| • How do I prepare my yard for the new sod? |
| If you have existing grass or weeds, the best solution is to put Roundup (or an equivalent) on the area. This can be purchased at any home improvement store. The rate and application will be dependent on which product you choose and how large on an area you have. All information will be listed on the product or you can ask the salesman if you have any questions. We recommend that you wait two weeks from the time you treat the area until you install the new grass. Then, FOR THE BEST RESULTS, remove dead grass by rototilling or using a sod cutter to cut out dead grass. You can also, once the sod is dead with Roundup, set your lawn mower to the lowest setting, scalp the dead grass and your new sod can then be laid on the area. Note: If you just scalp your yard and then lay the sod over it, the new sod will take longer to root in because it has to grow through the debris and it will take more water to get established. It will also be more uneven. Try to get your area as level as possible. This will help the sod root in as fast as possible and give you a smooth lawn with less holes. If you are installing the sod during a hot period (over 90 degrees) it is advisable that you soak your soil just prior to installation. PLEASE NOTE that sod is an agricultural product. It is not a manufactured product in which every piece is an exact, perfect duplicate the one before. There may be differences in the soil base depending on the amount of rain we have or not had. Slight uneveness in the sod field could also cause differences in the finished product. Some pieces could break apart or possibly not be as green as the others. Rest assured that the entire pallet was cut at the same time from one strip of sod in the field. Please lay all pieces, be sure to water, fertilizer and put fungicide down if required. Follow all instructions on the back of your ticket. You may find it necessary and beneficial to the finished product to roll the sod. A small amount of settling will occur naturally. You can take your lawn mower (blade off!) and drive over the new sod to seat the pieces. If you noticed ANYTHING when laying your new grass, you must call us within 24 hours of receiving the grass. Even if we are closed, leave a message. This proves that you laid your grass in a timely manner and didn't let it sit on the pallet too long. Calling also gives us the opportunity to address and fix and problems you might have. |
How do I prepare my yard for the new sod?
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