As the temperatures warm up during the summer months, there are certain maintenance steps, including preventative insecticide treatments that will keep a lawn at its healthiest. Modern Turf Landscaping Company of Rembert, S.C., provides preventative insecticide treatment advice and services to decrease and eliminate insect problems that can leave lawns, golf courses and sports fields with damaged grass.

Grubs, armyworm and webworm problems can wreak havoc on a lawn if left untreated. By taking the proper steps to apply preventative insecticide treatment during late summer, homeowners are less likely to be faced with an insect problem throughout the year.

According to Modern Turf Founder Hank Kerfoot, even healthy turf can experience a significant insect population with no obvious turf damage, especially if rain fall is high during the spring and fall months. However, if the signs of insect infestation are obvious and the grass appearance is suffering it is time to treat the area with insect-control chemicals.

Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals offer advice to keep grass-damaging insects at bay and recommend preventative insecticide treatment as a proactive approach to avoiding insect problems before they begin. The company also specializes in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turfgrass requiring less water, fertilizer and pesticides, taking a holistic approach to reducing and eliminating insect problems.

“Preventative insecticide treatments help to ensure your lawn isn’t damaged by insects and is especially important for newly installed turfgrass that can be vulnerable to insect damage,” said Kerfoot. “Modern Turf is available to provide consultations for insecticide treatments as well as services to provide on-site analysis and expert treatment applications.”

If interested in receiving preventative insecticide advice or for a free consultation from Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals, contact Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

Article praises MiniVerde, the same grass Modern Turf installed at the site of the PGA Tour Championship Course, East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta  http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/07/28/1588025/heat-is-toasting-local-golf-course.html#ixzz0v2BwJsyf

It is a common idea that summer fertilization can damage or burn plants, but realistically the right summer fertilization program can keep plants and lawns healthy if properly applied. The key is to apply the correct amount of fertilizer and follow the application with watering to dissolve the product and quickly deliver it to the roots to promote healthy plant growth.

Choosing time-released summer fertilizers is another way to avoid burning plants. Time-released products are user-friendly and work especially well when there is regular rainfall or a consistent watering. A lighter application of fertilizer is best during the warm summer months.

Summer Fertilization to Meet Specific Grass, Turf Needs

A common turfgrass, Bermuda tends to require more nutrients as the temperatures rise. Most Bermuda grasses especially benefit from the addition of phosphorus, a nutrient that is often overlooked but plays a vital role in the health and growth of the grass. Phosphorous is identified on a fertilizer product packaging as the middle number in the list of numbers.

Your grass may need more phosphorus as part of the summer fertilization program or it could need nitrogen and/or potassium. In order to know exactly what your turf or lawn needs, conduct a soil test to get an accurate picture of what your grass requires to flourish.

Other types of grasses, such as St. Augustine, tend to benefit from nitrogen application during the summer months, which will enhance color and create a beautiful lawn or turf. An important tip is to choose slow-release or organic nitrogen sources to keep the grass as healthy as possible.

You may be able to detect nutrient deficiencies by analyzing the grass. For example yellowing, drooping or stunted growth are all signs of a deficiency in nitrogen. However, for the most accurate analysis, it is best to send samples to you local agricultural extension office or obtain assistance from a landscape professional.

When it comes to fertilizing turfgrass areas, fertilizing prior to heavy rain or heavy watering can wash away the fertilizer product, wasting the product and resulting in downward leaching, potentially polluting nitrate into nearby rivers and streams.

If there is significant shade over the grass or turf, take this into considering when determining the right summer fertilization program. For some types of grasses in shade, fertilization should be avoided to prevent disease.

There is no need to avoid any and all summer fertilization. While an inexperienced landscaper can over-apply and risk burning the plants, a light application of the right products can provide the nutrition support necessary to maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn or turf year-round. Often, homeowners and golf course superintendents find it helpful to seek professional landscape assistance in order to develop and perform the ideal summer fertilization plan.

Modern Turf Landscaping Company in Rembert, S.C., announces a new Modern Turf lawn service called the Turf Care Division. The Turf Care team includes trained and licensed turfgrass professionals, offering high quality turf to homeowners and also the products and services necessary to create well-maintained grass as found on golf clubs, sports fields and in landscape markets.

