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Welcome to Turf's Up!

Hello,
I'm Tara Scheve, co-owner of Turf's Up along with my husband, Tom and three boys, Thomas, Bill and Chris and we would be doing the seeding on your project personally.

We recently purchased Turf's Up from my father, Bill Schaefer. All of us have worked with him over the years and have gained the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully run Turf's Up.

Turf's Up was started mid-1980's in the Adirondacks of Upstate NY. In 1991 Mr. Schaefer moved Turf's Up to Sarasota. He was one of the first Hydroseeders in the area and it took some time to prove that Hydroseeding is a cost effective alternative to sod and drill seeding. It caught on and today is widely accepted as a great way of grassing and erosion control.

Our clients vary from homeowners, municipalities, road builders, building contractors, sod companies and site developers.

Each job is different and has its own unique challenges.

We've hydroseeded a large variety of interesting projects: churches, schools, airports, environmental clean-up, canals, lakes, golf courses, water treatment plants, developments, farms and homes to name a few! We even once worked in a nudist colony.....Oh my!

We cover the following Countys: Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee. Cities including Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Brandon, Arcadia, Tarpon Springs, Venice, Englewood, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Orlando and Ocala. We will travel farther for sizeable jobs.

We are a family owned and operated business with a hands on attitude. Our company is well equipped for that backyard project, horse pasture, or large acreage hydroseeding. As we work with several quality sod companies we can easily accommodate a seed plus sod project. Taking pride in our fast service and a clean job, we're always happy to answer your questions and give a price quote. Fully licensed and insured we look forward to serving you!

Sincerely,
Tara Scheve
Owner
Turf's Up Hydroseeding Plus, Inc
(941) 586-0831

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All you need to know about Hydroseeding

HYDROSEEDING
There's a better way to install residential and commercial lawns -- hydroseeding. This process used by professional turfmen in many areas to install premium lawns is rapidly gaining recognition throughout the country.

WHAT IS HYDROSEEDING?

Hydroseeding is a process of mixing seed, fertilizer and fiber-mulch with water to be sprayed onto designated lawn areas. The mix is made using correct proportions inside a tank. The process is less than half the cost of sod!

THE BENEFITS

Higher percentage of seeds germinate faster.
Grass plants survive longer.
Soil erosion is greatly reduced.
Distribution of seed, fertilizer and mulch is uniform.
Improves versatility to seed tough areas, i.e irregular slopes or berms, ditches and narrow strips.
Seed mixes are tailored to the site according to sun exposure and lawn usage.
No masking is necessary for walkways, flowerbeds, walls and construction obstacles.
Mulch turns to humus becoming integral part of soil.
Lawns develop more plush and full.

WHY IS HYDROSEEDING DIFFERENT!

Germination: Mixing seeds, fertilizer and mulch together leads to encapsulation within water-retaining mulch. Since seeds require moisture and warmth to germinate, the process causes "jump start" in the growth cycle.

Chemistry: The fertilizer (and lime or sulphur if needed) placed in solution, quickly adjusts the existing soil chemistry to provide for sturdy grass plant growth.
Grass roots develop in chemically balanced soil, thereby enjoying a stimulus when needed most.

Moisture control: The fiber mulch retains water longer than straw and many other mulches. It acts as a soil stabilizer to slow down water and wind erosion. Reduces surface evaporation from the soil. Provides outstanding germinating medium as it traps moisture around the seeds, as well as wicks moisture to the seed - crucial for grass root formation.

Value: The carefully proportioned materials mixed together thoroughly together in a homogeneous slurry provides an idea medium for:
Fast and efficient application
Quicker germination
Higher percentage of germination
Uniform coverage
Rapid plant growth
Plush lawn

Eventually, the mulch becomes humus added to the soil. The end result -- a lush, long lasting lawn at a most reasonable cost without the negatives of dry seeding with separate applications of fertilizer, seed and straw.

Tips from the Turf-Pros

After Hydroseeding:

For best results keep moist for at least 30 days.
Mow at 3 to 4 inches.
Do not leave clumps of mowing on top of new grass (mulching mowers are best).
Do not now more than 1/3 of grass height at a time. Many lawns are damaged by mowing too short.

Fertilization:

Good Bahia lawns and pastures require feeding at least 2 times a year (3 times even better).
Fertilize 1 time about 6 weeks after hydroseeding! Use 6 lbs of 16-4-8 per 1,000 Sq. Ft.
16-4-8 with all trace minerals, and at least 25% of slow release nitrogen. The rate of 250 lbs per acre (43,560 sq ft) gives the required 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 sq ft.
Use the best (it pays).
Best time to fertilize is fall (Oct-Nov) and spring(Feb-Apr).
Do not fertilize during excessively dry periods.

Problems or Questions? Contact us at 941.586.0831