| Preparing
the Soil |
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1.
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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 the soil. |
| 5. |
Smooth the soil by raking. |
| 6. |
Firm the soil by lightly
rolling. Fill in any low spots. |
| Measuring
and Ordering Sod |
| 1. |
Multiply the length times
the width. This gives you your total
square footage to order. Suggestion:
Add 5% to the total for irregular shapes. |
| 2. |
Take delivery on the day
you plan to start laying your sod. Install
day of delivery. |
| Laying
Your Quality Sodco Sod |
| 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 tighly 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. |
| 6. |
Completely soak the sod
with at least 1" of water.
Start watering 20 minutes after the
first strip is laid. |
| 7. |
Roll the sod to smooth out small bumps and air pockets. This
will assure good contact with the
soil.
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Fertilization Calculator |
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| Watering
Schedule |
| 1. |
To guage 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. |
| Basic Watering/Mowing
Calender |
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| When to
Mow |
| 1. |
Your new living carpet
needs mowing 6-7 days after installation.
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| 2. |
Your basic mowing rule
is never remove more than 1/3 of the
leaf blade during a single mowing. |
| 3. |
Mow when grass height
reaches 2 1/3"-3". |
| 4. |
Set your mower at a cutting
height of 1 1/2"-2". |
| 5. |
For best appearance, be
sure to keep your mower blades sharp. |
| Traffic
Caution |
| 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 for
your area. |
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