Welcome to Zander Sod’s Almanac
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The Environmental Benefits of a Well-Maintained Lawn
How natural grass supports the environment, improves your space and enhances everyday life. A healthy lawn does more than improve curb appeal. Well-maintained natural grass offers a wide range of environmental benefits, many of which are often overlooked. From improving air quality to protecting soil health, a living lawn plays a vital role in your […]
DIY vs. Professional Sod Installation: What’s Right for You?
Compare the benefits of installing sod yourself or hiring a pro. Fresh sod can quickly transform your outdoor space, but the results depend on how it’s installed. Whether you want to take on the project yourself or bring in a professional crew, here are a few key points to consider before deciding. 1. Skill and […]
Lawn Care 101: Watering & Fertilizing Your New Sod
Essential tips to keep your lawn healthy and thriving from day one. Installing fresh sod is an exciting first step, but to ensure it establishes properly, it needs a little extra attention. Water and fertilizer play a vital role in helping new sod take root and grow strong. Watering Your New Sod Newly installed […]
Home Lawn Renovation Project: What You Need to Know before Getting Starting
FAQs to Help You Make the Smart Purchase! When you decide you are going to renovate your lawn, there are several questions to ask yourself first to determine the scope of the project: Budget & Soil Composition How much money do I want to invest in my property? Am I looking for short or long […]
The Best Grass Varieties for Shade and Sun for Ontario Home Lawns
Recommendations for Specific Sod Types Based on Property Needs Depending on the environment where you are looking to lay sod, will determine the type that has the best chance for success. For Sunny Locations, Consider: Kentucky Bluegrass This is the standard sod type for homeowner lawns because it is not only winter hardy but it […]
Microclimates: What Factors Contribute to Successful Growth of Ontario Natural Grass
Top 3 Conditions that Affect the Survival Rate of Turf What is a microclimate? Simply, it is the environment down at the level of the grass plant. There are many factors that affect this and they vary greatly within a geographical area, within a town and even within a lawn or field. The point is, […]
The Lowdown on the Best Fertilizers for Home Lawns in Ontario
Fertilizer 101: What Nutrients Contribute to the Healthy Growth of Plants Ever wonder what a plant does with fertilizer? Or what processes happen for plants to root, grow and develop? It isn’t all that different from us really. There is a food source that is taken up and nutrients extracted and dispersed to different areas […]
Guidelines to Overseeding Your Home Lawn – Everything You Wanted to Know and More
Your Guide to Maximize Seed Germination and Success Do you have areas of your lawn that are thin or bare or damaged? These are some reasons we overseed. Another reason is that a thick, healthy lawn will always be your best defense against weeds. When should we overseed? Spring and Fall are the best times […]
5 Expert Tips for Preparing Your Lawn for Spring in Ontario
Zander Sod’s Top Tips for Establishing a Lush Lawn as the Weather Warms As the snow melts, how do we set up our lawn for Spring success? Here are some tips: Rake the Grass & Over-seed Bare Patches Thoroughly collect and remove any debris, senescing leaves or organic matter. Any debris on the grass […]
BIGYELLOWBAG CANADA DAY PROMOTION!
Buy a BigYellowBag of soil or mulch between June 30th – July8th to receive $5 off and Zander Sod will donate $5 to our local Food Banks! Visit the BigYellowBag section of our website to place your order. Please use: ECANADA23 at checkout.