Modern Turf is leveraging its purchasing power for sod production to offer products and services at lower prices through the Turf Care Division. Among the services available to homeowners and business owners are sodding, thatch removal, turf management, aerification and irrigation management.
With a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience, Modern Turf”s team specializes in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turfgrass requiring less water, fertilizer and pesticides. The company also guarantees nematode-free turf, which means it is a fine quality grass that can withstand excessive heat and the typical wear and tear.
Modern Turf’s new lawn service division brings installation and maintenance expertise from the golf courses and professional sports fields to homes and businesses. They are dedicated to providing environmentally-friendly lawn service, protecting lawns from unnecessary chemicals. According to Hank Kerfoot, founder of Modern Turf, with the right lawn service, there is less need for chemicals to be used.
“The Modern Turf lawn service through our new Turf Care Division is a natural extension of our business of growing grass for the sod operation,” explained Kerfoot. “Our team of expert landscapers includes four staff members with turf degrees, so we are confident we have the knowledge and experience to develop and maintain an exceptional lawn at a price that is often lower than customers can do for themselves.”
If interested in learning more about Modern Turf lawn service or to obtain a free consultation from Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals, contact Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

About Modern Turf

Founder Kerfoot and Vice President B.J. Haunert possess a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Their goal is to make turf managers and golf course superintendents' jobs easier. To learn more about Modern Turf visit http://www.ModernTurf.com/ or contact Hank Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

Two Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Install New Greens
By
Chris King
on June 30, 2010 10:39 AM

Panther's Run, one of two Myrtle Beach golf courses getting a summer facelift, waters its new greens two months before the course reopens.
Millions of people make a summer pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach, most of them to enjoy sun, sand and a taste of life on the coast. While area beaches are teeming with people, Myrtle Beach golf courses often use the “down time” for improvement projects, and this summer is no different.

A pair of North Strand Courses – Panther’s Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation and the Bay Course at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club, home of three nine hole layouts – are closed for the installation of new MiniVerde ultradwarf Bermuda greens and general course refurbishments.
That both courses are installing MiniVerde greens is no surprise. MiniVerde has emerged as the green of choice for many courses throughout the South with a putting surface that is nearly the equal of bentgrass and it’s very heat tolerant.

The installation of the MiniVerde on the Bay Course will complete a three-year overhaul of the Sandpiper’s greens. In 2008 the Sand Course had MiniVerde installed and in 2009, the Piper Course followed suit. The Bay Course, which was sprigged on June 8, is scheduled to reopen on August 23.

The greens on the Bay nine are approximately a week ahead of schedule, but the course’s reopening won’t be moved, according to Sandpiper’s head pro and assistant general manager Richard Kascsak.

Sandpiper knew it had made the right call in installing MiniVerde greens immediately after the Sand Course reopened to the public in 2008.

“The general public loves the greens,” Kascsak said of the reception to the MiniVerde. “They are in fabulous condition and our superintendent has done a superior job on the grow-in. We have had nothing but positive remarks.”

Sandpiper is also using the time to repair the drainage on all of the Bay’s bunkers, in addition to removing trees and enhancing the fairways. When the Bay Course reopens, the Piper Course will close for 10 days to take down trees and repair the cart paths, ensuring the course will be in prime shape for the fall golf season.

In addition to the installation of new grass at Panther’s Run, the greens are being restored to their original size, trees and some railroad ties around tee boxes are being removed, and the cart paths are being repaired.

Panther’s Run will reopen on September 1.

Both of these renovations were made by Modern Turf. For great greens or great grass at your home, Modern Turf is a great place to start.

When seeking a durable yet beautiful grass for sports turf and lawns, few grasses compare to Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass. It is known as one of the most popular grasses for sports fields for more than 40 years, and is also a preferred choice for homeowners and business owners who want an attractive grass presentation for their lawns.

Tifway 419 features a dense canopy that spreads rapidly and recovers quickly from injury. Experts call it one of the most durable hybrids in the Bermuda grass family. Its tolerance of short mowing and resistance to disease make it a versatile grass that is also excellent for roughs and fairways. Landscape professionals prefer the grass because it performs well in a variety of climates and soil environments.

A cross between Cynodon dactylon and C. transvaalensis germplasma, Tifway 419 has a deep green hue and leaves with a medium-fine texture. It also possesses growth habit that is medium to low and grows rapidly, which means it quickly establishes roots after planting.

Tifway 419 performs ideally in warmer climates and will likely become dormant following multiple winter frosts, however, it bounces back to life as the temperatures increase. This durable grass has the ability to survive drought seasons and times of low water availability, making it ideal for locations with limited access to water.

