FAQs

  • Prepare the soil as if you were seeding
  • Measure the area to be sodded to calculate the quantity you’ll need to order
  • Lay the first piece along a straight line such as a driveway or sidewalk
  • Install all additional pieces so the seams create a brick-like pattern
  • Apply at least one inch of water on the new sod, beginning within 30 minutes of laying down the first piece
  • Keep the base soil moist with daily (or more frequent) watering for the next two weeks.

Sodding is simple, but it can be made easier by:

  1. Leveling the soil approximately one-inch below any hard surfaces such as patios, sidewalks and driveways so that when the sod is installed it won’t be higher or lower than the hard surface.
  2. If there’s any slope, begin sodding at the bottom and work your way up the slope to keep the seam and joints tightly together. If the slope is quite steep, run the pieces across the direction of the slope.
  3. To make sure you are applying enough water, lift a corner of any piece of sod and insert a screwdriver or other sharp probe into the underlying soil. If it’s hard to push in or the soil’s not moist, keep watering.

No, we don’t install sod but we may have a few suggestions of people that will.

A new lawn takes more a more frequent, but lighter watering schedule than an established lawn.  Don’t let the rolls dry out before installation.   Start watering within 30 minutes after installation.  Apply about 1″ of water initially so that the sod and the top 2″ ground underneath is thoroughly wet.  Water up to 4 times a day especially in the middle of the day, if it is hot and sunny.  Water enough to keep the sod and 2″ underneath moist. 

Learn to read your lawn for water needs.   If it looks green and lush like when it was installed, it is probably getting enough water.  As the roots move into the soil underneath (you can lift up a corner of a roll and see the white tips coming out. ) and the sod attaches to the ground,  you can reduce the frequency and increase the duration gradually until after 2 weeks you can water your turf normally.

Same-day installation is vital to the success of the new lawn! Sod is extremely perishable .

All of our grasses are grown in full sun.

  • Tifway 419 Bermuda needs about 8+ hours of sun.
  • Palisades Zoysia needs 3-4 hours of filtered sun.
  • Tahoma 31 Bermuda needs 4-5 hours of filtered sunlight.
  • NorthBridge Bermuda needs 6-8 hours of sunlight.

Yes, our sod is cut to order. To schedule a delivery, it is in your best interest to call at least three to four days in advance. To schedule sod to pick up, you should call one day in advance. 

One pallet will fit in a full size pick-up truck. It weighs approximately one ton and the pallet is 4’ by 4’. If you are unsure, please bring a trailer.

Sod can be installed at any time, even if the ground is frozen.

Your first mowing should occur as soon as your lawn is rooted (usually in 12-20 days). You will want to raise your mower up so that you don’t mow more than 1/3 of a grass blade off at one time. Gradually get your grass height down to 2.5-3”.

Tip: Do not mow wet grass.

This is personal preference. If you have any questions about the quality of your soil, please contact your local conservation office.

Adding topsoil is not essential for sod but it will provide some benefits. It can especially be beneficial when laying sod on rocky ground.

The driver will place sod around the site as long as it is safe to do so within reasonable time frame (less than 35 minutes and at the driver’s discretion). We require a 9 foot opening for the forklift.

Installing 1 pallet, which is 500sq. ft., generally takes 1 person approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Hard to access areas and those requiring a lot of cutting will take longer.

No, not at all. You just pick up a roll, lay it on the ground, and unroll. It’s that easy. You just want to be sure to “butt” the edges tight with no overlapping.

Sod is proven to be much better at retaining water, preventing soil erosion, and providing instant cover and protection to sloped areas. 

Yes! Please call the office for pricing.