The addition of the farm in Punta Gorda puts LOVING at nearly 7,000 acres of sod in production across all locations in the Carolinas and Florida.
Gastonia, North Carolina – February 21, 2022 – LOVING expands its footprint in Florida once again with the recent addition of a 700-acre sod farm in Punta Gorda, Florida. With the framework already in place to begin production, this expansion enables LOVING to further support homebuilders in Southwest Florida, as well as landscaping companies and DIYers alike through nextDAYsod.com.
“We are beyond excited to begin production with this new farm as it will optimize our Southwest Florida operations significantly. This farm combined with our Babcock Ranch farming location will set us up to execute on the continued growth expected in Southwest Florida. We also are looking forward to supporting the local community through employment and outreach opportunities” says Mike Haynes, Founder and President at LOVING.
LOVING is headquartered in Gastonia, NC, and offers landscaping, outdoor living, and sod supply to both local and national homebuilding clients across the Southeast. In addition, LOVING supports landscape companies and DIYers alike by offering a user-friendly online platform for ordering sod with free next day delivery through nextDAYsod.com. LOVING has grown at a rapid pace and is now one of the largest landscaping and sod farming operations in the United States.