High traffic is no problem for Tifway, because it recovers well and maintains a healthy appearance thanks to quickly regenerating stolons and rhizomes. While weeds may grow in the midst of Tifway grass, proper maintenance will allow it to withstand use of herbicides and even treatments for pest control when necessary.

The soft, lush grass of Tifway 419 makes it a perfect carpet for children at play and a variety of sports and games. With the right kind of maintenance and care, Tifway can outperform the highest quality turfgrass, making it ideal for golf courses and parks requiring a beautiful appearance and high functionality.

A NTEP trial conducted in 2001 revealed that Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass outperformed the popular Tifsport grass. More and more landscaping professionals are identifying Tifway 419 as the go-to grass for sports fields as well as residential and commercial lawns.

While all hybrid Bermuda grasses develop thatch as time passes, Tifway 419 builds thatch faster than some other grasses. However, with careful maintenance including a consistent mowing schedule in the season of high growth, an appropriate fertilization routine, core aeration and verti-cutting, the thatch overgrowth can be kept to a minimum.

Whether you are a golf course superintendent, homeowner or business owner or a landscape professional, Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass has proven to be a good choice for a variety of sports fields and locations.

Once the ground has been prepared and sod has been laid, it is time to focus on proper sod maintenance to ensure a lawn flourishes during the weeks and months to come. Rembert, S.C.’s Modern Turf Turfgrass Production Company provides free advice to help home owners and business owners perfect their sod maintenance routines and achieve an ideal lawn health and appearance.

Without proper maintenance, even the healthiest sod can fail to root. The first four to six weeks after sod installation are crucial to the survival and condition of the sod. Modern Turf identifies specific steps necessary for developing sod that roots and actively grows.

Hank Kerfoot, founder of Modern Turf, says sod maintenance should change with the seasons, making it important to work with professionals who understand the unique needs of each season and can create a customized sod maintenance plan that is right for each individual lawn and local climate.

Installing an irrigation system, such as an automated sprinkler system or a root soaking system will ensure the sod receives the moisture necessary for proper rooting and growth. According to Kerfoot, the sod should receive water several times each day for approximately two to four weeks, or until it has thoroughly rooted into the underlying soil. After this initial frequent watering period, once a day and then a couple times a week is typically sufficient irrigation unless there is a time of severe heat or drought.

Kerfoot suggests that people should prevent walking on the new sod while it is rooting in order to avoid forming air pockets that can prevent proper root growth. Rolling the sod is another way to pack down the sod and promote root attachment. Additionally, fertilizing about six weeks following installation is an important step to sod maintenance.

“When conducting sod maintenance, it is important to pay attention to the details, such as watering immediately after applying fertilizer, which if neglected can burn the grass,” explained Kerfoot. “Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals understand the ins and outs of sod maintenance and are here to offer advice and provide an array of expert services to keep your home or business lawn looking healthy and beautiful.”
If interested in receiving additional sod maintenance tips or a free consultation from Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals, contact Kerfoot at 803-713-8873 or visit or site at  www.ModernTurf.com.

Are you tired of weak or shaded 419? Modern Turf is the proud new owner of a no-till sprig planter that has the ability to plant Celebration bermudagrass into stands of worn-out or shaded areas of existing turf. This planter is tough and aggressive – just like Celebration! We can plant 5 to 15 acres a day with minimal disruption of play. All you have to do is aerify and irrigate prior to our arrival and we can do the rest.

Keep in mind that, despite recent claims by a new variety of shade tolerant bermudagrass, Celebration has been on the market for 10 years and has a proven track record in the shade and in full sun. Celebration is tougher and far more aggressive than the new variety. The new variety suggests planting by sod only and claims the grass is “not overly aggressive and will tend to stay where planted and not encroach into nearby areas”. This would likely indicate how it will perform in wear environments like say - anywhere on a golf course. That should tell you something about the true character of this new grass. Now we would be happy to sell you “sod only” and not sprigs but Celebration covers ground like no other. Think of Celebration as a turf warrior fighting for you every day covering divots and marching into the shade!

Compared to Tifway 419 Celebration is more aggressive, uses less fertilizer, requires less water and is harder to wear out. It is also more shade tolerant than any other bermudagrass on the market. Celebration can be cut at .325 with a reel mower and produce an exquisite fine bladed low cut turf making it ideal for fairways and tees as well. Celebration also comes with references of golf course superintendents who have successfully grown it for years.

