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In the News (Tue 22 Dec 09)

  
  Southland Sod Farms
Genuine Marathon Sod was first produced in 1983.
Thanks to a remarkable extensive root system - up to five times deeper than blue grass - Marathon Sod uses less water and is tolerant of high heat.
To find out more, look for Marathon under the Product button or order our free video on Marathon Sod and its installation.
www.sod.com   (89 words)

  
  Turfgrass Resource Center, Why Sod?
Yes, a professional sod lawn needs no special care because it is a healthy mature lawn when installed, whereas a sprigged or seeded lawn requires years of nurturing to reach maturity.
Sod is often used to stop soil erosion and water pollution on slopes where rain would wash away both seed and soil.
Sod is available in a variety of grass blends to suit various needs such as climate, amount of usage, sun and shade conditions.
www.turfgrasssod.org /trc/whysod.html   (384 words)

  
 Installing a Sod Lawn
Most of the sod purchased is a blend of different Kentucky bluegrass varieties or a mixture of other common turfgrass types (i.e., fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue).
Sod is often installed on top of soil that has had little or no preparation, for example.
After the sod has knitted (rooted) to the soil (from 1-3 weeks) it is important to change the watering schedule.
www.uri.edu /ce/factsheets/sheets/sod.html   (1567 words)

  
 Sod Summary
Sod is grass turf and the part of the soil beneath it held together by the roots, or a piece of this material.
Sod has occasionally been cut out in blocks to use as a building material, especially in grasslands where grass is plentiful and few other materials are available.
The bare sod is prone to damage from rain or being knocked down, so the outer walls are usually protected with a layer of stucco or wood panelling.
www.bookrags.com /Sod   (1380 words)

  
 Sod Webworm Management in Lawns, HYG-2011-95
Sod webworms prefer sunny areas and the larvae are often found on south facing, steep slopes and banks, where it is hot and dry.
Sod webworms appear to feed on all the common turfgrass used in Ohio.
The sod webworm caterpillars live in tunnels constructed in turf thatch or extending to the soil under the turf.
ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/2000/2011.html   (1513 words)

  
 Sod Production
Sod is ready to harvest as soon as the rhizomes and roots have developed and knitted enough to permit handling the sod pieces without tearing.
The thickness of the sod removed depends on the turfgrass species, the type and uniformity of the soil and the development of the rhizomes and roots of the sod.
Sod is most prone to heating during the period when it is initiating seed heads.
www.omaf.gov.on.ca /english/crops/facts/info_sodprod.htm   (4189 words)

  
 Sod House
A benefit of thick sod walls is that the house stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter due to the added insulation.
When the sod reached the tops of the door and window frames the headers which were either poles or boards were placed across the tops of the frames.
I saw one photograph during my research where a sod house with a flat shed style roof was built against a hillside and a cow was grazing on the roof of the house.
www.shawnature.org /about/sodhouse.aspx   (1626 words)

  
 Le Magazine, June 2006 - Report: Superoxide Dismutase
When delicate SOD molecules are coupled with a protective protein derived from wheat and other plants, they can be delivered intact to the intestines and absorbed into the bloodstream, thus effectively enhancing the body’s own primary defense system.
SOD is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of superoxide to elemental oxygen and hydrogen peroxide.
This increase in SOD was associated with an increased resistance of red blood cells to oxidative stress-induced rupture, according to the researchers.
www.lef.org /magazine/mag2006/jun2006_report_sod_01.htm   (3240 words)

  
 Sod Houses   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Sod houses (and by sod we mean cut-sod, not the rammed-earth, puddled earth, or earthen-brick techniques common to eastern European immigrants) did not figure as prominently in the settlement history of the North Dakota plains as in many other provinces of the plains.
This sod house in southwest Bowman County is in an advanced state of disintegration, but it obviously was occupied until the middle of this century.
The sod walls are collapsing on all sides--which is to be expected, as the exterior stucco was a thin layer applied directly to the sods, providing little stabilization.
www.plainsfolk.com /bowman/sod.htm   (556 words)

