“During 20+ year in the industry, I couldn’t be happier with the product and service provided by J. and the entire team at Green Horizons as we embark in a major renovation heading into the ‘24 United States Women’s Open. The project started two years ago as we began converting our walk paths and intermediate cuts around greens to HGT maintained at 3/4 of inch. The establishment has received rave reviews not only from my membership but from the USGA on aesthetics and playability. This past winter we began the second phase with a bunker and tee renovation in which we are using GH Tall Fescue for the surrounds. Again, in 20+ years I couldn’t be more impressed with the density, spring green up and weed free turf. I’m excited on a continued growing relationship with Green Horizons as we soon take the national stage showcasing our combined talents.”
GRASS FOR SPORTS & ATHLETIC FIELDS
Not all grass is created equal! When you're looking for sod to cover a sports field, you'll want to choose grass that is strong, highly tolerant to traffic, disease resistant, and green in the early spring when outdoor sports are underway.
Here are Green Horizons Turf Farm, we carry a number of sod options that are ideal for athletic fields, including HGT Kentucky Bluegrass, 365SS Kentucky Bluegrass and Top of the Valley Tall Fescue. You can learn more about these grass varieties below.
Why Choose Natural Grass for Sports Fields
While some athletic facilities choose to invest in artificial turf, there are numerous advantages to choosing live grass for sports fields. Natural grass won't overheat like artificial turf, providing a cooler playing surface for athletes even on the sunniest days. Some studies have shown that natural grass may be the safer choice for athletes, as artificial turf has also been shown to contribute to higher rates of injury. Additionally, sod is an all natural, environmentally-friendly product, while turf is difficult to reuse or recycle when it reaches the end of its useful life, and contains chemicals and fragments that cause microplastic pollution.
While each sports facility should choose their field coverage based on their needs and values, we think natural, locally-grown sod is the superior choice!
High Quality Natural Grass Coverage for Athletic Fields
If you're in the market for sports field coverage in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we can help! Get in touch with us today or give us a call at (304)-725-2895 and we'd be happy to help you choose the ideal grass coverage for your athletic facility.
HGT Kentucky Bluegrass
365ss Kentucky Bluegrass
Top of the valley
tall fescue
HGT especially shines as a sports turfgrass base, providing the extreme traffic tolerance and recovery managers need:
lighter than most bluegrasses; ability to stripe when mowed
great traffic tolerance and recovery
wide range of disease resistance
fine texture
early spring green up
365ss is a revolutionary new bluegrass blend that offers the best of what is preferred by sports turf professionals:
extremely fast to germinate and establish
superior sod strength
dark green in color
holds up to extreme wear and traffic, recovering quickly between games