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J. Drake Turf Farm - Frequently Asked Questions
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How to's and FAQ. Installing Sod - DIY. Why use turf rather than seeding? There are many advantages to laying turf rather than seeding. To see which would be better for your circumstances. If this link takes you to the TPI homepage, click on Consumer, then Consumer Resources/ What's best for me? How much does 1 cubic yard of loam cover? The following are at 25% compaction (after spreading). 807 Cubic Yards covers 1 Acre at 6. 43,560 Square Feet = 1 Acre. 4,840 Square Yards = 1 Acre. How do I lay the turf?
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J. Drake Turf Farm - Farm Pick-up & Location
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How to's and FAQ. Farm Pick-up and Location. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. How much will it weigh? 2-3 lbs per square foot; 20-30 lbs per roll; 1,200-1,500 lbs per 500 sq ft (1 pallet) - depending on moisture content. Price is 28 cents per square foot (any amount, no minimum). We are not responsible for any damages to your vehicle. We can load your truck or trailer with our forklift. Pallets are 4 x 4 ft. See pictures below. For small amounts we can help you load it by hand. Toll ...
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J. Drake Turf Farm - PRICE LIST - 2016
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How tos and FAQ. PRICE LIST - 2016. Blue Grass / Fescue Blends. Click here for Services and Products. To order call: 1-800-343-TURF (8873). We Do Not Charge Credit Card Processing Fees! Any amount- no minimum. Click here for info on farm pick-up and our location. DELIVERED TO YOUR SITE. 10,000 and over. Distant and/or small orders may require special scheduling or pricing. For delivery area, click here. Fuel surcharge may apply. Deliveries less than 1000 are subject to a drop charge of 45.00.*. We accept...
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J. Drake Turf Farm - How To Mow for Best Results
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How to's and FAQ. Installing Sod - DIY. Sharpen your mower blade regularly to prevent brown ragged tops on the grass. Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass to prevent over-stressing of the plants. Mow frequently (every 3-4 days if possible) to allow your lawn to maintain a dense stand of grass and to reduce clippings. (At the farm, we mow every other day.). Try to mow in a different direction each time you mow. Do not allow heavy grass clippings to remain on your lawn. How to's and FAQ. 44 Sandy Pond Rd.
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J. Drake Turf Farm - Fall/Winter Installation
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How to's and FAQ. Installing Sod - DIY. Fall / Winter Installation. Fall is a great time of year for installing sod and it also requires less watering. Sod can be installed throughout the winter months. It can even be installed onto frozen ground. The grass will root over the winter and be ready for spring. The only delay to installation during the winter would be if the ground at the farm is frozen solid, preventing harvesting. To determine the watering time for your sprinklers click here.
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J. Drake Turf Farm - How to Test Your Soil
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How to's and FAQ. Installing Sod - DIY. How to Test Your Soil. Why a soil sample? Click for Soil Test Form. A soil sample will establish the requirements of your soil to support your new lawn. If the soil pH is too low (as is common in New England) plants are not able to absorb all of the nutrients in the soil and much of the fertilizer that you apply will be wasted. With corrected pH, you will save money and have a healthier lawn. For more info go to UMass Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences. Fertilizer ne...
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J. Drake Turf Farm - Our Products & Services
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How to's and FAQ. Our Products and Services. At J Drake Turf Farm. We offer top–quality. With personalized service . Each order is harvested the day before delivery and kept fresh in our misting tent. To ensure that the best sod is delivered to your site. Established in 1978, this owner-operated company. Strives to deliver quality products at great prices. Feel free to contact us. Mature, healthy, premium sod grown from Gold Tag Certified Seed. Five or more improved varieties. Full sun or up to 40% shade.
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J. Drake Turf Farm - Photo Gallery
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How to's and FAQ. How sod is grown. Buckwheat is grown as 'green manure' between crops. The field is plowed to turn the soil. The field is sprayed with fertilzier and for weed and disease prevention. Rolling sod before harvesting. Mowing - every other day. After 12 months of baby-sitting. Cutting sod into small pieces. How it is stacked. Dropped and on to the next one. Off to the truck. Cutting the edge of a big roll. Starting a big roll. That is 4 feet wide. We only need 40 for 10,000 sq ft.
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J. Drake Turf Farm - Steps to ordering your new lawn
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How to's and FAQ. Installing Sod - DIY. Steps to ordering your new lawn. BEFORE YOU CALL TO ORDER. 1 Determine how many square feet of sod you will need. { click here. 2 Consider Big Roll Service to save time. { click here. 3 Check if you are in our delivery area. { click here. If picking up sod from the farm, be sure that your vehicle or trailor is able to carry the load. { click here. 4 Be ready to install the sod as soon as it arrives including having the soil prepared. { click here. How to's and FAQ.
