Sod Installation
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Sod Lawn
What Is Sod?
- A mature layer of grass that is removed intact with a layer of soil and brought to another location.
- When Can Sod Be Laid?
- Spring for cool-season grass, any time for warm-season.
- How to Prepare the Area for Sod
- Loosen soil 6” deep.
- Add your choice of organic material to help enhance the health of your soil.
- Rake the soil level and 1” below paved areas and any lawn sprinklers.
- How to Install the Sod
- Lay the first piece along a straight edge.
- Install additional pieces in a brick pattern.
- Use a roller to ensure adequate sod to soil contact.
- Consult a professional for large areas.
- Care of Sod After Installation
- Water daily for the first week. Water every other day during the second week. Water twice the third week and apply only one inch of water per week afterwards manually or through rainfall.
- Mow when grass is at least ten days old, or 3 inches tall. Gather the clippings and use a sharp blade.
Seed Lawn
- What Is Seed?
- Seeds from various turf varieties of grass plants which have not yet germinated (begun to grow).
- When Can Seed Be Spread?
- Best to seed in early fall as weeds grow slowly and will compete less with the new grass. Spring is also a good time.
- How Do You Prep the Area?
- Remove debris
- Loosen soil
- Even the surface
- How to Spread Seed
- Use a hand spreader for small areas.
- Use a cyclone or broadcast spreader for larger areas. Overlap rows to ensure there are no bare spots.
- How to Care for A Newly Seeded Lawn
- Water often but avoid making puddles to ensure moisture on seeds.
- Mow after two months, or when the grass reaches 3-3 ½“ high.
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Sod | Instant lawn |
More expensive than seed Sod varieties may not be suitable for your site |
| Seed | Greater range of species than sod |
Initially needs more water for longer than sod Can be more vulnerable to other plant competition in its first year |
