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Is there money to be made in growing sod?

As in every business, a good entrepreneur can make money. The most important area to investigate before entering the sod business is marketing. Find out which grass or blend of grasses is selling in your area. Check with landscape architects, contractors, and builders about their preferences for new construction in your area. The market for sod is new construction. Once you determine demand, grow the grass desired on well drained, relatively level land.

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Filed Under: Turfgrass and Lawn Management April 2, 2025

When it comes to taking care of your lawn and garden, there is plenty of advice passed down through generations. While it may seem like sound information, it may not be true. 

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Filed Under: Turfgrass and Lawn Management September 24, 2024

As summer comes to an end, the time for fall lawn care approaches. Warm-season grass growth is beginning to slow down while temperatures become slightly cooler. 

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Filed Under: Turfgrass and Lawn Management June 6, 2024

rofessionals involved in the turfgrass industry can register now for a September field day that will showcase Mississippi State University turfgrass research and Extension expertise. The 2024 Turfgrass Research Field Day will be Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Facility in Starkville.

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