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Kelowna, BC (250) 765-4240
Welcome to Macdonnell Turf Farms
We are a family owned and operated turf farm located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and have been producing quality turf grass for over 25 years.
Our goal at Macdonnell Turf is to provide you with the best quality product at an equally competitive price. We believe our experience and dedication to constantly improving our turf quality is what sets us apart from the rest.
We grow and supply only the finest quality sod, a hybrid Kentucky Bluegrass blend that is in a class by itself. Kentucky Bluegrass is a drought tolerant, low maintenance turf grass that thrives in the hot Okanagan Climate.
Friendly service, quality sod and dependability is what you can expect from all of us at Macdonnell Turf Farms.
Commercial & Residential pick-up or Delivery
Specially Grown for the Okanagan Climate
Family Owned & Operated
fresh sod cut to order
Setting the Standard for Superior Drought Tolerant Turf Since 1987
Install Guide 
Fresh Sod Cut Daily (250) 765-4240
Site Preparation Site Preparation
Typically sod can be planted anytime during the growing season; as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring - right up to late fall. You only have one shot at getting this step right!
You MUST have at least 6”-8” of good quality topsoil. This is where your turf roots will grow be sure they’ll have room! Make sure is it free of all weeds and debris.
After you have leveled your site and brought your topsoil up to within 1” of all sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, etc, then apply a quality turf-starter fertilizer (high ‘middle’ number) and water it in.
You should now have a smooth, damp area with sufficient nutrients for root growth on which to lay down your turf.
Turf Installation Turf Installation
Try to start at your furthest point so you are not walking on the turf as you lay it. Develop a brick like pattern by starting your first row with a whole roll, and your second with a 1/2 piece.
This prevents your seams from being one continuous line. If you have a steep area, lay your turf up and down the hill, not horizontal, this way your seams will not separate.
Watering Watering
The first watering is the MOST important. This does two things; it waters the turf and also helps to settle and remove air pockets under the sod. Water your sod heavier for the first time, and then maintain a balance between wet and damp for about 10 days.
Once the turf has rooted and is well attached to the soil, reduce the frequency of your watering. Less frequent, heavier waterings will encourage deeper turf roots, as they will instinctively grow deeper in search of more moisture.
Mowing and Maintenance Mowing & Maintenance
When your new turf is ready for its first trim, it is VERY important not to cut it too short! Maintain a minimum mowing height of 2.5” for our Okanagan turf types. Mowing any shorter will rob your grass of available energy from the sun and shrink your root system.
Mowing taller at 2.5" - 3” creates a healthier lawn, reducing the opportunity of foreign grasses and weed seeds to penetrate and germinate in your new lawn. Mow often, with a sharp mower blade, taking off no more than 1/3 of the leaf to avoid stressing the grass.
Feeding your New Turf Feeding Your New Lawn
The turf-starter you put down before laying your turf will help get your roots established. After about the 3rd week it is time to supply your new lawn with nitrogen to maintain its health & vitality. Turfgrass should be fed small amounts of fertilizer every 5-7 weeks throughout the growing season to maintain color, thickens and heartiness.
If you begin to notice any foreign plans such as broadleaf or weedy grasses, it is important to act quickly. Poor quality topsoil, airborne seeds, animals and birdfeeders can all contribute to weed populations.
For help identifying and controlling any weed, disease or turfgrass pest problem, call Nutri-Lawn at 250-769-5585. They have the knowledge and experience to handle all your lawn care needs.
- Site Preparation
- Turf Installation
- Watering
- Mowing and Maintenance
- Feeding your New Turf
Macdonnell Turf Farms - August 2011
Contact 
Macdonnell Turf Farms
3345 Bulman Road
Kelowna, BC
V1X 7V1 Canada
Phone: (250) 765-4240
Fax: (250) 765-4275
macturf_shaw.ca
Heading N on Hwy 97 N:
•Turn RIGHT off of HWY 97 onto Hereron Road
•Quickly make first LEFT onto Bulman Road
•We are the first property on your RIGHT hand side, look for Macdonnell Turf sign
•Drive down long driveway and over bridge, turf pick-up is at the end of the driveway at the white two-story house. Please wait and someone will greet you shortly :- )
Heading S on Hwy 97 N:
•Turn LEFT off of HWY 97 onto Hereron Road
•Quickly make first LEFT onto Bulman Road
•We are the first property on your RIGHT hand side, look for Macdonnell Turf sign
•Drive down long driveway and over bridge, turf pick-up is at the end of the driveway at the white two-story house. Please wait and someone will greet you shortly :- )
