Info on our turf: Answers to Questions
Q: How long can I leave the turf on the pallet after it is delivered?
A: The pallet life of the turf is 24 hours in hot weather. Turf laid down after
that will still be OK, but it may take about 30 days to return to its normal
color. Turf should not be watered on the pallet, except to dampen the edges
if it is sitting in the sun or overnight in the heat. Order turf to be delivered
when you are sure you are ready for it. If an unexpected delay occurs, we will
try to change your delivery date.
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Q: How much will it cost to get my turf delivered?
A: Our prices include delivery. The larger the order, the less the delivered
price is per square foot. A large yard is over 3000 sq ft; medium is 2000 to
3000 sq ft; small is less than 2000 sq ft The front yard can be 500 sq ft or
less. Prices for guesstimates are only approximate. To measure square feet,
divide the yard into rectangles and triangles; the area of a rectangle is side
times the side next to it and the approximate area of a triangle is the longest
side times the shortest side divided by two; add up all the areas for the approximate
total. After you have the total amount of turf figured, ask about our prices.
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Q: How much turf is on one pallet?
A: One pallet of turf is 400 sq ft and weighs a ton (2000 lbs.). A full size
pickup truck can carry 2 to 1 pallet per trip. To determine how much your trailer
can carry, check the axle rating on the trailer. Overloading causes flat tires
and broken axles.
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Q: When can I drop by to pick up turf?
A: We harvest by appointment only to ensure your order is fresh. Please call
ahead so we can include your order in our harvest schedule. We appreciate three
or four days notice for scheduling the truck.
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Q: What kind of grass do you grow?
A: We feature a blend of several varieties of Kentucky bluegrass, selected for
dark green color, drought tolerance, disease resistance, early spring green
up, fall color retention. Our turf is ideal for our Utah climate and our high
altitude.
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Q: How will my turf be unloaded from your delivery truck?
A: Our truck is equipped with a forklift to unload the pallets at the curb.
Pallets may be placed beyond the curb if the forklift can safely do so and when
our Waiver of Liability has been signed. Pallets cannot be placed on or across
unstable ground (just been filled), up or down steep hills, under carports,
through narrow gates, or where there are other hazards. Our driver has been
trained to make the decision whether or not to place pallets beyond the curb.
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Q: What do I need to do to get my ground ready for turf?
A: To prepare the ground for turf, first grade so there are no low spots, no
window wells downhill, slope is away from the house. Next, remove all weeds
and plants. Perennial weeds should be sprayed with a contact herbicide, left
alone for a week and sprayed again if there is any green left. After another
week, the ground can be tilled to a depth of 2 to 6 inches. Rocks larger than
a walnut will be felt through the turf, so should be removed. Organic material
can be tilled into the top 2 to 4 inches of the soil if you can afford to buy
it or if there is a supply available. Sources of organic material include bark
mulch, soil pep, peat moss, well rotted manure, composted grass clippings, composted
fallen leaves, etc. Now rake smooth and roll or water lightly or allow to settle
for a few days before laying the turf. New lawn starter fertilizer may be applied
on the ground by spreader just before the turf is laid.
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Q: How do I lay down the turf?
A: To lay the turf, start on a straight edge and work along the edge and out.
Place the slabs of turf in a shingle pattern, staggering the seams. The pieces
should be butted firmly, but not buckled, so that the entire bottom of the slab
is in contact with the ground. As soon as an area is laid, water it with about
one inch of water, so that the turf is wet clear through and the top 2 inch
of soil is wet. Turf should not lay on the ground longer than 30 minutes before
water is applied. This first watering is the most important to keep the turf
from turning brown!
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Q: How often should my turf be watered after it is down?
A: For newly installed turf, water as frequently as necessary to keep the turf
and the top 2 inch layer of soil moist. There is no need to deep water at this
point, so the water will only run for a short time. Water from 2 to 5 times
per day depending on the humidity, temperature, and wind. Continue this treatment
for 2 or 3 weeks, until the turf has knit down and cannot be lifted up. During
this time, traffic should be kept to a minimum and no one should cross the new
turf when it has been newly watered. As the roots grow down into the soil, water
longer at a time and lengthen the time between waterings.
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Q: How much water should an established lawn use?
A: A mature lawn will be most drought resistant and also most healthy if it
is watered deeply and infrequently. A rule of thumb is to apply one to two inches
of water at a time, then wait until signs of stress to water again. Watering
once a week or less should be sufficient except for sandy soil or when the temperature
is above 98 degrees. See our brochures for best watering practices for established
lawns.
Q: Will my lawn waste water?
A: Water is our most precious resource; use it wisely! Remember, turf doesn't
waste water, people waste water. Water wisely, and conserve!
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Q: When can I lay turf?
A: Turf can be installed any time there is sufficient water available to allow
the grass to become established. Spring and fall are the ideal times, but turf
may also be installed in the heat of summer or when dormant in winter if precautions
are taken. Turf installed in hot or windy months must be watered more frequently,
as many as five times per day, applying only 1/10 to 1/8 inch of water per application.
Turf installed dormant in cold months should be watered in, then kept moist
until spring green-up.
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Phone: 435-477-3687
Fax: 435-477-3174
Parowan Turf Farms, Inc
PO Box 124, Parowan, Utah 84761
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