How To Lay Down Sod Patch

Select the right type of grass for your area, usually it’s kentucky bluegrass. Remove any dead grass or debris covering and surrounding the bald patches using a rake.

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Before you lay your sod patch, remove any dead grass or yard waste that is covering the dirt.

How to lay down sod patch. After you’ve laid the first row, smooth out any areas that have wrinkled or bunched up. The best time to water new sod is in the mornings. Place it over the problem area.

Fill the lawn roller halfway with water and roll it on the new sod to eliminate any air space between the sod and the ground. Water the patched area thoroughly with a garden hose. During the first week, give your new sod a lot of water so it.

Prepare and level the soil. Work to smooth out any wrinkles in the sod. Rake your footprints out of the next patch of dirt and unroll the next sod roll.

Use your shovel to cut down through the new sod and the existing. This gives sod ample moisture to establish. Water new sod to a depth of 1 inch within 30 minutes of installation and then water daily for the first two weeks of growth.

Unroll one piece at a time, end to end, and avoid walking on pieces of sod as you're laying new ones down. Then, carefully pat the new patch into the ground with a shovel to remove any air pockets and encourage the sod. Here are some key things to be aware of when laying sod in the summer:

Till the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches using a tiller. Pack the sod into place and. Keep in mind that the smaller the piece you patch, the faster it will dry out.

Lay your new roll of sod over the top of the area to be patched. Once again, follow our installation guide here and be sure to water your lawn as often as possible. Planting sod turns a patch of dirt into a beautiful lawn instantly.

Measure the square footage of your planting area to determine how much sod you’ll need. Water every morning for about 2 weeks and keep moist until the sod has rooted. Avoid walking on the sod as you lay it, and rake out any footprints you make in soil as you go.

Here are the 12 basic steps. Merge the edges of the sod with the surrounding grass by pressing it with your hands. You’ll want your sod to rest about an inch below any hardscapes like walkways or sidewalks, so take that into consideration as you grade your surface.

Rake the soil as you lay the sod to clear any bumps under the surface. Place the sod onto the bare patch of soil. Immediately after you have laid it, grab your garden hose and water the new sod in well.

Cut and lay the sod using a sod cutter or a very sharp knife, cut the sod to fit the area (this can be tricky). Using a shovel, cut a patch of the sod to fit the bald spot in your lawn. This will help remove roots.

To install sod on an existing lawn, cut any existing grass low, and level out any holes or step dips in the yard. Pat sod carefully into place, so there aren’t any air pockets between soil and sod. Measure the prepared area with a measuring tape.

This presses down the sod to ensure good root contact with the soil before watering. Use a utility knife to cut out sod that is placed over irrigation heads or any other obstruction on your lawn. Start unrolling sod along a straight edge in your lawn.

Remove the top layer of soil, digging down about 2 inches if possible. In most cases it won't be necessary to add too much extra dirt, but the little bit of compost will help give some nutrients to the roots while your new grass becomes established Bring in a top soil/ compost mix and spread it evenly through the yard.

Work with whole pieces, laying them one at a time, end to end. Water your lawn heavily for the first week, slightly less for the second week, and then once or twice per week thereafter as you normally would. Fit the sod into the area and knit the edges together by squeezing them toward each other with your hands.

Be careful not to step on the sod. Cut the edges of the excess sod immediately with a lawn edger. Fill a lawn roller ¾ full of water and walk it over the entire sod.

Keep your lawn moist, but do not overwater it—if you do this, it will be susceptible to disease. Water often to make sure of this. Purchase fresh sod or have it delivered.

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