Jim NovakTurfgrass Producers International

The donation and delivery of 30,000 sq. ft. of freshly harvested sod to Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Warwick capped off a successful event that saw participants from around the world gather in New York to view the latest advancements in turfgrass technology.

Although some casual observers might think that turfgrass sod producers are selling their farms an inch at a time, research suggests they are actually “growing” more topsoil as a result of sound farming practices and the natural growth characteristics of turfgrass.

Zander Sod provides the sod for the 21,800-seat stadium at the Exhibition Place, which features a SubAir System — drainage, vacuum, blowing and heating system installed under the turf.

Someone has to speak up when misinformation threatens to negatively affect homeowners' perception of turfgrass on their properties . . .and someone did.

Writing this column is extremely difficult because the subject matter is somewhat sensitive in natur

There's no denying that water conservation is an important issue, especially in those regions of the country where annual rainfall is minimal and/or water is a precious commodity.

Mystery behind the soldier caring for his “home turf” is finally solved.

A soldier serving in Iraq lovingly tended a tiny plot of turgrass to remind him of the green grass of Oregon

A soldier serving in Iraq lovingly tended a tiny plot of turfgrass to remind him of the green grass of Oregon.

Research is showing that certain scents, such as freshly mowed grass, offset the consequences of stress on nerve cells.