Our Professional SOD Installation Service

1. Rototill or spade the soil to a depth of 4".

2. Remove sticks, stones, roots and other debris.

3. Take soil test samples and have your county agent analyze the soil.

4. In accordance with soil test, mix lime and complete fertilizer into soil.

5. Smooth the soil by raking.

6. Firm the soil by lightly rolling. Fill in any low spots.

1. Start at a straight line such as a driveway or walk.

2. Lay out the sod as you would a rug or tiles.

3. Make sure all joints are butted tightly together - without overlapping or spaces between strips of sod.

4. Stagger the joints in each row like rows of bricks.

5. Use a large sharp knife for shaping sod around trees, at flower beds or along borders.

1. Your new living carpet needs mowing 6-7 days after installation.

2. Your basic mowing rule is never remove more than

⅓ of the leaf blade during a single mowing.

3. Mow when grass height reaches 2½"-3".

4. Set your mower at a cutting height of 1½"-2"

5. For best appearance, be sure to keep your mower blades sharp.

1. To gauge watering, simply place an empty can about 6°

away from sprinkler.

2. When there is an inch of water in the can, it is time to move the sprinkler to the next area.

3. Reflected heat along buildings dries sod quickly; be sure to water such areas more often.

1. Use your new sodded lawn sparingly until good root establishment has taken place — 2-3 weeks.

2. Avoid concentrated play activities, dog traffic or similar rough usage until four weeks have passed.

3. There are no restrictions on visually enjoying your lawn.

Lawn Food Program

Maintain a healthy living carpet by applying a fertilizer recommended