Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chanshare Sod Farms Water Wise, Drought-Tolerant Turf for Utah and the Intermountain Region. ## Posts - [Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/tips/) - [Barnyard Grass and Foreign Grass Weed Control](https://www.chanshare.com/watergrass/) - This video explains what watergrass is and how to control it. The same recommendation is given for other foreign grasses. The active pesticide recommended in the video is Quinclorac. - [May Day! May Day! Dandelions are going down!](https://www.chanshare.com/may-day-may-day-dandelions-are-going-down/) - May Lawn Care Tips I arrived home for lunch on Friday and my 4 year old girl called me over to the edge of the lawn. "Daddy, daddy. Come look at the pretty yellow flower!" I walked over and saw a solitary dandelion at the very edge of the lawn. As I bent down to - [What Do Car Seats Have to do With Lawn Care?](https://www.chanshare.com/what-do-car-seats-have-to-do-with-lawn-care/) - June Lawn Care Tips When I was first married I had a sporty little silver car with a sunroof. After several years and 2 kids, I graduated to another sporty silver car, this time a little larger so that we could fit 2 car seats. Next trade in forced me to give up on the - [Is An Electric Meat Cutter A Good Mother’s Day Gift?](https://www.chanshare.com/is-an-electric-meat-cutter-a-good-mothers-day-gift/) - July Lawn Care Tips For Mother’s Day, when I was 13, I decided to save up my allowance and get my mom a nice gift. I started saving and watching the newspaper ads in March to find just the right gift. A couple weeks before Mother’s Day I saw an ad which read, ‘Make Mom’s - [Right now is the best time to install sod!](https://www.chanshare.com/installsodnow/) - Early Spring and throughout Fall are the perfect times to install new sod! - [Water-Wise It™ - Brown Spots](https://www.chanshare.com/water-wise-it-brown-spots/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! What's the best way to fix a brown spots in your lawn? There are many causes for brown spots, not just under watering. So when you see a brown spot don't just default to watering your whole lawn. The first thing you should check is if - [Water-Wise It™ - Cool Season Lawns](https://www.chanshare.com/waterwiseitcoolseasonlawns/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! What watering schedule is best for a cool season lawn? Here is the recommended watering schedule for a cool season lawn. This schedule recommends applying the water in a single application if possible. Sandy loam soil is the best soil type to accomplish this, but follow - [Water-Wise It™ - Fertilizing Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/water-wise-it-fertilizing-tips/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! How often should I apply fertilizer to my landscape to keep it green? It actually depends on what kind of lawn you want, but if you want a Water-Wise lawn then 2 times should be enough for a perfectly green lawn. The fall application of fertilizer is - [Water-Wise It™ - Maintenance](https://www.chanshare.com/waterwiseitmaintenance/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! Maintaining a healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds and foreign grasses. Follow these maintenance tips to create a Healthy, Water-Wise Lawn. Having a perfectly weed free lawn is an unrealistic expectation and should not be something to get frustrated over, but measures definitely can - [Water-Wise It™ - Soil Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/wwisoiltips/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! Which type of soil offers the most balanced profile for water filtration and retention on a lawn? In Utah there are three basic soil profiles; Sand, Sandy Loam and Clay. To figure out what type of soil you have do a quick spit test. Take a - [Water-Wise It™ - Watering Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/wwiwater/) - Water Wise It ™ - Creating a Water-Wise Lawn! How much water does the average homeowner in Utah apply to their lawn each year? 50" IT DOESN'T TAKE THAT MUCH TO BE GREEN! How much water does it take to keep a healthy lawn green in Utah? Around 24"! Plants and lawn in a landscape - [April Lawn Care Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/april-lawn-care-tips-from-chanshare-farms/) - April lawn care tips from Chanshare Farms. Cool season grasses don't need as much care in the spring, but training your lawn to be water-wise starts now. - [Spring Lawn Care Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/spring-lawn-care-tips/) - March Lawn Care Tips from Chanshare Sod Farms - [July Lawn Care Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/july-lawn-care-tips/) - July