Although weeds don’t necessarily damage most types of lawns, they oftentimes hurt the aesthetic appeal of your home or business and will usually spread very quickly, making them even harder to manage. Despite these difficulties, there are a variety of methods that you can use to kill existing weeds and prevent them from returning in [...]
A type of renovation that’s becoming increasingly popular for many homeowners is that of a backyard renovation that transforms the area into a complete outdoor retreat. If you love to spend time among nature and enjoy the outdoors, this type of renovation may be perfect for you and would certainly add value to your home [...]
If you manage a sports field of any kind, from a soccer field to a baseball field, you’ll want to prepare this field for the winter so that it remains in good condition and continues to be usable during the chilly winter months. With the changing of the seasons, fields must also adapt so that [...]
With each passing year, new trends and ideas come to the forefront of the landscape industry, paving the way for intriguing yards with new and improved setups that appeal to the modern homeowner. Even a homeowner who’s made twenty alterations and changes to their lawn over the years will still be looking for the latest [...]
When to water, how much water to use, what time to water, and under what conditions are detrimental factors for the results of your watering efforts. An inappropriate irrigation strategy can cause your lawn to brown quicker and be less resistant to adverse conditions. How much or how long? It is inappropriate for us to [...]
For a lawn to reach its true potential, it needs to consist of premium sod that stays green and healthy all year. Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper or are new to the business, there are a myriad of different sod types that your customer could request. As a reputable sod supplier, we offer a couple [...]
The transition from harvested sod to a beautiful lawn will not be successful without planning, preparation/installation, and continued maintenance after the installation. Following these steps and tips can be the key to protecting your investment in new sod. Planning There are three important logistical issues that require planning: quantity, weather, and transportation. First, it is [...]
Whether you’re getting ready to provide a prospective customer with a landscaping project, or a do-it-yourself homeowner, you’ll want to use the highest quality materials, tools, and equipment to get the job done. No landscaping project is complete without making sure that the lawn you’re working on is a healthy one that’s thick and lush [...]
At Dunteman Turf Farms, we have been serving the greater Chicago area since 1986. We have the knowledge, experience, and committed staff to keep your piece of green beautiful and healthy. We are a sod farm based in Elburn, Illinois, but we are a turf supplier for almost all of the west suburbs, including DeKalb, [...]