Recognizing the importance of technology to our industry, we've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and development, testing new seed mixes and species. Gardner has been working with and funding universities, extension agents and turfgrass breeders world wide since the late 1980’s in research and development of drought tolerant/low water use grass varieties. A direct result of this is the introduction of Reveille a low water use grass that has all the qualities of Kentucky bluegrass. There are many more varieties that we are very excited about which should be released in the near future. (stay tuned for release dates) Our father, Al Gardner was the first sod grower to be invited to sit on the board of the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP). Both Al and his Son Stan were Presidents of what is now Turf Producers International (TPI). Stan Gardner was committee member on TPI’s water right committee that developed the book Water Right....... Conserving Our Water, Preserving Our Environment. Assisted, GreenCO in developing best management practices for the Colorado front range greens industry. Stan was also president/manager of Sunbelt Reclamation from 1996-2004 working with and planting native grasses, flowers and shrubs in AZ, TX, NM, UT, NV and CA. We have worked with cities, government agencies and irrigation control experts throughout the front range and southwest desert climates to ensure that the water needs of both people and landscapes are met.
Reveille "SEED" must be planted no later than Aug 15 in cool season areas. Fall is the time to plant Reveille Seed in warm season areas! Sod can be planted year round Exclusive Licensing Available For Turf Farms
2000-2001 CSU Reveille Case Study SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that HBG (Reveille) exhibits a lower inherent ET rate than KBG, as well as the ability to moderate its ET as evaporative demand increases relative to KBG, thereby reducing water loss. Hybrid bluegrass exhibited lower leaf water content and slower shoot growth than KBG under non-limiting soil moisture conditions, characteristics advantageous to reduce water use. Additionally, HBG possesses a significantly deeper, more extensive root system than KBG, enabling water extraction from a greater volume of depth when surface soil water is depleted. We conclude that these factors combined contribute significantly to the reduced water use and greater drought avoidance observed in HBG relative to KBG in these studies.
Reveille....A brand new hybrid turfgrass, crosses native Texas bluegrass and Kentucky bluegrass. Reveille is a multi-use cool season grass for the Eastern Seaboard, Transition Zone, arid West and Southern United States. Look for it in....golf courses, home lawns, commercial and industrial parks. Enjoy a beautiful dark green lawn, with medium-texture, heat and full sun tolerance, cold hardiness, and insect and disease resistance. Great for people who want a green landscape, winter and summer without the labor-intensive seasonal changes from one turf to another. Easily established with sod all year. Water: Compare to common bermudagrass water needs. (1/3 pan evaporation) Needs one long drink, not many short ones. Hates wet feet. Don't water frequently. For healthy roots, this bluegrass needs a dry down period between watering.
Research Study by CSU (19pgs) CSU Results and Conclusions (cliff notes) Renovate your existing coolseason lawn with Reveille seed it is easy!!
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