So lets get started improving your turf today. Shady or sunny, low cut or rough cut, it’s time to start phasing out the old and replace it with the best. At Modern Turf we have state-of-the-art grasses and state-of-the-art equipment to plant it. We can also use the no-till sprig planter to introduce Zorro Zoysia, SeaDwarf seashore paspalum or replant winter kill areas of Tifway 419. Give us a call, set up a site visit and let us help you improve the turf quality at your facility.

For homeowners and maintenance professionals seeking ways to create the perfect lawn, Modern Turf Landscaping Company in Rembert, S.C., advises landscaping with sod. The company offers tips for choosing the right sod product and preparing lawns to achieve optimal results for lawn appearance and performance.

People who place a high priority on lawn appearance and functionality are interested in finding the best ways to landscape with sod. Whether the goal is to have the most attractive lawn in the neighborhood or to get clients to notice the beautiful lawn, landscaping with sod is the right place to begin, according to Hank Kerfoot, founder of Modern Turf.

The South Carolina company’s team of sod experts works with clients to find the ideal product for individual climates and yard conditions. As a state-of-the-art turf grass production company and sod nursery, Modern Turf understands landscaping with sod and can help clients to get their lawns ready for the summer season.

Kerfoot and Vice President B.J. Haunert possess a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. According to Kerfoot, one of the company’s primary goals is to make their clients’ lives easier by helping them to create beautiful, healthy lawns and golf courses.

Modern Turf specializes in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turfgrass requiring less water, fertilizer and pesticides. The company also guarantees nematode-free turf, which means it is a fine quality grass that can withstand excessive heat and the typical wear and tear.

“Landscaping with sod does not have to be a complicated process,” explained Kerfoot. “It’s really the best way to go when your goal is an attractive lawn or golf course. We at Modern Turf know exactly what it takes to be successful when landscaping with sod, and we make it our priority to meet the lawn needs of each and every client, whether that means consultations, sod delivery or on-site visits.”

If interested in receiving tips for landscaping with sod or a free consultation from Modern Turf’s landscaping professionals, contact Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

About Modern Turf

Founder Kerfoot and Vice President B.J. Haunert possess a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Their goal is to make golf course superintendents' jobs easier. To learn more about Modern Turf visit http://www.modernturf.com or contact Hank Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

University studies have backed up claims that Celebration Bermudagrass is among the most tolerant grasses available. It was even rated at the top of the list for wear and overall quality of turf. The Celebration Bermudagrass engineers in Austrailia created the grass to be a high performer in rugged conditions. Even if the grass in damaged, it bounces back to a healthy form quickly.  

A hybrid cultivar of Bermuda grass, Celebration Bermudagrass first came onto the scene in the U.S. in 2002 and has been a favorite for landscaping professionals ever since due to the grasses’ durability, low maintenance requirements and attractiveness. This grass can be grown in numerous soils, from clay soils to sandy loam, and even has a high frost tolerance.  

Celebration Bermudagrass Appearance 

While it may be one of the sturdiest grasses available, Celebration Bermudagrass is also well known for its beautiful appearance. It has a dark bluish green hue and boasts a rapid growth of thick, tightly growing grass featuring a fine leaf blade perfect for sports turf that requires grass with an attractive, uniform look and soft feel. The grass holds color well in the fall and turns green right away in the early spring months. 

Even some home lawns can seem more like sports turf with all of the running and playing, especially if the home belongs to families with children. That’s why Celebration Bermudagrass is also known as a great product for residential yards.  Homeowners do not always have time available to baby the yard, and this type of Bermudagrass provides a great way for even busy homeowners to enjoy a beautiful yard of which they can be proud.  

Even better for busy homeowners, business owners or sports turf maintenance professionals is that Celebration Bermudagrass will reportedly reduce mowing by half in comparison to other Bermuda grass varieties. The efficient root system present in Celebration also means there is less need for watering and weeding. These features save time and money, while still providing for a perfect lawn. 

Celebration Bermudagrass is a Friend of the Environment 

For people concerned about making the best choices for the environment, Celebration Bermudagrass is a good option as it has a growth habit that acts as a barrier to weeds, which reduces the need for herbicide. Additionally, the reduced need for mowing means a decreased carbon footprint and fewer emissions from equipment.  

Whether your primary goal is a beautiful yard, less maintenance or being environmentally friendly, Celebration Bermudagrass has proven to be a top choice for commercial and residential lawn as well as sports fields.  

Sod is living grass that has been cut and fitted onto pieces of prepared soil ready for placement on a yard. Because sod has already developed roots, it can usually be placed during any time of year, excluding winter when frozen ground poses challenges. Because sod is professionally grown, it is healthy and has strong root development thanks to quality soil, consistent watering and fertilizing. The result is a sod product that creates a dense, lush lawn with no need for seeding. 

