10 yard situations and 10 grass and turf guides, from shade and slopes to fescue, Bermuda, zoysia, infill and base materials.
Each page explains the situation, what it calls for and which services help.
Yard situationNew Construction LawnsA new home sits on raw, compacted ground. Here is how to turn it into a lawn that…Learn more 
Yard situationShady YardsMature trees make Nashville neighborhoods beautiful and lawns difficult. Here is what grows in the shade and what…Learn more 
Yard situationSlopes and HillsidesHills are everywhere in Middle Tennessee. Here is how to hold a slope with grass, and when you…Learn more 
Yard situationClay Soil YardsRed Tennessee clay holds water, cracks in summer and resists roots. Here is how to build a lawn…Learn more 
Yard situationYards with DogsDogs dig, run the fence line and burn spots with urine. Here is how to keep a good…Learn more 
Yard situationKids and PlayA yard for tag, soccer and sprinklers needs to be soft, safe and tough enough to take a…Learn more 
Yard situationHOA NeighborhoodsNeighborhood rules shape what you can plant. Here is how to keep a great lawn and stay on…Learn more 
Yard situationSelling Your HomeA green lawn photographs well and makes buyers feel at home. Here is what is worth doing before…Learn more 
Yard situationWater-Saving LawnsWater bills climb every summer. Here are the grasses, habits and alternatives that keep a yard green with…Learn more 
Yard situationHigh Traffic YardsCookouts, parties and busy yards beat up turf. Here is how to build a lawn that takes the…Learn more Honest guides to each grass, sod versus seed, sod versus turf and what turf specifications mean.
Grass and turf guideTall FescueThe most common lawn grass in Middle Tennessee: deep green, tough, shade tolerant and a little demanding in…Learn more 
Grass and turf guideBermudaA tough, fast-spreading warm-season grass that loves full sun, handles traffic and turns tan in winter.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideZoysiaA dense, soft warm-season grass that tolerates heat and light shade and feels like carpet underfoot.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideKentucky BluegrassA rich, velvety cool-season grass that repairs itself but works harder in a Tennessee summer than fescue.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideSod vs SeedInstant green or patient and thrifty? Here is how sod and seed compare on cost, speed, risk and…Learn more 
Grass and turf guideSod vs TurfReal grass or synthetic? Here is how they compare on cost, care, comfort, heat and the environment.Learn more 
Grass and turf guidePile Height and DensityPile height, face weight and stitch rate decide how turf looks, feels and wears. Here is what the…Learn more 
Grass and turf guideInfill TypesInfill keeps turf standing, cushioned and stable. Here are the common types and where each makes sense.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideBacking and Base MaterialsWhat is under the blades matters most. Here is how backing, base stone and drainage fit together.Learn more 
Grass and turf guidePallets, Rolls and SlabsHow sod is cut, sold and delivered, and how to figure out how many pallets your yard really…Learn more Call us and we will visit, measure your yard and give you a clear plan and a written scope for sod, artificial turf or both.
