We Grow It. You Unroll It.
About Us
Our History At A Glance
In 1945 Joe Ludema just back from World War II started growing onions in the rich muck fields of Clarksville Michigan. Then in 1966 he grew a field of sod, a little test run. Which brings us to our first year 1967. The sod was cut using a Ryan Sod Cutter and lift truck. Now in our 40th year we are using a TREBRO Auto Stack Harvester, which not only cuts the sod but rolls and stacks it onto a pallet. Ludema and Boyink Sod Farm is now run by father and son team Larry and Joe Boyink, son-in-law and grandson of Joe Ludema.
| Then | Now | Change | |
| Sod (sq ft) | 1971: $0.047 | 2008: $0.14 & up | 198% |
| Land Taxes for 40 acres | 1972: $204 | 2005: $986 | 383% |
| Fertilizer (lb) | 1975: $0.07 | 2008: $0.45 | 545% |
| Seed (lb) | 1975: $1.70 | 2006: $2.50 | 47% |
| Gas (per Gallon) | 1978:$0.59 | 2008: $4 + | 578% |
Owners
- Larry and Patricia Boyink
- Joe and Tisha Boyink
Sod Quality And On-Time Deliveries Are Our Top Priorities
Our sod is fertilized and sprayed for weeds on a monthly basis to make it thick, dark green and weed free. Regular mowing every 3-4 days is also very important; this is the most time consuming task of sod care.
Of our 250 acre farm about 1/2 of the sod is ready to cut each year. With the other 1/2 in its maturing stage or ready to be seeded. It takes about 9 months for the sod to be ready to be harvested.
We have three semi-tractors that can haul from 9,800 to 12,600 sq ft each, while at the same time carrying a hi-lo to unload the sod and spot it around the area to be sodded.
We are well known with landscape professionals through-out Southwestern Michigan for our flexible scheduling and on-time deliveries.
Sod Quick Facts
- Installing sod yourself is easy and affordable.
- We do not offer installation services, but can recommend a reliable landscape professional in your area to do the installation.
- Sod is perfect for fixing small areas -- why struggle to grow grass when a 10 ft x 10 ft area can be sodded for about $15!
Credit Cards
We accept Visa and Mastercard
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM (Spring and Fall)
- Monday - Friday 7AM to 5PM (Summer)
- Saturday - 8AM to Noon (Spring and Summer months only)
- Sunday - Closed