The HOME Show

W.B., Jacob, & Michele, Bass Sod Farm

Stop waiting for seed to grow! Join Rich Roth and HOME magazine editor Jen Redmond on The HOME Show as they talk with W.B. Bass, Michele, and Jacob from Bass Sod Farm about the “ultimate makeover” for your yard.

If your lawn is currently brown, patchy, or overtaken by weeds, this interview explains how to achieve a lush, green carpet in a single day. From choosing the right grass type for the Virginia climate to the “make-or-break” rules of initial watering, the team at Bass Sod Farm covers it all.

Key Topics Covered:

Fescue vs. Warm Season Grass: Understanding why Fescue stays green year-round while Bermuda and Zoysia go dormant.

Spring Planting Timelines: Why now (March/April) is the ideal time to install Fescue before the July heat.

The Prep Work: How to properly clear your lot down to bare dirt and use topsoil for successful rooting.

Watering 101: Why you need to saturate new sod immediately and how to manage without an irrigation system.

Sod vs. Seed: How sod eliminates a year’s worth of weed management and “babying” new grass.

Guest Expert: W.B. Bass – Bass Sod Farm Contact Michele for an estimate at 434-219-2277 or visit basssodfarm.com.

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