CO# Pickup Pickup On Loads Rate Destination Truck Dispatcher Bids Bid Edit. Installing a new sod lawn - It's all in the prep work! Installing A New Sod Lawn – How To Do It Right The First Time. Installing a new sod lawn will give your property a complete facelift. A new lush green lawn will also add value to your property. But it must be done correctly to get a lawn that will look good for many years to come. The secret is in the preparation for the new sod. Here is how to do it correctly.
Alpine City Hall. Address 20 North Main Street Alpine, UT 84004 Phone 801-756-6347 Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Step 1 – apply a weed and grass killer to the old lawn. That should be applyed with a pump sprayer and a commercial grade lawn and weed killer (roundup) works well. Step 2 – Allow the lawn/weed killer to work its magic – let set for 7- 1. For heaving weed infestation, youmay need to do a second application to be sure its knocked out completely before removing the dead lawn. ![]() Step 3 – for both large and small areas, we recommend using a sod cutter (available at your local rental yard) to cut out the old lawn. Remove the debris and haul it to the local landfill or recycle plant. Step 4 – Pass a rototiller through the area to loosen the soil and remove any additional roots from the old lawn. Rake out thoroughly. Step 5 – Add new soil/ compost with amendments to the area. Step 6 – Rototill the new soil in with existing to amend the two together. Step 7 – Grade the area to slope to drainage if necessary. At this time, also be sure to check your irrigation system to be sure you have head to head coverage. Step 8 – Measure the area to get your sod order ready. We normally add 5% over the actual measurement to account for waste during sod installation. Step 9 – Select the type of sod that is best for your landscape and place your order for delivery. Step 1. 0 – Install the sod the same day it arrives. Its a perishable product and be sure your preparation is completed before placing your order. ![]() We like to use a starter fertilizer and a grub control before installation for best results. After sod is installed, get a sod roller to make sure new sod makes good contact with soil and flattens out any divots. Step 1. 1 – Water thoroughly for 1 week (3 times per day) 1. Water times are 5am, 1. Never water at night as it will stimulate fungus and disease. Step 1. 2 – Do not cut the new sod for at least 2 weeks. ![]() Also be sure not to cut the new sod too low. Be sure to shut off irrigation 1 day prior to the first cut. Step 1. 3 Enjoy your new lawn. Its alot of work taking care of this project by yourself but it can be done during a weekend with some help. You may considering hiring a landscape professional to make sure you get the best possible results. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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