Lawn Care Tips from Chanshare Sod Farms. - [August Lawn Care Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/august-lawn-care-tips/) - August Lawn Care Tips from Chanshare Sod Farms. - [Lawn Care Tips: Voles](https://www.chanshare.com/lawn-care-tips-voles/) - Lawn Care Tips from Chanshare Sod Farms. How to control Voles - [Burnt Sod](https://www.chanshare.com/burnt-sod/) - This short video shows what can happen when turf installation occurs at temperatures above 85 degrees. Watch the video to learn how to minimize the change of burnt sod. - [May Lawn Care Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/may-lawn-care-tips/) - Here are some tips for how to take care of your lawn in May. Now is a good time for fertilizer and grub control. Only water when the lawn needs it. - [Too hot for sod?](https://www.chanshare.com/too-hot-for-sod/) - The weather is starting to heat up (Finally!). Now is the time to sit back, relax and enjoy your new lawn. What? You're still looking at dirt? Why? It's still a really good time of year to lay sod. The heat we love so much just means that the grass needs a little more water. The nights - [Now that the Ark is docked again, should I water my lawn?](https://www.chanshare.com/now-that-the-ark-is-docked-again-should-i-water-my-lawn/) - With all the rain we've recently gotten, does your lawn need water? The best way to decide is to take a long screwdriver and push it into a few different spots in your yard. Does it slide into the ground easily? If it does then the soil is moist enough and does not need watering - [What to Look for in Quality Sod](https://www.chanshare.com/what-to-look-for-in-quality-sod/) - Knowledge comes with experience and yet if we don’t have the knowledge how are we going to get good experiences that don’t turn us completely away from the knowledge-gaining opportunities. Instead of wandering around blindly, you seek out others who already have the knowledge. And we are going to give what you so desperately need—some ## Pages - [Welcome To Chanshare Farms](https://www.chanshare.com/) - Chanshare Sod Farms is the only place in the Intermountain Region with Sand Based Sports Turf. We supply Water Wise Turf (TM) grown specifically for this region. - [Low Water Turf: DESERT GREEN by Chanshare Farms](https://www.chanshare.com/desertgreen/) - Chanshare's Desert Green is a low water domesticated blend of bluegrass which is well suited for low maintenance areas where mow heights can be longer and low water requirement is necessary. Cultivated to be low input this turf requires less than 17" of supplemental water annually. This low water turf is perfect for retention ponds, - [Drought Tolerant Turf: DESERT GOLD Native Crested Wheatgrass by Chanshare](https://www.chanshare.com/desertgold/) - Desert Gold by Chanshare Farms is a blend of Crested Wheatgrass with drought tolerant, Xeric Water Requirements. Desert Gold by Chanshare is excellent drought tolerant turf and can be used to create depth & design using turf as ground cover while maintaining xeric water requirements. Click here for the information sheet about Chanshare's Desert Gold. - [Residential Turf: DESERT SAGE by Chanshare - TWCA Certified](https://www.chanshare.com/desertsage/) - DESERT SAGE by Chanshare is a TWCA Certified blend of bluegrass that is water-wise, drought resistant and cultivated specifically for the Intermountain Region. TWCA Certified blends are proven to require up to 30% less water than other Bluegrass blends. Desert Sage™ is well suited for residential and commercial landscapes, parks and open spaces. It is - [TAHOMA 31 BERMUDAGRASS](https://www.chanshare.com/tahoma-31-bermudagrass/) - Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass is the optimal type of drought tolerant grass for the Wasatch Front requiring 50% less water than bluegrass and thriving in the summer. - [Architectural Specifications](https://www.chanshare.com/architectural-specifications/) - Here are the Architectural Specifications for Chanshare Sod. The first table of documents includes the complete specifications for CSI Section 02920 and Master Format Section 329200. The second table includes links to only the sod specifications. Complete Section Specifications Sod Specifications Only - [Get a Quote](https://www.chanshare.com/get-a-quote/) - What is it Worth? Want to know more about what Chanshare Farms can do for you personally? Fill in the information below and a Company Representative from your area will contact you within 24 hours. If you do not receive contact within 24 hours please call. - [Contact Form Test](https://www.chanshare.com/contact-form-test/) - [Golf Course Sod: PRESTIGE PRO by