Many homeowners enjoy fixing up their property with do-it-yourself projects. This might include minor renovations or more significant work. Some of their projects might include the home’s exterior and yard, such as building a fire pit, a deck, or a garden. Some jobs, however, should be left to professionals.
With the recent spread of COVID-19, British Columbians and Albertans have been encouraged to continue social distancing and discouraged from gatherings of any size. However, this gives us an opportunity to spend time outside and prepare our lawns and gardens to enjoy in the upcoming months.
After months of lying […]
The Okanagan has semi-arid climate which makes for cold winters and hot dry, summers. Some areas experience extreme temperatures. For sod to survive and thrive in the Okanagan it must be hardy or drought tolerant. with so many sod varieties available, how do you choose the appropriate sod for your needs?
Here at Western Turf Farms, we believe that a move towards more environmentally-friendly sod is the right way to go. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ll be the first to grow and harvest 50 acres of the first-ever certified drought-tolerant sod in British Columbia.
Even without novice players mucking up the course with poorly aimed swings right into the turf, cold temperatures and soggy weather can significantly damage grass turf – and with winter right around the corner, landscapers and maintenance experts are bracing for it. For golf courses, this is […]
Golf courses and driving ranges often distinguish themselves by the spectacular aesthetic of their surroundings, particularly in beautiful British Columbia. But golf courses get a lot of foot traffic; while we’re all focused on the ball, the grass on the tee deck will get punishment from the best of us, […]
Growing high-quality grass on our 500 acres of turf farms is a big operation. Even some of our longtime residential and commercial customers don’t necessarily know what goes into it: some might think it’s a simple matter of harvesting what nature gives us. The truth is that when […]
