NOTHING BEATS the rich look, texture and feel of a thick blanket of fine sod from ELITE SOD FARMS in Colbert, Oklahoma.

MOTHER NATURE'S been good to us here. Plenty of rain. Lots of sun. Conditions perfect for growing quality sod.

OF COURSE, it takes a lot of hard work to get the best. But it's worth the time and effort.

SOD ... It's the finishing touch to any building or landscaping project.

EVER NOTICE how much better a property with a luxurious carpeting of healthy turf looks than one without?

THE KEY to successful turf application lies in the sod itself.

IT'S A MATTER of quality.

SOD GROWN in climactic conditions similar to those where it will be planted is critical. Sod that's fertilized and watered during its growth cycle makes for strong, fast root development.

CAREFULLY MOWED and harvested at peak perfection, then delivered quickly for planting insures the fastest set and development.

THAT'S WHY quality sod from ELITE SOD FARMS makes the difference.

You see, quality doesn't just happen!

If you're looking for the finest product available in north Texas and southern Oklahoma, give us a call today!

At ELITE SOD FARMS, we love talkin' sod ...

580-296-4422 or Email

Frequently Asked Questions
Bluegrass Sod

Q. HOW DO I KNOW HOW MUCH SOD TO BUY?

A. ALMOST ALL SOD IS SOLD BY THE SQUARE YARD. TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH YOU NEED, MEASURE THE AREA BY FEET IN LENGTH AND WIDTH. MULTIPLY THE TWO NUMBERS TOGETHER AND DIVIDE BY NINE. THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SQUARE YARDS TO ORDER. REMEMBER TO CALCULATE EACH AREA SEPARATELY.

Q. DON'T YOU LOSE ALL THE DIRT ON YOUR FARM BY SENDING IT WITH THE SOD?

A. NOT REALLY, MOST OF THE DIRT YOU SEE ON THE SOD IS ACTUALLY ROOT MASS. THE FACT THAT OUR SOD COVERS OUR FIELDS NEARLY YEAR ROUND PROTECTS OUR FIELDS FROM WIND AND RAIN EROSION OR SPRING MELTING. WE ACTUALLY LOSE LESS TOP SOIL THAN A TYPICAL ROW CROP FARM.

Q. WILL THIS SOD MATCH SOD I ALREADY HAVE?

A. MOST SOD PRODUCED IN THE MID-WEST IS A BLEND OF BLUEGRASS. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MATCH AN OLDER LAWN CHANCES ARE THE NEW SOD WILL BE DENSER, SOFTER, AND GREENER THAN THE LAWN YOU HAVE. ONCE YOUR LAWN IS ESTABLISHED AND YOU ARE MAINTAINING THE TWO AREAS THE SAME WAY SOME OF THOSE DIFFERENCES MAY BE LESS NOTICEABLE.

Q. I HAVE LEFT GAPS BETWEEN THE SOD WILL IT GROW IN?

A. GAPS IN THE INSTALLATION ARE NOT A GOOD IDEA. IF THE GAPS ARE WIDE ENOUGH WEEDS WILL CREEP IN FASTER THAN THE SOD CAN CLOSE THE GAP. MAKE SURE TO BUTT (DON'T STRETCH THE SOD) THE PIECES OF SOD CLOSE TOGETHER DURING INSTALLATION.

Q. HOW LONG CAN SOD SIT ON THE PALLET?

A. SOD IS NORMALLY DELIVERED ON WOODEN SKIDS OR IN PILES. IT SHOULD BE UNROLLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A FAIR RULE OF THUMB WOULD BE TO THINK ABOUT HOW LONG A GALLON OF MILK WOULD SURVIVE BEFORE SOURING. CHANCES ARE THE SOD WILL BEGIN TO SHOW DAMAGE IN THE SAME LENGTH OF TIME.

Q. HOW WILL MY SOD DO IN THE SHADE?

A. MOST BLUEGRASS BLENDS REQUIRE AT LEAST 4 HOURS OF QUALITY SUN LIGHT PER DAY. THERE ARE SOME SPECIALTY BLENDS THAT WILL DO A LITTLE BETTER. CORRECTING SOME OF THE PROBLEMS OF SHADE MAY HELP MORE. EX. THIN SOME BRANCHES OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TREE, THIS WILL ALLOW MORE LIGHT THROUGH WITHOUT LOSING ALL THE PRIVACY OF THE TREE. PAINT FENCES OR SHEDS WHITE, THIS WILL REFLECT MORE LIGHT TO THE AREA. LET THE GRASS GROW A LITTLE TALLER; THE LEAF IS JUST LIKE AN ANTENNA - THE LONGER IT IS THE MORE LIGHT IT CAN CATCH. ALSO, USE LESS FERTILIZER IN THE SHADY AREAS.

Q. WHAT IS THE SOD GROWN ON?

A. THE SOIL THAT COMES WITH THE SOD VARIES FROM FARM TO FARM AND EVEN FIELD TO FIELD. THE MORE IMPORTANT QUESTION IS WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BE GROWING THE SOD ON? MAKE SURE THE GROUND YOU ARE PREPARING HAS BEEN AMENDED PROPERLY TO HELP YOUR SOD ADAPT TO ITS NEW ENVIRONMENT.