Finish Grading - Turf Development - Beach Enhancement

 Our company's roots run deep in the turf industry. Founded by Hermann Lindau in 1956, our legacy stretches back even further.  Mr. Lindau was a true turf pioneer, harvesting and installing sod by hand in the New York metro area as early as the 1920s.  His vision and dedication laid the foundation for the company we are today. 

 Images of the turf grass industry's early years are rare, making this photo a valuable historical document. Here, Hermann Lindau (standing, top right) is pictured in the 1920s, demonstrating the labor-intensive process of cutting and installing turf grass.  Each 1'x1' square slab was meticulously hand-cut, loaded onto the truck, and unloaded at the job site – a stark contrast to the mechanized methods used today.  Despite the challenges, Lindau and his team played a crucial role in shaping the industry, contributing to iconic projects such as the 1939 New York City World's Fair, as well as numerous NYC parks and housing complexes throughout the 1920s and 1930s.  This image serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication. 

This image captures a moment in the early days of the turf grass industry, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the men who paved the way for what we know today.  Here, Hermann Lindau (reclining, front and center, enjoying a well-deserved refreshment) and his team are pictured after a long day of cutting and installing turf field grass in the 1920s.  Imagine the labor involved:  hand-cutting and loading 1'x1' square slabs of sod, then manually unloading and installing them at the job site.  These were the pioneers, the men who laid the groundwork for the modern turf grass industry, one painstaking slab at a time.

 This image tells the story of the turf industry's early days, a time of immense physical labor and ingenuity.  Hand-cut pasture sod was loaded onto flatbed trucks, transported to the job site, and then unloaded and installed – all in the same day.  Here, George Probeck Jr. is at the wheel of the truck, playing a vital role in this demanding process. Probeck Sod, one of the earliest turf pioneers in the NY metro area, employed Hermann Lindau in the late 1920s, where he honed his skills and later served as field manager throughout the 1930s. This image is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of these early turf pioneers, who laid the foundation for the industry we know today. 

Slab Sod ready to load and ship

 This 1927 advertisement from The Long-Islander newspaper offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the turf industry on Long Island.  It highlights Probeck, a well-established company in Greenlawn and a true pioneer in the field.  At a time when harvesting and installing field grass sod was a labor-intensive process, Probeck was already making a name for itself, serving the greater New York metro area.  This ad serves as a tangible reminder of the industry's roots and the ingenuity of those who built it.