Chanshare](https://www.chanshare.com/golf-courses/) - Turf Above Par When perfection is vital, Utah's golf courses rely on Chanshare Farms for pristine fairways, tee boxes, greens, and roughs. The toughest critic of grass would be the golfer, where success is measured in every shot, and they won't be disappointed. From a full course down to a few spots that need to - [TWCA Turf: DESERT SAGE by Chanshare](https://www.chanshare.com/desertsage24/) - DESESRT SAGE by Chanshare Farms is certified drought tolerant by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA). The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance conducts independent analysis of objective data through a peer reviewed qualification process. TWCA Qualification is recognized in green building standards. TWCA Qualified turf is eligible for rebate in many cities across North America. Qualified drought - [Contact Us](https://www.chanshare.com/contact-us/) - WE HARVEST EVERY CHANCE WE GET, EVEN THROUGH WINTER MONTHS! If you are needing sod call the office and if no one answers leave a message. We are checking messages and will respond as quickly as we are able. WINTER HOURS STARTING DECEMBER: M-Th 9am-Noon In addition to supplying our Drought Tolerant, Water-Wise Turf to - [Weed, Pest, and Disease Control](https://www.chanshare.com/weed-pest-and-disease-control/) - The best way to control common turfgrass diseases is to develop a healthy lawn. In this chapter, you will learn that a 100 percent weed-free lawn is not a realistic expectation. Weeds can be controlled, but your level of weed control depends on your commitment and budget. Weed Control Even when countless hours and dollars - [RESIDENTIAL LAWN CARE](https://www.chanshare.com/residential-lawn-care/) - The following lawn care information is tailored for cool season lawns, specifically in the Inter mountain region. Click any of the links below to learn more. Benefits of lawn in our landscapes Lawn types in the Intermountain region Soil Types Soil Preparation Turfgrass Chioces Turfgrass Installation Turfgrass Maintenance Watering Guidelines Water Conservation Weed, Pest and - [Benefits of Lawn in our Landscapes](https://www.chanshare.com/benefits-of-lawn-in-our-landscapes/) - A well-designed yard brings an abundance of environmental, financial, and practical benefits! A landscaping scheme that uses turfgrass as its centerpiece creates an attractive contrast to a home’s hardscapes and allows easy access to plantings. Turfgrass is an inexpensive, natural, and clean option for groundcover. Below are some of the ways a healthy lawn pays - [Lawn Types in the Intermountain West](https://www.chanshare.com/lawn-types-in-the-intermountain-west/) - Curb appeal, play areas, and weed control are a few of the motivators for installing a lawn. However, not every lawn can serve every purpose. If you look closely, you will observe various lawn types in the world around you. Each of these types is the result of distinct seed blends and particular cultivation. Luxury - [Soil](https://www.chanshare.com/soil/) - Soils is composed of five ingredients – minerals, organic matter, living organisms, water, and air. Soil minerals are divided into three size classes - clay, silt, and sand. Soil texture is determined by the percentage of each of these particles present in the soil. Clay is very fine and compacts tightly together, while sand is - [Soil Preparation](https://www.chanshare.com/soil-preparation/) - Before laying sod or seeding your yard it is critical that you prepare your soil. A little extra effort before installation will result in decades of a happy, healthy lawn that is much easier to maintain. A properly prepared seedbed will help your turfgrass lawn become established more quickly and will require less irrigation. A - [Turfgrass Choices](https://www.chanshare.com/turfgrass-choices/) - Turfgrass varieties fall into two basic categories: cool season grass and warm season grass. This care guide caters to the Intermountain West and will focus mainly on cool season turfgrasses because our winters are too harsh for warm season grasses to thrive. Chanshare Farms recommends installing a blend of bluegrass. Ideally, your seed blend should - [Water Conservation](https://www.chanshare.com/water-conservation/) - Water Conservation With proper design, care, and management practices, a bluegrass lawn becomes a beautiful part of a water conserving landscape. Due to substantial research, experts agree that bluegrass watering can be cut by 50 percent by properly training your lawn. Less than 21 inches of supplemental water per year is all that is required. - [Watering Guidelines](https://www.chanshare.com/watering-guidelines/) - This chapter will outline your lawn’s relationship