Where to Turn When Buying Sod 

Although sod is available from garden superstores, your chances for receiving the best sod product increases when you go directly to sod production companies and farmers. Choose a company that offers customer service that can provide consultation services, which helps you to choose the ideal sod for your local climate and yard conditions.  

Most stores and sod companies offer a wide range of sod products with the top-dollar varieties being sod that requires less care and watering. These more expensive sod products are usually drought, insect and disease resistant, making them worth the investment.  

Buying Sod: How to Detect the Best 

Knowing what to look for in healthy sod helps you to make the best choice for your lawn. What you are looking for is sod grass that possesses dense foliage with a uniform green hue. Other things to look for in healthy sod are moist soil near the roots and thick roots you can see within the soil. The soil should be less than one inch deep and the roots should be intertwined close together, which shows they will survive the transport well without tearing or breaking down.  

Additionally, you will want to verify that the sod product you are purchasing is recently harvested. Check to see whether or not the thatch is visible. A layer of thatch is a warning sign that the sod may have been harvested some time ago and may lead to slower root growth into the soil bed. Ideally, you will want to install sod no more than eight hours following harvest to prevent stress caused by loss of moisture. Stressing the sod can leave it vulnerable to pest issues and grass disease.  

Before you begin buying sod, prepare the soil on your property, so that the sod can be laid right away. If your situation prevents immediate sod placement, keep the sod in the shade away from light and heat and take steps to keep the sod product moist to prevent further stress.  

Buying sod may be the best investment you could make for your lawn. The results are immediate, so soon after the purchase and placement of the sod you can sit back and enjoy a lush and beautiful lawn.  

CHRIS REIMER: If you could start with some opening comments about coming back to TPC Sawgrass.
PHIL MICKELSON: Well, I've really come to love and appreciate the challenge that this golf course provides, and a few years ago when the course was changed to Mini Verde on the greens, it made a big difference. I think the ball rolls and tracks so much better. And the less rough as opposed to having big, thick hay, having shots that are fliers, and you're able to get up-and-down around the greens or at least have a chance has made this golf course fun as well as challenging.

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Modern Turf is pleased to announce the Extreme Lawn Makeover contest!  We will be running a TV commercial, press releases, articles etc. on the new contest.  We are in pursuit of the worst lawn in the midlands of SC.  If you are that person or know that person, please go to our contest page.  You will find a banner at the top of most pages in this website which you take you to the contest page and you will be able to enter the contest.  The winner will get announced on the Extreme Home Makeover TV show on ABC and will receive a new Modern Turf Lawn!  Now, that's cool!  SO what are you waiting on, let's get these pictures in.

Bermuda grass sod is a commonly drought resistant perennial grass that is versatile and withstands heavy traffic. Although it is low maintenance, the grass retains its deep green color year-round, making it a popular choice for lawn owners and managers who desire a beautiful look for their yards, fields and golf courses.

With Bermuda grass brand names ranging from Celebration to Miniverde Ultradwarf to Tifdwarf, Modern Turf carefully analyzes a site first before choosing the right Bermuda grass for each customer as well as the right amount for a particular space.

The company’s landscaping professionals will make a site visit to conduct a soil analysis in order to best meet the customer’s sod needs, according to Hank Kerfoot, Modern Turf founder.

“At Modern Turf we know what our customers want, and we are proud to meet their needs with the highest quality Bermuda grass available,” said Kerfoot. “We guarantee our grass is healthy, strong and environmentally-friendly, and we also promise quick and reliable delivery and a focus on top notch customer service.”

About Modern Turf

Founder Kerfoot and Vice President B.J. Haunert possess a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Their goal is to make golf course superintendents' jobs easier. To learn more about Modern Turf, or to request a free consultation, visit www.modernturf.com or contact Hank Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.

Characterized by a very fine leaf blade and deep green color, this type of grass is also known as MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermuda and has a lower temperature color retention than other similar varieties. Because it is so versatile, the grass can be closely mowed to heights even lower than 1/8 inch. Golfers appreciate the low height and lack of grain while golf course superintendents say they spend less time baby sitting their greens after planting MiniVerde sod or sprigs.

Golf course owners and course maintenance workers are fans of MiniVerde because it makes their jobs easier. The surface is easily managed in comparison to other ultradwarf grasses due to deep roots and the ability to bounce back from high traffic and cultural practices. Owners also love the fact that it requires less down time which means more tee times!

