Apgar Turf Farm grows and installs Delaware Certified Sod. The sod we offer was created and tested to be resistant to disease, drought tolerant, and thrive in the Delmarva and mid-Atlantic regions.
Apgar Turf Farm, Inc. has evolved from a lawn care business founded by Arnold A. Apgar in 1976, and grew with a 7 acre field initiated by his son, John H. Apgar. John graduated from the University of Delaware in 1978 from the College of Agriculture with a degree in plant science, landscape and turf management. This family run business now has three generations working side by side. So you can be sure that we know grass!
The business has grown to where we are producing approximately 100 acres of sod. The business was established because there was a need for quality sod that was not being met, so we decided to grow our own. We are members of Turf Producers International, as well as the Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association. We are also proud members of the National Federation of Independent Business.
With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our sod, our dependability, reliability, consistent service and quality of work. We wouldn't sell sod to our customers if we wouldn't install and use it ourselves.
Smyrna, DE 19977
Green Acres Turf Farm, LLC is owned and operated by Youmans family members Lynn Youmans, Gary Youmans, Robert A. Youmans, Sr.(Bob) and Robert A. Youmans, Jr.(Alex). Lynn and Bob are Identical twin Brothers that have been operating a partnership producing various farm products since Bob’s return home from the Korean Conflict. Alex graduated from Clemson University in 1982 and was followed by his brother Gary in 1986. They both returned to the family farm after graduating from Clemson and began their careers in Agriculture. While the family has adjusted to changing economic and environmental conditions along the way, dedication producing the highest quality product in an environmentally responsible manner is a family trait passed down from past generations and continues today.
The year 2000 marked the first shipment of sod from Green Acres Turf Farm, LLC. Growing from a 200 acre turf farm in 2000 to around 1500 acres today, Green Acres has earned a place as a reliable supplier of premium turf grass for the landscape, sports and golf industries in South Carolina and parts of Georgia and North Carolina. Along with quality, service is a top priority at Green Acres. We have 14 company owned trucks equipped with forklifts ready to serve your needs. While owning and staffing these trucks and forklifts specifically for delivering sod is very expensive, we have found this necessary to provide on time deliveries and the level of service needed by our clients. Using our own trucks and drivers instead of independent contractors also insures that for your protection, trucks and drivers delivering to you are adequately permitted, licensed and insured.
Furman, SC 29921