INTERESTING FACTS!
FIREWOOD FACTS
Q: Why use firewood?
A: Due to rising energy costs, more and more Americans are turning to wood as an alternative to heat their homes. FIREWOOD. Here's why:
A: Due to rising energy costs, more and more Americans are turning to wood as an alternative to heat their homes. FIREWOOD. Here's why:
- Save money! There are many reasons to use firewood to heat your home. Costs about a third of the cost of natural gas, electricity or oil. Compare the costs at American Wood Fibers.
- Good for the environment! Check out the carbon cycle here.
- Firewood is a renewable energy resource.
- There is nothing like a real fire in the middle of winter. Nothing can beat real flames and loosing yourself staring into the blazing heart of a wood fire.
- A perfect background for a night in!
SOD FACTS
Q: When is the best time to take care of my lawn?
A: Fall is the optimum time to seed, fertilize & lime your lawn.
Q: Is pH Balance important?
A: Yes. Soil pH influences several soil factors that affect plant growth. It is especially important when looking at the activity of bacteria that change and release nitrogen from organic matter and certain fertilizer materials. These organisms operate best in the pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
* Winter is a good time to test for pH and do your liming.
Q: What are some common concerns in this area?
A:
1. Crabgrass.
This is generally a major concern of lawn enthusiasts in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Crabgrass is usually easy to prevent from growing however if you miss the “window of opportunity” to use the proper pre-emergence it can be extremely difficult to control during the summer months.
2. Insects & Disease Control
Another major concern of lawn enthusiasts is damage from insects and disease. When dealing with these issues timing and correct application are important.
Q: How is sod delivered?
A: Sod is delivered or picked up by the roll or pallet (60 rolls/pallet).
Q: HOW MUCH SOD DO I NEED?
A: With a tape, measure the area of your planned lawn. Multiply the length by the width of the area in feet and divide this number by ten. This equals the approximate number of rolls needed.
NOTE
We harvest in single roll increments (10 sq. ft.) with a minimum order being 10 rolls.
A: Fall is the optimum time to seed, fertilize & lime your lawn.
Q: Is pH Balance important?
A: Yes. Soil pH influences several soil factors that affect plant growth. It is especially important when looking at the activity of bacteria that change and release nitrogen from organic matter and certain fertilizer materials. These organisms operate best in the pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
* Winter is a good time to test for pH and do your liming.
Q: What are some common concerns in this area?
A:
1. Crabgrass.
This is generally a major concern of lawn enthusiasts in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Crabgrass is usually easy to prevent from growing however if you miss the “window of opportunity” to use the proper pre-emergence it can be extremely difficult to control during the summer months.
2. Insects & Disease Control
Another major concern of lawn enthusiasts is damage from insects and disease. When dealing with these issues timing and correct application are important.
Q: How is sod delivered?
A: Sod is delivered or picked up by the roll or pallet (60 rolls/pallet).
Q: HOW MUCH SOD DO I NEED?
A: With a tape, measure the area of your planned lawn. Multiply the length by the width of the area in feet and divide this number by ten. This equals the approximate number of rolls needed.
NOTE
We harvest in single roll increments (10 sq. ft.) with a minimum order being 10 rolls.
Determining Quantity
Q: How much is one cubic yard?
A :
1 cubic yard covers 100 square feet spread 2-3 inches deep
9 bags of material (3 cubic foot bags) = 1 cubic yard
1 cubic yard=27 cubic feet
1 cubic yard of topsoil, for example, weighs approximately 2000-2800 lbs
Q: How much do I need?
A: To help estimate how much material you'd need to purchase, try using this material calculator.
A :
1 cubic yard covers 100 square feet spread 2-3 inches deep
9 bags of material (3 cubic foot bags) = 1 cubic yard
1 cubic yard=27 cubic feet
1 cubic yard of topsoil, for example, weighs approximately 2000-2800 lbs
Q: How much do I need?
A: To help estimate how much material you'd need to purchase, try using this material calculator.