Primarily a warm season grass grown especially for golf course putting greens, MiniVerde can be planted with a no-till process if the location and site is right. Other qualities that make MiniVerde the top choice of golf course superintendents include:

•    Far less grain than other ultradwarf Bermudas.
•    Significantly less thatch than others.
•    Lower maintenance than other ultradwarf Bermudas.
•    Deep roots and plenty of rhizomes.
•    Ultra fine leaf blade.
•    Deep green hue.
•    Velvety look and feel.
•    Superior disease resistance.
•    Quicker recovery from injury compared to other ultradwarf types.
•    Ability to spread quickly during establishment.

Normally planted as sprigs, MiniVerde sod is also available.  MiniVerde sod offers a quicker solution to replacing or establishing greens when waiting for sprigs just won’t do.  MiniVerde sod is more expensive than sprigs but significantly decreases down time allowing for revenue streams to begin more quickly.  Many end users also find MiniVerde sod useful for repairing existing stands of turf that may need to be replaced from time to time.

Keeping putting greens fast, true, attractive and in ideal condition for demanding golfers can take a lot of hard work and money, but using MiniVerde sod and sprigs simplifies the process. You can rest easy when you select MiniVerde, because you know its excellent reputation speaks for itself. With MiniVerde putting greens and the right kind of maintenance, your golf course will keep golfers coming back time and time again.

 
To learn more about the high quality sod and grasses Modern Turf grows in South Carolina visit their website at http://www.moderntuf.com. Schedule a consultation today to end your search for the perfect high-quality sod- the most durable grass you have ever worked with, guaranteed.

This year’s Fed Ex Cup, Tour Championship played at East Lake and sponsored by Coca-Cola was preceded by nearly a week of torrential rain and flooding in Atlanta. Fortunately the old bentgrass greens were replaced by Modern Turf with the ultradwarf bermudagrass variety MiniVerde.  Had they still been planted with shallow rooting bentgrass, the putting quality for the tournament almost certainly would not have been the caliber achieved by the East Lake staff following the inclement weather.  Fast and firm greens are the desired standard for both tournament and member play these days and MiniVerde certainly gave the pros both.  

The South Carolina turfgrass production company and sod nursery specializes in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turfgrass for sports and landscape industries as well as for homes and businesses. Founded by golf course superintendents, Modern Turf understands the unique needs of golf courses and sports fields.

Golf course operators require turfgrass that is free from pests and weeds. Modern Turf fumigates all of its fields to help ensure their products are weed and nematode-free. Furthermore, each piece of Modern Turf’s sod comes with the company’s reputation - it will perform to the property owner’s satisfaction, withstanding heat, excessive wear and tear and the ability to bounce back quickly after every use.

Modern Turf’s sod farm located in Rembert, SC, has a staff experienced in sports turf, golf and landscaping and can help customers determine which variety of sod is ideal for individual locations as well as how much is needed to properly cover the area needing sod. The all-service nursery focuses on customer service, assisting customers to find what they need and at a price that meets any budget constraints.

“At Modern Turf, we understand the unique needs of golf course superintendents and enjoy serving them with exceptional service and knowledge of the issues they face,” said company President and Founder Hank Kerfoot. “Employing this expertise, we have selected for production superior products requiring less water, less fertilizer and fewer pesticides, impressing our golf course clients time and time again and effectively making their jobs easier.”

The Modern Turf product facility possesses 1200 acres, producing ten different varieties of turfgrass. Kerfoot and company Vice President B.J. Haunert have a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the U.S., Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.

To learn more about Modern Turf, visit http://www.modernturf.com/ or contact Hank Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.  

Golf course superintendents around the country know how important it is to have the best grass product for their courses. Founded by two golf course superintendents, Modern Turf understands the unique needs of the golf course. The company specializes in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turfgrass that requires less water and fertilizer as well as fewer pesticides.

Modern Turf fumigates their fields to help ensure nematode-free sod. Their products are produced from the finest quality plant stock available, possessing the ability to withstand the excessive heat and wear and tear that comes with the heavy traffic of a golf course.

With an all-service sod nursery, Modern Turf assists customers in identifying the product that is right for their needs as well as how much of the product is required to provide appropriate coverage. The company’s sod farm is located in Rembert, SC, and has more than 1200 acres and ten different varieties of turfgrass.

Founder Hank Kerfoot and Vide President B.J. Haunert possess a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in areas including the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Their goal is to make golf course superintendents’ jobs easier.

