Before you learn how to install sod, you should know what it is. Sod is grass that has been harvested from the ground where it is commercially grown. Compared to sod, which is easier to control, seeds are not as easy, as it can scatter to the flower beds, which means extra time on your knees pulling out wayward grass.
Don't let the thought of high sod prices keep you from installing a beautiful weed-free lawn using lawn soil. Sod prices are usually reasonable especially considering that much of that early work is already done for you.
Sod is typically harvested in small square slabs, rolled rectangles, or large 4-foot wide rolls. Sod cools and cleans the atmosphere by reflecting the sun's heat andabsorbing noises, carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants. Sod farms in the northeast grow predominantly Kentucky Bluegrass sod that's sold by the yard.
Do not install sod on grass, debris, or rocks. A sodded lawn should not need fertilizer for the first season. Rolled-up sod heats up, and this heatcan kill the sod.
The term sod may be used to mean turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns. I know this seems like a lot of work, but good soil preparation is one key to success in laying sod to start new lawns. You can usually find sod cutters at your local rental yard. As it grows, sod silently contributes to a healthier environment. Most sod dealers charge a deposit on the pallets to ensure their return. Typical cost to produce sod: $5,000 per acre.
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