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About TPI
According to the U.S Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, Census of Agriculture 2007, the U.S. turfgrass sod industry experienced a considerable increase in both acres in turfgrass sod production and overall sales over a five year period....
TPI Board of Trustees
2009-2010 TPI Board of Trustees and Officers...
TPI Member Benefits
Click HERE to see what members are saying about TPI Exclusive Membership Benefits and Services The business of operating a turfgrass sod farm can be more challenging today than ever before....
TPI Staff
To Email a Staff Member: First Initial and then Last Name@TurfgrassSod.org Kirk Hunter Executive Director khunter@turfgrasssod.org Den Gardner Turf News Editor dgardner@turfgrasssod.org Lynn Grooms...
Surveys
TPI 2006 Farm Equipment Survey, TPI 2007 Farm Profile Survey, 2009 Turfgrass Sod Industry and Business Forecast...
USDA Ag Census Reports
2007 USDA AG Census Report: a complete state-by-state breakdown that reflects the number of turfgrass sod farms, acreage and dollar sales as reported to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)....
TPI Logos and Standards
Promote your affiliation with TPI by incorporating the TPI logo on your stationary, business cards, signage, vehicles, advertising, marketing and promotional materials. Take advantage of TPI’s high visibility and ever-increasing impressions in consumer/tr...
About Turf News
Turf News is the only magazine devoted exclusively to turfgrass sod production. With 30+ years in the industry, Turf News is the official bi-monthly publication of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI)....
2010 Turf News Magazine Media Planning Guide
Turf News is published bi-monthly (6 issues per year) by Turfgrass Producers International. It is the single most effective marketing tool for reaching turfgrass farm owners and managers worldwide....
FAQ's about Turfgrass Sod
Establishing A Lawn. When’s the best time to establish a lawn? Turfgrass sod can be installed year-round, even on frozen ground, if turfgrass sod is available; however, sodding during the heat of summer will require more water than during cooler periods...
Research Studies
The Lawn Institute has been one of the most respected authorities in North America among turf professionals and scientists for monitoring, reporting, and interpreting the latest advances in turfgrass research, landscape horticulture, and agronomic science...
TPI Partner Programs
Find information on TPI member cost-saving programs and other member exclusive material....
Turf Big Roll Installation Guide
Turf Big Roll Brochure - High Resolution Turf Big Roll Brochure - Low Resolution Turf Big Roll Brochure - Low Resolution without Background...
Turfgrass Information File (TGIF)
TPI Members Get Exclusive Worldwide Access to Turfgrass Science Information through TGIF. The Turf Information Center (TIC) located at Michigan State University maintains a turf database called the Turfgrass Information File (TGIF). This database contains...
Water Right Publication
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE WATER Everywhere Dr. H. Marc Cathey Introduction Chapter IV / Page 15 Economic Value and Benefits of Responsible Landscape Management Chapter I / Page 3 The Scope of Water Problems: Qua...
How Turfgrass affects the Environment
How Turfgrass affects the Environment OUR PRECIOUS PLANET Being A True Environmentalist Begins Right Under Our Feet Turfgrass -- Functional, Recreational & Aesthetic The earth has been good to us, but we haven't always been g...
Natural Grass and Artificial Turf: Separating Myths and Facts Booklet
Natural Grass and Artificical Turf: Separating Myths and Facts Booklet...
Our Precious Planet
How Turfgrass affects the Environment OUR PRECIOUS PLANET Being A True Environmentalist Begins Right Under Our Feet Turfgrass -- Functional, Recreational & Aesthetic The earth has been good to us, but we haven't always been good to it....
Self-Scoring Method How to Establish a Lawn
Properly established and maintained lawns are a life-time investment, adding to the value of the property, its safe, clean and enjoyable use and even a benefit to the environment as the tightly inter-woven plants of a mature lawn clean the air by releasin...
Serious Questions About New-Generation Artificial Turf That Require Answers
Serious Questions About New-Generation Artificial Turf That Require Answers In order to make fiscally and environmentally sound decisions regarding the potential purchase and installation of artificial turf in their communities, decision makers...
Soil Preparation for a Beautiful Lawn
There is no better time to enhance lawn's ultimate beauty and success than by improving the soil before any planting takes place. Benefits of Proper and Complete Soil Preparation Improved Uniformity Increased Density Faster recovery from...
Stop Erosion From Ruining Your Property
The Problem: Seeing your yard wash away, bit by bit, with every downpour. On a small scale--erosion is unsightly, unsafe and will reduce the value of your property, significantly. On a large scale--erosion causes serious environmental problems that cou...
The Basic Grasses
Turf Specifications and maintenance for the basic 8 grass species: Bermudagrass, Centipedegrass, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Ryegrass, St. Augustinegrass, Tall Fescue, and Zoysiagrass....
The Dream Lawn Is Yours In Hours With Turfgrass Sod
The Dream Lawn Is Yours In Hours With Turfgrass Sod The many benefits of turfgrass sod Instant Beauty & Instant Value with Turfgrass Sod Within just a few hours, turfgrass sod transforms a yard from bare soil to a living carpe...
Turf Installation Guide
Cultivated turf allows you to enjoy a lawn of instant beauty and maturity without the usual time-consuming hassles of seeding. When purchasing turfgrass sod, consult a member of the Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) in your area, to be assured that...
Turfgrass Sod Controls Erosion
You Can Help Control Erosion, and Improve the Environment! Erosion Control for Consumers To learn how to control erosion in your own backyard, click image. Erosion Control for Professionals To learn how to control erosion in your next p...
Turfgrass Sod vs. Other Erosion Control Methods
Studies show that turfgrass sod stops erosion immediately . . . unlike grass seed, mulch or blankets. Erosion control eliminates the cost of erosion control failures. Cost / Benefit Analysis of Turfgrass Sodding for Control Ero...
Water - When...How...How Much
Water is essential to all life...too little water and we die, too much and we drown. The same is true of the grass in our lawns. Water makes up 70% to 80% of the weight of our lawn grasses and the clippings alone are nearly 90% water. While most people ar...
Why Are Most Lawns Soddded?
Is a sod lawn less work? 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 grown under expert supervision from ei...
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