“Modern Turf offers exceptional customer service to golf courses. In fact, we will come to their courses to identify their unique sod needs by analyzing the soil and growing environment,” explained Kerfoot. “We are proud to provide an uncommon level of service, because we want golf courses that use our turfgrass to be the best.”

To learn more about Modern Turf, visit http://www.modernturf.com/ or contact Hank Kerfoot at 803-713-8873.  

Who are the pros of golf turf? Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker -when it comes to golf, the pros know what they’re talking about. When it comes to golf turf, you need to talk to the pros as well- and golf course superintendents are pros at managing golf turf.  These guys are the ones who know which grasses are the toughest, most durable and most attractive for the perfect golf course.


Golf s course superintendents are the professionals who maintain the course - they fertilize, water, mow and shape the grass to create beautiful greens and fairways that help even the amateurs golf like the pros. Golf superintendents know that the best courses may just use a variety of golf turf in order to create the best surface for each area of the course.


If you’re looking for the perfect grass for the greens, golf course superintendents know that Tifdwarf Bemudagrass has long been considered a favorite. While Tifdwarf has enjoyed enormous popularity, the newest kid on the block, MiniVerde™, has been stealing the show at the NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) for the past several years. MiniVerde™ is an ultradwarf Bermudagrass that is hands down the new leader on the putting greens, ranking first in the trials for several years in a row. MiniVerde™ produces high shoot density, with fine leaf blades and short internodes for the perfect putting green.


When you’re talking fairways, Zorro™ Zoysia is still the number one pick at the NTEP trials. For a tough wearing, deep green beautiful grass that adapts to a variety of mowing heights, Zorro™ Zoysia, a super fine-bladed grass, is king of the fairway.


To highlight the roughs, nothing does the job quite like Empire® Zoysia or Celebration™ Bermudagrass. Empire® Zoysia produces a deep green color and a unique texture that helps it stand out from other grasses. Any golf turf is enhanced by the beauty of Empire® Zoysia in the roughs.  Celebration™ Bermudagrass is rapidly becoming turf managers first choice in golf course roughs due to its durability, shade tolerance and low water and fertilizer needs.


Tee off with Tifway 419 Bermudagrass and you’ll never be disappointed. Tifway 419 holds the standard for tees, fairways and roughs and many golf course superintendents swear by it! The rapid recovery speed of this fast growing golf turf makes it an excellent choice for the tees, which see plenty of action.


Golf courses are known for their beauty as well as their complexity of play. When you choose the right combinations of golf turf for your course, the beauty is assured, while the play factor is enhanced. To set your course above the rest, you need to choose excellent turfs from a professional sod farm that has a reputation for industry knowledge and product superiority.  The financial investment in the turf for your golf course is huge- make sure you get professional, reliable advice from a sod farm that deals specifically with golf turf so your investment is money well spent.

Choosing the right sod type for your home or business can be a challenge when you are unfamiliar with the different varieties of sod available. Chances are, you just want something affordable and low-maintenance that will beautify your landscape. With the right information, you can find the best sod type for your purposes.


Sod comes in many different varieties. In order to ensure your yard is healthy and vibrant, you will first want to determine what type of sod is best for your particular environment. Consider some of these questions about where the sod will be placed:

•    What type of soil do you have? Is the topsoil rich or do you have clay or a sandy soil bed?
•    What are the sunlight conditions for the area? Will the sod be in the shade or receive direct sunlight?
•    Will the sod be in a high-traffic area?
•    Is your basic climate characterized as cool, warm or transitional?
•    Do you have irrigation ready to water the new sod?


If you are unsure about the answers to these questions, you may find it helpful to discuss them with a turfgrass professional at Modern Turf who can easily determine the best sod type for your yard. Knowing this information is important in making the decision for the ideal sod types that will thrive in your yard’s environment.


For cool climates, you will find sod types that can withstand climate fluctuations, including some drought conditions.  Grasses such as perennial ryegrass, fescues and Kentucky bluegrass are resilient and are also able to push out weeds.


For warmer climates, the primary growing season is summertime. There are far more options to suit a variety of needs when you consider the host of warm season grasses available today.  In warmer climates, the grasses may go dormant in the winter, but in summer they will provide a beautiful yard. Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Autustine and Centipede are all warm season grasses.


Transition zones are the middle-ground between cooler and warmer climates. In these zones, a variety of sod types grow well. Choose between cool and warm season grasses, depending on where you are located and whether your climate leans toward cooler or warmer temperatures.


