Installation

Prepare your site prior to the arrival of the sod. Remember to do the following:

Remove weeds and debris.
Establish a rough grade and eliminate low spots.
Apply four to six yards of compost per 1,000 sq ft. (not top soil) to bare ground. Compost must be tilled 4-6 inches into the ground. This will create a good topsoil.
Level and rake the installation site until it is smooth.
Grade areas along sidewalks and driveways approximately 3/4 inches below top of concrete.

Be sure you have water hoses and sprinklers on site for initial watering.

Make sure sprinkler system is performing properly.
Understand the operation of your sprinkler clock for proper watering of the new sod and established lawn.
We can provide a rain gauge at no cost so that you can determine how much water you are applying.

Install Sod Immediately After Delivery – Within 24 Hours Preferably.

Installing sod on dry ground is preferred.
Arrange the rolls so there is a minimum amount of traffic on the prepared soil and the newly installed grass.
Lay sod in a horizontal brick pattern.
Once an area of approximately 20 feet by 25 feet has been laid, water immediately. The objective is to not let the sod dehydrate.
Butt ends and sides of the sod strips making sure there is no overlapping.
Fit the sod around obstacles or in smaller places by merely cutting the dirt side with a sharp knife or shovel.

Water Properly. When the sod is laid, begin watering to build up the sub-soil moisture.

This is the most critical time to apply water.
May require up to 1/2 inch of water per day for Week 1. Total amount to be applied over 2-3 periods each day.
Probe the soil to determine if the moisture has penetrated at least 4 inches.
For Week 2, water the about 1/4 of an inch of water every day, again within 2-3 different watering sessions.
By Week 3, you want to star a normal watering routine. Watch your lawn. If you have areas that turn gray, give water immediatly by turning on your sprinkler system or by hose.