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How Garden Centers Keep Sod Viable for Small-Quantity Sales

Sod farms keep inventory moving. Retailers display individual slabs on concrete or soil—never stacked on pallets more than a day, as internal heat buildup kills the grass. High turnover and proper display are the keys to fresh sod.

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