with water. Water makes up 70 to 80 percent of the weight of our turfgrass lawns and the clippings alone are nearly 90 percent water. It is wise to take the time to understand the reasons a turfgrass lawn requires varying doses of hydration during different stages of - [Turfgrass Installation Process - tips to install sod like a professional](https://www.chanshare.com/turfgrass-installation-process-tips-to-install-sod-like-a-professional/) - After you have prepared your soil and purchased your sod, it’s time to install it! This is the exciting part where your yard will be transformed from bare dirt, to a lush lawn. Chanshare Farms offers turfgrass sod installation services, using trained, experienced installers. The benefits of hiring professional turfgrass sod installers are many. They - [Turfgrass Maintenance](https://www.chanshare.com/turfgrass-maintenance/) - A lawn that is properly mowed, fertilized, and watered has far fewer problems. A well-kept lawn remains dense, attractive, and adds numerous benefits to your life. The First Mowing Wait at least a week to mow your newly installed turfgrass lawn. Mow new turfgrass sod diagonally to avoid seams. Cut the grass about 2-3 inches - [Notable Projects](https://www.chanshare.com/projects/) - Take a look at some of our notable projects. Fremont High School Practice Field Toro Fields at Zions Bank ReAL Academy Tuhaye Golf Course McKay Dee Hospital WSU Practice Soccer Field Vernal Temple - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - [Sports Turf: ROYAL BLUE by Chanshare](https://www.chanshare.com/royalblue/) - Royal Blue All Sport by Chanshare is cultivated for any sports field. Royal Blue All Sport turf by Chanshare is cultivated with a higher plant density so that it can withstand rigorous play without excess damage. Grown on a sandy medium prevents irrigation filtration issues. Royal Blue All Sport by Chanshare has been instaled on - [How to Overseed a Lawn](https://www.chanshare.com/how-to-overseed-a-lawn/) - Cool Season Grasses have a growth cycle that is most active in the Spring and Fall. Therefore overseeding will have the highest likelyhood of success if done while temperatures are generally more moderate and natural moisture is more prevalent. Kentucky Bluegrass is a cool season grass which takes about 14-21 days to germinate therefore you - [Commercial Turf](https://www.chanshare.com/commercialturf/) - Chanshare's Commercial Sod Drought Tolerant, Water Wise Bluegrass Turf for the Intermountain Region By using ten of the highest-rated grass seeds from the National Seed Trials (www.ntep.org) according to NTEP, our special-blend seed mixes provide the finest quality in sod in the Intermountain Region. With our own certified herbicide/pesticide specialist on-staff, we can grow the best - [Residential Lawns](https://www.chanshare.com/residential-lawns/) - Residential Sod from Chanshare Farms Chanshare's Imperial Blue is drought tolerant bluegrass sod Click here to download our Residential Lawn Care Guide Chanshare has been installing residential lawns since 1979. Our Imperial Blue blend of Bluegrass is specially formulated for Residential Lawns and other medium traffic areas. Imperial Blue contains a seed blend which green - [Maintenance](https://www.chanshare.com/golf-courses/maintenance/) - Fill In The Blanks Don't let a few unsightly spots on your course keep it from its championship potential. With Chanshare Farm's unmatched quality sod, you can replace any problem areas with healthy growing grass for good. - [Design Build](https://www.chanshare.com/golf-courses/design-build/) - Add a Designer Touch In order to create the perfect course you need the perfect grass. By choosing Utah's Finest, Chanshare Farms, you will be guaranteeing your future as a profitable course right from the start. We will custom grow sod to your specifications using seed blends, fertilizers, and harvesting according to your personal request. - [Why Sod?](https://www.chanshare.com/golf-courses/why-sod/) - In many cases, Chanshare Farms can have your Utah golf course ready for play in under 30 days from installation, and in some instances as little as 7 days. Installing sod, rather than seeding, on your course will eliminate grow-in time, can add 1 year to your revenue, and lessen your water usage. Sod will - [Quick Tips](https://www.chanshare.com/tips/quick-tips/) - Sign up for Monthly Yard Care Tips Here! July Tips As temperatures rise to around 90 degrees, cool season grasses will decrease root growth and blade growth and go relatively dormant. If you have followed our watering schedules you should be able to keep your lawn green while watering 1" every 6-7 days. 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