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Steps To Prepare Lawn For Sod Installation

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Your lawn needs to be seeded and greened up before a big gathering. Impressing the guest with a lush green lawn in no time is possible. Yes, it’s possible! That’s what sod is all about! Laying sod is your last resort when you want an instant lawn. But to make it successful it usually takes quite a lot of prep work. You do not want to ruin your sod installation while you’ve just a few days left in your hand. So, here’s your guide to laying new sod on the lawn . Steps to follow for a successful sod installation for a new lawn Start by collecting these Tools and materials Tools Drag mat(optional) SOD Cutter/garden sprayer Spade Bow rake Shovel Power tiller Garden hose Lawn roller Drop Spreader Materials Soil(optional) Starter fertilizer Soil testing kit SOD Roll Organic materials(compost) Soil amendments Soil conditioner(optional) Prepare the site Proper site preparation is crucial for long-term sod installation success. You can do this by following these steps: Remove the existing plan