Choosing the best sod types for your home or business is the first step to achieving the lawn of your dreams. Some grasses grow more quickly than others, so if you are in a hurry to experience that velvety, green carpet, be sure to inquire about grass varieties that will take less time to establish.


To learn more about the high quality sod grass that Modern Turf grows in South Carolina visit their website at http://www.moderntuf.com. Schedule a consultation today to end your search for the perfect high-quality sod- the most durable grass you have ever worked with, guaranteed.

Palmetto St. Augustine sod grows best with sunshine, but as long as it receives at least four hours a day of direct sunlight, it is a shade tolerant grass which produces a beautiful emerald green blade. Palmetto St. Augustine maintains its green color longer and better than any other variety of St. Augustine grass, making it a preferred variety for many homeowners. It provides excellent coverage for your residential and commercial needs. Palmetto St. Augustine sod can even be laid during winter months, as long as you water it weekly. This versatility makes St. Augustine sod an excellent choice year round.

Palmetto St. Augustine is a drought hardy turf grass as well. Like all grasses, this variety will wilt without water, but it is surprisingly drought tolerant and will recover quickly when watered. In test fields, this St. Augustine sod variety has endured droughts as long as two months long. St. Augustine sod has a massive root system, giving it superior drought tolerance once it is established.

Modern Turf recommends Palmetto St. Augustine sod to discriminating home and business owners who are looking for a richly colored, shade tolerant, cold hardy grass for their property in the southern US. These sod experts recommend maintaining Palmetto St. Augustine sod at a height of 2 -2 3½ inches for best performance. Mowning height fluctuations are a direct reflection of available sunlight.  The shadier the environment, the higher any grass should be maintained.  Palmetto should be mowed every 7 to 10 days.

To learn more about St .Augustine sod, visit www.modernturf.com or contact Hank Kerfoot, of Modern Turf, at 803-713-8873. Schedule a consultation today to end your search for the perfect high-quality sports turf, the most durable grass you have ever worked with, guaranteed.

Hank Kerfoot and B. J. Haunert own and operate Modern Turf, the SE US premier sod farm and are golf turf experts. For more information about how to prepare your soil for sod, contact Modern Turf today.

Rembert SC, September 30, 2009 —South Carolina homeowners, business owners, and builders seeking for ways to beautify their lawns now have easy access to sod through Modern Turf—a state-of-the-art turfgrass production company and sod nursery in SC.


Specializing in growing and installing a complete variety of high quality turf grass for home, business, sports and landscape industries, Modern Turf has streamlined the process for purchasing and transplanting numerous sod varieties. The company’s expert staff team also helps customers determine which variety of sod is best for individual and unique locations as well as how much the sod the customer will require to get the job done.


Modern Turf fulfills the need for an all-service sod nursery in SC with customer service and years of experience to help customers create the lawn of their dreams while meeting budget constraints. From Bermuda and Tall Fescue to Centipede and Zoysia, Modern Turf’s selection of grasses allows them to cater to a variety of customers and service needs.


Founded by golf course superintendents, Modern Turf was developed to meet high quality standards. President and Founder Hank Kerfoot and Vice President B.J. Haunert have a combined 50 years of turfgrass management experience in the U.S., Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas, bringing a high level of expertise to the business.


“At Modern Turf we believe turfgrass grown and installed by former golf course superintendents produces a superior product for architects, builders, owners and landscape contractors,” said Kerfoot. “Our state-of-the-art production facility encompasses 1200 acres and produces ten varieties of turfgrass, so we are confident we are the number one sod nursery in SC, ready to meet our customers’ needs.’


To learn more about this sod nursery in SC, visit http://www.modernturf.com/ or contact Hank Kerfoot, of Modern Turf, at 803-713-8873.
 
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Hank Kerfoot founded Modern Turf, Inc. in February of 2000. Modern Turf is a state-of-the-art turfgrass production company that grows and installs a complete variety of high quality turfgrass for the landscape and golf industries, as well as other sports turf.

With an original purchase of 410 acres, Modern Turf now encompasses 1200 acres and produces 10 varieties of turfgrass. A state-of-the-art turfgrass production facility, Modern Turf provides the highest quality grasses available on the market today.

To learn more about sports turf, visit http://www.modernturf.com/sports-turf-sc  or contact Hank Kerfoot, of Modern Turf, at 803-713-8873. Schedule a consultation today to end your search for the perfect high-quality sports turf- the most durable grass you have ever worked with, guaranteed.