Guide to Properly Laying Sod
Step-By-Step:
1. Prep your ground- Till up the top layers of dirt and remove any existing grass or deep roots from the area. Level any areas that are lumpy and need to be smoothed out.
2. Lighten dampen the soil and spread a New Lawn Starter if you’re using one.
3. Start placing the sod against the longest straight edge of the area, moving in straight lines. The pieces should be pushed down flat (dirt-to-dirt), smoothing out any lumps & budding up each piece up to the last without leaving any gaps.
4. Trim any pieces of sod as needed for your area to fit as needed for pathways, irrigation, or any other areas that don’t call for a full piece of sod.
5. Water your newly installed sod and proceed to follow normal sod care instructions for the next 2 weeks.
Bonus Tips:
- Avoid overlapping the edges of pieces so that all the roots are flat with your grated soil.
- Smooth out any footprints after grating and wetting the soil prior to installation.
- Treat lightly on fresh sod to allow for a smooth rooting process.
· Sod is a living product and has a limited lifespan from the time it’s cut out of the fields, to the time it’s laid so lay it as soon as possible for the best quality sod.
· You can treat your new sod for insects as soon as 24 hours after laying it to prevent infestations and damage to your new lawn. It also helps to periodically check it throughout its life for insects, especially in the warmer months of the year.
If you have any questions, feel free to give your local store a call & our experts will be happy to help.
(If still you have any questions about caring for your sod, please feel free to call your local store location- we're happy to help!)
