Harpersville, Alabama Celebrates Bicentennial

Harpersville, Alabama is hosting a 200th Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  The festivities will begin at 8:00 am  at Town Hall Lane with fun events for the whole family to enjoy.  Festivities include arts and crafts vendors, an antique car show, a parade, musical acts and hay bale art contest.  At noon, there will be a special salute to the local veterans.  There will be lots of good food and entertainment for all to enjoy. 

Harpersville is a great place to live and work.  The close proximity to one of the area's busiest thoroughfares, Highway 280, allows businesses to prosper and grow while it remains a small town.  It is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Birmingham and several colleges are located nearby, making it convenient for people to commute for work or school.

Visit Harpersville and be surprised with all we have to offer.  Popular places to visit include Old Baker Farm, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Stone Hollow Farmstead and new corporate citizen Bama Budweiser.

Sunbelt Turf Farm is proud to be located in Harpersville.  We have been in business for 30 years and have been supplying home grown sod to Harpersville and surrounding areas. Please give us a call for all your turf grass needs.  Located on Highway 25, we grow our beautiful grasses in old cotton fields and pasture land.

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.

Fall Turf Tune Up

Fall is the perfect time to tune up your lawn.  Sunbelt Turf Farms offers information on how to make your spring a little greener by preparing now.

At this time of year, your lawn may start to show signs of wear and tear.  Your lawn can take a beating in the summer with family gatherings, picnics, children and pets.  If your lawn can use a little TLC, fall is the best time to revitalize it so that next year’s lawn will be green and healthy.

Beginning by giving the lawn a good raking, this will improve the look and the health of the lawn.  Aerate the soil, this opens up air channels.  Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes, this allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.  This will help the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger lawn. 

Grass can benefit from fertilizing in the early fall.  Combination lawn fertilizers are a good choice since they contain fast-release nitrogen, which provides a fast “green-up” and a larger amount of slow-release nitrogen, which feeds the lawn slowly and gently.  Be sure to read all directions and recommendations on the label of your fertilizer.  A natural way to fertilize is to leave your grass clippings on the lawn, as they decompose they will release nitrogen into the turf.  Cutting your grass with a mulching mower will speed up the process.

The fall is a great time to patch dead or damaged spots in your lawn.  Always patch with the same type of grass as the existing lawn.  Remove the damaged turf, loosen the top few inches of soil in the bare section, work in compost to improve the soil and level out the surface.  You are ready now to insert a fresh piece of sod in the damaged area.

You should continue mowing as necessary, but wait on mowing as growth slows so the grass goes into the winter months well insulated.  Set your mower at the highest setting, which should leave the grass less than 1.5 inches tall.

If you take these few steps in the fall, you will reap the benefits in the spring. 

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.

The Crown Jewel of Lawn Grass

Our home lawns are an integral part of our lives.  It is the place where we lounge, play games, and have cookouts.  A beautiful lawn is an asset to any home.  One of the biggest decisions you will make regarding your lawn is what type of turfgrass to install and what type of lawn are you expecting or desiring.  Do you want a “Lawn of the Month”, or an average lawn or just ground cover to avoid erosion and provide soil stability around your home?

A favorite in Alabama is the Emerald Zoysia.  Emerald Zoysia is one of the most beautiful grasses. It has been referred to as the “Crown Jewel of Lawn Grass” and the “Cadillac of Lawn Grasses”.  It is a hybrid between Zoysia tenuifolia and Zoysia japonica.  It is a lovely emerald green color and has a fine leaf texture. It’s dense lush and thick sod crowds out weeds and other grasses. Emerald Zoysia is popular for its carpet like appearance that comes from the very fine texture and high density. Emerald Zoysia is ideal for lawns where the outstanding appearance is worth the premium it may cost.  Emerald Zoysia is a favorite choice for small turf islands in retail or commercial properties as well as surrounding patios and pool decks for the residential homeowner.

Emerald Zoysia has excellent heat tolerance as well as drought tolerance. It may brown in triple digit heat but with adequate hydration it can restore its vibrant green color quickly. It grows well in a wide variety of soils and does well with shade.  Emerald Zoysia does require a dedicated maintenance program and is recommended for high-quality lawns where time and money can be allocated to the maintenance.  Emerald Zoysia requires less frequent mowing than most turfs.  A 7 to 10 day interval is a great guideline for this type of turf. 

Emerald Zoysia is a very cold hardy and warm season turf grass that stays green longer into the fall than other varieties.  Visit Sunbelt Farms for Emerald Zoysia, it is the perfect choice for making a fabulous first impression of your lawn!

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.