Laying sod seems like it would be a straightforward task, but it can actually be challenging for anyone who hasn’t done it before. Sod is a living lawn that needs to be quickly and efficiently established in order to keep… Read More
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Taking Care of Fresh Sod
Fresh sod has very different care requirements than options like overseeding. Sod can be a bit delicate if not handled correctly, so it’s important to talk to your sod farmers and take the necessary steps to ensure that your new… Read More
Should You Lay Down New Sod Before Summer?
Spring is coming to a close soon to make way for summer, but is your lawn summer-ready? You might be thinking it’s about time to get that pressing lawn care done before the summer heatwave comes in full force, but… Read More
Why You Can’t Just Lay Sod Over Existing Grass
For many homeowners, the state of their current lawns isn’t going too well. Whether there’s an abundance of weeds, or the lawn needs fertilizing and watering, the thought of doing extensive work to the lawn to get it looking green… Read More
Why is My New Sod Not Rooting?
There are little things more frustrating when it comes to lawn care than your brand new sod not rooting properly. This essentially means that the seeds inside the sod are not germinating properly into the ground. While this is really… Read More
3 Tell-Tale Signs Your Lawn Might Need New Sod
A beautiful front lawn is often a home owner’s pride and joy. Many fun activities happen on lawns: barbeques, soccer matches, and maybe even a picnic in the late spring or summertime. But remember that lawns consist primarily of green… Read More
A Guide to Watering New Sod
Sod is an essential part of maintaining your lawn. Set grass retains water better, but what about sod? Watering your sod in a timely manner helps it stay hydrated and enriches the grass, which needs the right amount of water… Read More
New Home Sod: Choosing Between Seeding and Sodding
With winter approaching, you might be dreaming of moving into a new home. However, most first-time homeowners wait until spring to make their move. Whether you are planning on purchasing a house or are bound to be moving into a… Read More
When Should You Water New Sod?
With the last weeks of summer radiating their heat and sundown, all lawns are having a hard time. But if you’ve just put down fresh sod, you might be even more worried than usual about how well your new lawn… Read More