Questions about Council Growers Sod
What is Council Growers Sod?
Council Growers Sod is a family-owned sod farm located in Ruskin, Florida, that has been in business since 1988, growing and selling turfgrass and groundcover varieties such as Empire Zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, Bahia, and Perennial Peanut to residential, wholesale, and commercial customers in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota metro areas.
What makes Council Growers Sod different from competitors?
The farm distinguishes itself by cutting sod to order the day of or the afternoon before delivery, ensuring freshness, and by growing their own grasses in sand-based soils that match local conditions rather than simply brokering sales like some competitors.
Where are the farm locations and what areas are served?
The business operates out of two locations: an original farm in Wimauma, Hillsborough County, and a Parrish farm in Manatee County, allowing them to serve the entire Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties with lower freight charges.
What specific sod varieties are available for purchase?
Customers can choose from nine specific sod varieties including Empire Zoysia, Seville St. Augustine, Bitter Blue St. Augustine, Floratam St. Augustine, Native Seashore Paspalum, Bahia, ProVista, Bimini Bermuda, and four types of Perennial Peanut including Ecoturf and Brooksville 67.
How can customers place an order for sod?
Ordering can be done online for 1 to 16 pallets, or by calling (813) 633-8665 for larger orders, with options for farm pickup, delivery, or installation services.
What are the business hours for the sod farm and garden center?
The sod farm operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, while the garden center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
What new facility has been added to the business?
A new garden center has opened at the Ruskin location, providing additional services alongside the main sod farm operations.
Who owns and operates Council Growers Sod?
The Council family has been farming in the Tampa Bay area for four generations, with the current operation founded by Pat and Jean Council, who continue to provide wisdom and experience to the business.
What additional tools and services are provided to customers?
The farm offers a sod calculator for customers planning their projects, along with sod maintenance guidance and a garden center to support their landscaping needs.
What do reviewers praise about the business?
One reviewer, Cathy G., praised the company for showing up on time, doing what they said they would do, and charging what they said they would charge, giving it a 5 out of 5 stars.
How does the business support customers after the sale?
The farm provides detailed instructions on both pre and post sod installation to ensure customers feel comfortable with their investment in a new lawn.
What philosophy guides the sales process?
The farm aims to avoid rushing customers into a quick sale, focusing instead on honesty and ensuring the turf is the right plant for the given area.
How does the farm ensure the quality and freshness of the sod?
The business emphasizes that they are the closest sod farm to Tampa, cutting sod fresh out of the field generally the morning or afternoon before pickup, delivery, or installation.
How can I contact Council Growers Sod?
You can reach Council Growers Sod by phone at 9467467578 or by e-mail at [email protected].
What is the official website of Council Growers Sod?
The official website of Council Growers Sod is freshsod.com.
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About Council Growers Sod
Council Growers Sod is a Tampa-area sod farm that has been in business since 1988, growing and selling turfgrass and groundcover varieties such as Empire Zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, Bahia, and Perennial Peanut. The farm serves residential, wholesale, and commercial customers in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota metro areas, offering fresh-cut sod with pickup, delivery, or installation options. They also supply sod to golf courses, municipal and public works projects, lawn care companies, and landscapers. Additional services include sod installation, a garden center, sod maintenance guidance, and a sod calculator for customers planning their projects.
- Website
- freshsod.com
- Phone
- 9467467578
- [email protected]
- Address
- 3226 24th St SE, Ruskin, Florida, 33570, US