  
 Sodding.com - Costs involved in sodding a lawn.
Generally the rule of thumb is that sodded lawns are about 20 times as expensive as a seeded lawn, and 10 times more expensive than a sprigged or plugged lawn.
Many times there may be a local a sod producer in your area that will sell to you at wholesale prices,compared to full retail prices at a local garden center.
Sod is heavy and to properly install the small "pieces" or rolls a homeowner must lay, requires a lot of back bending and lifting.
www.sodding.com /cost/index.html   (494 words)

  
 Dummies::Planting Sod for an "Instant" Lawn
Sod can vary in size, but say that you're looking at pieces 2 feet wide by 6 feet long, or 12 square feet of sod (length x width).
(Sod begins to decompose slowly after it's cut, and that decomposition process produces heat.) So if sod handlers aren't careful from the minute they cut the sod until the time you plant it, you don't get the quality, instant lawn you're after.
Sod can last a long time rolled out on plastic or even on asphalt or concrete, but it must be watered a lot, several times a day.
www.dummies.com /WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2941.html   (1154 words)

  
 Northeast Nursery: Seed & Sod: Sod
Reflected heat along buildings dries sod quickly; be sure to water such areas more often.
Once the sod is established reduce frequency of watering.
We guarantee that our sod is in a healthy growing condition at the time of pickup or delivery.
www.northeastnursery.com /seed/sod.html   (627 words)

  
 Lawn Renovation/Sod Installation
Sod is uniformly machine cut and will conform to any irregularities left in the grade.
Stagger each new row of sod so that seams are offset, as in a brick wall.
©1993 Southland Sod Farms, Marathon II, Marathon IIe, Marathon III and Marathon Lite are registered trademarks of Southland Sod Farms.
www.sod.com /html/installation.html   (0 words)

  
 Le Magazine, August 2005 - Report: Super Oxide Dismutase (Sod)
SOD, for example, may be up to 3,500 times more potent than vitamin C in quenching the dangerous superoxide radical.
SOD levels in humans vary by as much as 50% owing to genetic differences, which may help to explain why some people are more prone to degenerative diseases while others lead long, disease-free lives.
SOD activity in the blood lowers levels of the superoxide radical, which in turn diminishes levels of the inflammatory agent, hydrogen peroxide.
www.lef.org /magazine/mag2005/aug2005_report_sod_01.htm   (1838 words)

  
 Northeast Nursery: Seed & Sod: Sod
Turfgrass sod is a finished product that will provide nearly instant use, beauty and environmental benefits, whereas seed is an unknown that requires two or more years of on-going time, attention, water, fertilizer and pesticides to reach a maturity equal to sod on its first day.
Sod is a living plant that should be installed between 24 to 72 hours after it is first harvested from the farm field.
Sediment losses from sodded areas will be 8 to 15 times less than for tested man-made erosion control materials and 10 times less than for a straw covered area.
www.northeastnursery.com /seed/sodfaqs.html   (894 words)

  
 Enzyme mimetic reduces joint disease in rheumatoid arthritis model
The SOD mimetic also was shown to markedly reduce elevated levels of two pro-inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-á) and interleukin-1â (IL-1â), involved in the development of arthritis in humans.
Previous attempts by the pharmaceutical industry to develop a naturally-derived SOD drug showed promise; however, use of the drug, a bovine form of SOD, was frustrated by the enzyme’s inherent instability and the immunologic response to the bovine protein.
The company’s SOD mimetics are promising drug candidates because they have a low molecular weight, are highly stable and do not appear to elicit an immune response in the body.
www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2001-12/kpc-emr120401.php   (833 words)

  
 SOD - Home
SOD is a program that automates tedious data selection, downloading, and routine processing tasks in seismology.
SOD then retrieves the data that matches the criteria and applies any number of processing steps using processors included in SOD and ones you've written yourself.
SOD is made possible by the Department of Geological Sciences at the
www.seis.sc.edu /sod   (698 words)

  
 Landscape Network | Landscape Design Ideas - Lawn & Sod
The soil used in the sod should be similar to that on your property, because different soil types may drain differently or the roots may not penetrate the subsoil properly.
Sod should be laid perpendicular to any slope; steeper slopes may require pegging the sod to keep it in place until the roots are able to anchor themselves in the underlying soil.
Sod must be watered more frequently during the first few weeks, at least once a day, and more often in dry climates.
www.landscapenetwork.com /topics/lawn.shtml   (1898 words)

