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The trusted name in turf · Since the 1960s

Great lawns
start here.

Grown Here. Installed Right. Natural Sod, Synthetic Turf, Seeding, Grading, and Firewood Delivery for Greater Cincinnati.

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FARM GROWN ✦ PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ✦ FIREWOOD DELIVERED ✦ CINCINNATI PROUD ✦ FIELDS CULTIVATED ✦ SITES PREPARED
02 — ROOTED HERE

Built over generations, carried forward with purpose.

We don’t just install turf. We stand behind it.

Motz Turf Farms has helped Cincinnati grow greener for more than 60 years. Our turf is cultivated in rich river soil, our recommendations come from experience, and our name goes on every job.

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THE STORY OF MOTZ

From black-and-white beginnings through decades of growth and into the work of today, the Motz story is written in the fields, equipment and projects that built the name.

  1. Where it began

    Motz Environmental Maintenance opens as a landscape maintenance and grounds care business.

  2. Growing the work

    Professional lawn care joins the company’s capabilities with the launch of Motz Lawn Care.

  3. Building the team

    Motz, Inc. is established, marking a new chapter of team growth and expanded service.

Early Motz crew members working with rolls of freshly harvested sod
02Working the farm
Early Motz team member driving a John Deere tractor
03The early years
Vintage Motz Turf Farms roadside sign overlooking the farm
04The Motz name takes root
Motz crew member holding sections of turf during an installation
05Built by the work
Motz Turf Farms installing turf at Kentucky Speedway
06Installing turf at Kentucky Speedway
Motz Turf Farms flatbed truck loaded with large rolls of sod
07Delivering turf at scale
Motz team member transporting a large roll of sod at the farm
08Moving every roll with care
Motz tractor working across a cultivated turf field
09Growing today’s turf
Motz tractor working the turf farm at sunset
10The farm at work today

CINCINNATI · COMMUNITY

Rooted in the
community.

Motz has always believed that being a local business means showing up. We’re proud to take part in the traditions, gatherings and shared moments that make Cincinnati feel like home.

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2026 · OPENING DAY PARADE

A Cincinnati tradition, carried forward.

Motz horses pull the original Kroger wagon through the 2026 Opening Day Parade.

SHOWING UP · YEAR AFTER YEAR

From scholarships and volunteer days to neighborhood events and Cincinnati traditions, involvement has always meant participating alongside the people we serve.

Community members celebrating Hamilton County Farm Bureau scholarship recipients
01Supporting local students
University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot visiting the Motz Turf Farms community event booth
02Meeting our neighbors
Volunteers unloading supplies during a community donation effort
03A community effort
Motz family and community volunteers gathered during a donation event
04Neighbors helping neighbors
Motz representative supporting the Light for Levi Foundation at a local golf outing
05Supporting local families
Clough Valley Carriages wagon by Motz Turf Farms in a community parade
06Clough Valley Carriages
Horse-drawn carriage illuminated for an evening community celebration
07Celebrating together
Motz team member holding an AMA Cincinnati Ignite sign encouraging others to go the extra mile
08Going the extra mile
Pair of Motz horses pulling a carriage through a Cincinnati parade
09Cincinnati traditions
03 — WHAT WE DO

One source.
Built for outdoors.

From shaping the ground to the final installation or delivery, we make the process clear, practical and built around your property.

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Natural sod

Farm-grown turf, selected for your site and installed by the team that raised it.

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Synthetic turf

Low-maintenance, high-performance surfaces for backyards, pets, play and commercial spaces.

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Firewood

Wholesale firewood and convenient local delivery for homes, businesses and seasonal inventory.

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Seeding

Thoughtful prep, the right seed blend and professional equipment for a lawn built to last.

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Grading

Purposeful slopes, smoother lawns and better drainage—prepared for sod, seed or the next outdoor project.

04 — SELECTED WORK

Green spaces,
done right.

