Fulton Grass Co.
How to Measure & Installation Tips
Sod is a living plant and requires good ground contact and moisture to survive. Schedule pick-up or delivery of your sod for after all of your ground prep is finished. It should be installed as soon as possible after delivery for the best results.
Soil prep is the first step to a beautiful, healthy lawn:
- Remove any weeds. Identify and control. Kill any existing grass and remove.
- Remove debris, large rocks, construction material, etc.
- Apply 1½ to 2 inches of compost (landscape mix) across the area to be sodded.
- Establish a rough grade 1 to 1½ inches below sidewalks.
- Install sprinklers. An automated system is recommended to save time and water. Make sure sprinklers have good head coverage.
- Water to settle compost and to build water reserves in the soil.
- Rake for a finished grade.
Now you are ready to have your grass delivered or picked-up:
- Begin by installing turf along the longest straight line, such as a driveway or sidewalk.
- Butt and push the edges and ends against each other tightly, without stretching. Avoid gaps or overlaps.
- Stagger the joints in each row in a brick-like pattern, using a large, sharp knife to trim corners, etc.
- Avoid leaving small strips at outer edges, as they will not retain moisture.
- To avoid indentations or air pockets, avoid walking or kneeling on the turf as it is being installed or just after watering.
Time to water:
- Start watering within 30 minutes of installation.
- Soak the grass thoroughly until water is standing in puddles and running down the street. Sod pieces should look like a dripping sponge that can't hold any more water. (Your neighbor should think you have a broken water line.)
- After this initial irrigation, water the grass once a day for the next two weeks.
- After the grass has established and rooted, give your lawn one deep irrigation each week. This may need to be increased during the extreme heat and drought times or may decrease during rainy periods.
Fertilizer??:
- Do not apply any fertilizer to your new grass until it has rooted and established.
- Once it is fully established, we have care and maintenance guides available for each variety in our office.
Fulton Grass Co.
791 Hempstead 1
Fulton, AR 71838
Phone: 870-896-2407
Fax: 870-896-2497
jill@fultongrass.com
kenny@fultongrass.com
henry@fultongrass.com
