If you want to rapidly upgrade the lawn on your property, sod installation can be an option that will allow you to quickly enjoy the beauty of having a full lawn without having to wait weeks for the grass to grow from seed. As an added benefit, sod can also provide a more uniform thickness and look for the property. If you want to take advantage of these options for your property, sod can be the right choice for your landscaping project.
Till The Soil Before Placing The Sod On It
Some homeowners may assume that they can simply place the sod on top of the ground with little work or preparation. While the sod may be able to grow, it will typically take longer and be more prone to failure. Rather, you should always prepare the soil prior to the sod installation work. A key step in this process may be tilling the soil. By effectively tilling the soil, you can make it as easy as possible for the roots of the sod to grow into the soil. Furthermore, if you have low-quality soil, tilling can allow you to intermix fresh topsoil to help improve the availability of nutrients as well as drainage.
Water The Sod More Frequently For The First Several Weeks
After the sod has been placed on the ground, it will need additional care for the first few weeks to ensure that it will remain healthy while its root system develops. In particular, this will mean that the sod should be watered far more frequently. Without this step, the sod will be unlikely to absorb enough water to grow and adapt to its new setting. As a result, it could take far longer to acclimate, and it may even develop dead patches. By watering the grass daily for the first several weeks, you can ensure it has enough water to rapidly grow.
Keep People And Pets Off The Sod
Until the roots of the sod have developed, pets and people should be kept off the grass. Failing to limit activity on the grass could lead to the sod shifting positions, which may damage the roots that have grown into the ground. Fortunately, this will only be a concern for a couple of weeks, and you may know that it is safe to walk on the sod as it will experience a notable increase in its growth rate once the roots have grown into the soil.
Contact a local sod installation company to learn more.
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