What's a Sodded Yard?

A sodded yard is a lawn which has been created from a transplanted bed of present grass rather than seeds. Sod is harvested from bud that is carefully maintained to avoid damage from insects, weeds and disease. At harvest time, sod is cut from the ground using a thin layer of soil attached to the roots. This layer of soil and grass is transplanted to a different site where it takes root and types a new lawn.

Benefits

Lawns which use sod provide a alive bed of grass with minimal if any weeds whenever they are planted. Planting sod helps decrease erosion quickly on websites with large regions of bare soil and limits the development of weeds on your new lawn. Sod can also be more effective on hillsides because it’s comparatively stable and reduces erosion. Unlike grass seeds, it is possible to set a yard from sod at any given time throughout the growing season.

Drawbacks

Arranging a yard with sod is a much more pristine task than utilizing grass seed. Sod usually has a higher cost per square foot than seeded lawns, and sod is limited to species that are not drought sensitive. The quality of the sod used on your yard can heavily affect its performance. The maximum quality sod does not have any weeds or infection and can be sent and installed in a single day of when it was picked.

Preparation

Sodded yards have to set up a new root system as soon as they are installed. Yards with compacted soil, poor drainage or very low fertility restrict the ability of sod to produce a healthy brand new root system. Tilling the soil and adding compost or manure loosens compacted websites and enhance the drainage and fertility of the ground.

Installation

Sod has to be measured and cut to match the area of your yard. Sod mats are installed above the surface of your yard in an interlocking grid which fully covers it. Yards with uneven areas require pieces of sod cut to match the size and shape of every irregular space.

Considerations

Fresh sod cut less than 24 hours before it’s delivered has the best chance to take root and grow into a wholesome lawn. Most sodded lawns are not prepared to mow for two to three weeks when they are installed and will not tolerate heavy foot or vehicle traffic until the root has had a chance to extend into the soil.

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