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Kill off existing vegetation and till to three depth around area where sod is to be installed.
For heavy clay soils, install a one inch thick layer of compost.
Fertilize with one of the following: 5-10-5 at a rate of 20 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. OR14-18-14 according to the label.
Test Ph and if soil is below 6.0 install Dolomitic Lime throughout yard.
Grade the amended soil, lime, and fertilizer and maintain 1" below the grade of hard surfaces like sidewalks or patios to account for soil that will come with sod.
Measure the area to be sodded in sq. ft. Determine how many strips of sod you need by using our online calculator. Our sod is sold in 75 Square Yard Pallets.
Pick up or get your sod delivered. You can order sod for delivery right from our online store.
Keep the sod in a cool or shaded area before you lay it. Try to lay sod within 8 hours of pick-up time. Make sure the soil you lay it on is damp and not parched dry.
Lay the first line of sod fashion. (That means the end seams will not be all in the same line) Stake sod if it's laid on an extremely steep slope. It is best if you use a board to kneel on instead of the freshly laid sod as you work.
Roll the newly laid sod with a roller which is only half filled with water.
Saturate the sod and the soil with water, wetting the soil to a 4" depth or more (6-8 inches is ideal).
NOTE: If you are just patching up areas with sod, you will have to remove an inch of soil so the new sod is level with the old.