Backyards, schools, sports complexes, restaurants, offices and everything in between.

Large courtyard turf installation completed by Motz Turf Farms
COMMERCIAL · SYNTHETIC

Built for everyday use.

Durable turf, precise details and a finish that transforms the space from day one.

RESIDENTIAL · SYNTHETIC

A backyard built for every member of the family.

Drag the handle to see how synthetic turf turned a worn, patchy lawn into a clean and dog-friendly outdoor space.

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Patchy backyard lawn before the Motz Turf Farms installation
Dog-friendly synthetic turf after the Motz Turf Farms installation
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05 — FIREWOOD

Wholesale supply · Local delivery

Firewood,
delivered.

Stock the woodpile without the hauling. Motz supplies firewood for residential customers, commercial buyers and wholesale needs, with convenient delivery to your property.

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Pickup truck loaded with split firewood for delivery
01 Loaded for local delivery
Loose split firewood ready for pickup or delivery
02 Loose-drop convenience
Large supply of split firewood stacked and ready
03 Wholesale quantities
01

Residential delivery

A straightforward way to stock up for fireplaces, wood stoves and outdoor fire pits.

02

Wholesale supply

Volume options for commercial customers, resellers and recurring seasonal demand.

03

Easy drop-off

We bring the load to your property, saving you the time and work of hauling it yourself.

Photography via Pexels: Matt Barnard, fotovegraf and Joel Zar.

06 — SEEDING

Signature blend · Professional installation

A stronger lawn,
from seed.

From a thin problem spot to a complete lawn renovation, Motz pairs a regionally selected seed blend with careful preparation and professional application for a healthy, durable start.

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Motz team member carrying a bucket of Motz Signature Seed Blend
01 Motz Signature Seed Blend
Motz equipment professionally applying grass seed to a prepared residential lawn
02 Professional installation
Sprinkler watering fresh green grass in morning light
03 Care for a strong start
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Made for our region

Our primary 90/10 Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass blend is selected to thrive in Greater Cincinnati, with a shade blend available for lower-light areas.

02

Prepared and installed

Professional service can include debris removal, contouring and grading, seed application, straw and starter fertilizer.

03

DIY or full service

Let our experienced team complete the installation, or pick up Motz seed in 10-, 25- or 50-pound bags for thin spots and overseeding.

Motz project photography and free stock photography via Pexels: Daria.

07 — GRADING

Site preparation · Drainage correction

Groundwork,
done right.

Standing water, uneven ground or drainage flowing toward a building can signal that the land needs to be reshaped. Motz creates the slope, level and contours your property needs for better drainage and a cleaner finished landscape.

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Motz equipment grading soil around an established residential landscape
01 Careful work around your landscape
Motz tractor shaping and leveling a residential property for proper drainage
02 Shaped for proper drainage
Equipment operator and crew member completing site preparation
03 Professional site preparation
01

Move water the right way

Create positive drainage away from buildings to reduce pooling, flooding and the risk of foundation damage.

02

Prepare what comes next

Build a better base for new sod or seed, decks, patios, driveways and other landscape improvements.

03

Plan, protect and clean up

From site planning and staking to debris removal, finish grading and cleanup, we handle the full process.

Motz project photography and free stock photography via Pexels: Serg Alesenko and IslandHopper X.

01 · EXPERIENCE60+

years serving Greater Cincinnati

02 · SERVICES5

core services for your property

03 · PROMISE1

team from consultation to installation

Five-star Google reviews

4.5 average · 84 reviews
Our entire backyard was transformed with excellent work at a fair price.
★★★★★

Francisco B. · BACKYARD TRANSFORMATION

08 — LET’S TALK

Your next project
starts with a
conversation.

Tell us about your property, turf or grading project, or firewood needs. A member of our Cincinnati team will follow up to talk through options and next steps.

513 231 4844info@motzfarm.com6280 Clough Pike · Cincinnati, OH
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