  
 Virginia Sod Directory
The basic types of sod being grown in Virginia are Kentucky bluegrass blends, tall fescue or tall fescue-Kentucky bluegrass mixtures, Bermudagrass, and zoysiagrass.
While high-quality sod is available outside of the VCIA certified sod program, the consumer is encouraged to be aware of factors that are important in determining sod quality.
Begin mowing the sod with a sharp mower as soon as it is rooted.
www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/turf/418-040/418-040.html   (1542 words)

  
 Lawns: Laying down sod
Never again will watering sod be as critical as the first few hours after it's put down.
Because if it was cut the day you went to pick it up, and they accidentally had it sit around at the sod farm waiting for you to come over and get it, and the nursery had them deliver it to you the next day, then it's a day old.
If there was a misunderstanding between the nursery and the sod company about where you were supposed to pick up the sod, there's no room for any more errors.
en.allexperts.com /q/Lawns-725/Laying-sod.htm   (912 words)

  
 Installing a Sod Lawn Tutorial
One person can lay sod by himself, but a crew of two is more than twice as fast, since one can haul the sod and the other install it continuously.
When the sod arrives, you’ll see that each piece is one square yard, and measures 1-1/2 ft. wide by 6 ft. long.
After two to three weeks, your sod should be rooted in the soil underneath, and you can cut back to a standard lawn watering schedule.
www.easy2diy.com /cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35720713   (1039 words)

  
 Sod Instructions
Sod offers quick solutions to problems such as halting soil erosion and the tedious work involved in caring for and developing a newly seeded lawn to maturity.
To ensure good root contact between the sod and the soil bed, roll the newly sodded lawn with a light weight roller and water thoroughly.
Install sod as quickly as possible after delivery and do not allow sod strips or lawn bed to dry out before installation.
www.coastalsupplyinc.com /sod.htm   (663 words)

  
 Sod preparation
Be sure to soak the entire sod area at the end of each day's work.
Newly installed sod requires 1-2 inches of water per week, either manually or through rainfall until sod is firmly established and has rooted down.
Established sod should be watered when the grass shows signs of wilting, and then should be saturated to a depth
www.saratogasodfarm.com /preparations   (859 words)

  
 BOYD SOD FARM -Satisfied Customers
No, Boyd Sod Farm does not sell seed, but will be happy to lead you in the right direction based on what your are looking for.
During the summer months, when it is extremely hot, you want to lay sod within a day, maybe two days of being cut.
When sod is first laid, you must water at least one inch a day for the first two to three weeks.
control.fordtechnologies.com /domains/boydsodfarm/index.cfm?fuseaction=BoydSodFarm.faqs   (863 words)

  
 Starting Sod
Sod can provide a lawn in a shorter time than seed.
Sodding can be done when the soil is dry enough to work
Sod laid on a slope can be held in place with wooden
www.ggearth.com /starting_sod.htm   (217 words)

  
 How to Plant a Lawn From Sod - eHow.com
Purchase fresh sod at a local nursery or garden center, or have it delivered from a local sod farm.
Lay the sod on dry soil to avoid a muddy mess.
When laying sod, kneel on a piece of plywood so you don't disturb soil or damage sod, and use kneepads to keep your knees from getting sore.
www.ehow.com /how_4190_plant-lawn-sod.html   (627 words)

  
 The Northern Great Plains: Sod Homes
The sod squares, cut from the soil, had long grass roots in them and thus were tough yet flexible.
Not only were the walls constructed of sod, but most roofs as well, which sometimes led to wet bedding and clothes after a heavy rain.
The sod homes proved to be cool in the hot summer and warm in the winter.
memory.loc.gov /ammem/award97/ndfahtml/hult_sod.html   (336 words)

  
 Sod Off dot com - insulting digital postcards
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Please go here if you have a postcard to collect.
Go here for an explanation of a digital postcard, our service and what 'sod off' means.
www.sodoff.com   (119 words)

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