyway. The best weed control is green grass.

He said its important to apply fertilizer to your lawn when its dry, then water it in or let the rain do it. If it is put on wet grass, fertilizer will cause the grass to burn. Both Melton and Granger agreed that spring fertilizer application will do the trick.

Karen Hatchell-Crawford, who runs Hatchells Landscape with her brother Westin, said if the grass has died it likely wont grow back and you should re-sod those areas. She said its important to get fresh sod, otherwise you dont know how long its been lying around on a pallet.

We get all of our sod fresh, Crawford said. We know when our sod was cut, and it is cut for when we need it.

With people thinking about sprucing up their property, Hatchell Landscape office assistant Chris Williams said she fields many calls from people wanting to get palm trees.

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To address their number one lawn care question which concerns sod and shade issues, Super-Sod spent a year filming this video to explain the complicated dynamics between the light requirements a lawn needs and the shady environment it's often expected to thrive in, be it in dense building or filtered tree shade.

All plants need light to survive. Anytime a sun-loving plant is put in the shade the plant is essentially being put on a diet. Many homeowners try to amend this issue by applying large quantities of fertilizer, but if the plant isnt able to get light then it is not able to feed.

One thing to keep in mind: the human eye is very poor at seeing degrees of shade. We can tell that an area is shaded, but not the amount of shade. Light meters are availale to measure the amount of light filtering into a garden and are useful tools for providing the necessary feedback.

When assessing the amount of shade in an area, the first step is to observe is anything is currently growing in that area. If there is not even a weed growing in the shaded area, chances are, turfgrass will not thrive there. There are other solutions for that dense shade, such as monkey grass, shade-loving shrubs and perennials, and mulch. Alternatively, trees can be limed up to allow more sunlight to reach the grassy lawn below. Cultural practices such as allowing the grass to grow a little longer than usual are explained in Super-Sod's video.

For more information on how to assess shade in your lawn and how to solve the problem, this informative video, Two Views on Shade and Turf, by the turfgrass experts at Super-Sod and the University of Georgia, provides excellent insight.

Super-Sod is a family-run business that employs experts in turf and horticulture. One of their most popular products has been their Soil3 organic compost, delivered in a cubic yard BigYellowBag, which they make partially from composted grass clippings from their sod production. Super-Sod continues to develop new garden products, foster gardening and landscaping, and always seeks to improve their farming practices, technology, environmental stewardship, and employee knowledge.

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Has winter's long and drawn-out run this year completely destroyed your soul? Some of us still won't be enjoying spring-like weather for quite a few weeks, so here's a simple way to recreate that feeling indoors. The next time you sit down for a meal, swap in these faux grass placemats that make it feel like you're having a picnic, even while seated at the dining table.

Made from polystyrene so the grass will never die and lose its green lustre, the fake turf can also be easily hand-washed with warm water and dish soap. Because since it's not actually outside, there are no insects, squirrels, or seagulls to clean up any spills or crumbs you leave behind. But at $38 each, you might be better off just grabbing a shovel and cutting your own circular patch of sod from your backyard. [Terrain via The Green Head]

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Dearborns 2015 curbside yard waste program is in effect and will last through Dec. 11.

Residents now can put yard waste in properly marked containers at the curb on their trash collection day.

Residents are reminded to place the yard waste materials in the proper containers at least three feet away from their trash cart and recycling cart. Yard waste containers or brush cannot be placed in the street.

Also, do not rake grass or leaves into the street.

Acceptable containers include yard waste paper bags or a residents own 20- to 32-gallon container clearly marked with a yard waste sticker. These stickers are available for free at Dearborn public libraries and at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave.

Yard waste placed in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be picked up.

This nine-month service provides residents the opportunity to get a jump on spring cleanup and dispose of materials left over from the fall.

Yard waste includes grass clippings, weeds, leaves, shrubs and brush trimmings.

Before placing yard waste into containers, dirt needs to be removed from the roots and root balls need to be removed from shrubs. Brush and shrubs must be less than three inches in diameter, be four feet or less in length, tied with a heavy cord or rope, and weigh no more than 35 pounds.

Fruit, vegetables or animal droppings cannot be mixed with yard waste. Sod and dirt are not yard waste and will not be collected. Continued...

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