Ecological Turf Tips: How to choose and install sod?

Sod is a fantastic groundcover for outdoor areas. Sodding, in contrast to seeding, gives immediate coverage and helps prevent soil from becoming dusty or muddy. Sod can be utilized immediately since it comes in slabs or rolls. sod and turf phoenix are low-maintenance and weed-free and can be used nearly every year.

Types and turfgrass species

Bermudagrass can withstand the elements of dry and heavy traffic, however, it is not a great choice for shade. It is suitable for golf courses, lawns and sports fields. A lot of hybrid bermudagrasses have more delicate leaf texture than typical varieties. They need more frequent fertilisation and mowing than traditional Bermudagrasses. The cultivars of bermudagrass which are sold in sod are Baby, Celebration and CT-2, Common, GN-1 and Grimes EXP.

Buffalograss can thrive in areas that receive less than 25 inches of annual rain. In areas that receive more rain or excessive watering, buffalograss is easily sprayed by grasses other than its own. It is thriving in direct sunlight.

Zoysia grass may brown in areas that are drought-tolerant. It is able to be planted on parks, grasses, and other areas that see moderate traffic.

The moderately-textured Zoysia japonica species is well-suited to "average" grass maintenance. Zoysia matrella cultivars are more fine in texture of the leaves and are more intolerant of shade. They also require regular mowing. Z. japonica cultivars comprise Crowne, El Toro and Empire and GN-Z Jamur, Meyer and Palisades. The Z. matrella varieties are the Cavalier, Diamond and Royal, Z-2 Zeon Zorro, Emerald (an older version that is similar to Z. marella).

Before calling an expert in landscaping, or a grower.

Determine the square yardage, square footage, and pallets you'll need to lay sod. Sod is available in units of one square yard, or one square foot. A pallet can contain approximately 500 square feet, and one square yard is nine square feet.

It will require 11 square. yards of soil per 1,000 square feet. A quarter of an acre is 43,560 square feet (4,840 square. yards). The grower is not allowed to cultivate, fertilize or spread the turf. These services should be discussed in isolation.

Preparation of the site

Sod must be planted in a well-prepared and well-drained soil in order to ensure its longevity.

Sod installation

Sod is perishable , so it is recommended to plant it within the first 36 hours following it has been harvested. Lightly mow the area to be sodded prior to planting. The first row of sod in an unbroken line. It could be a sidewalk, driveway or string that is strung between two posts. Then, lay the next row of sod along the form of a "brickwork” pattern.

The sod could shrink if you allow it to dry prior to rooting. Instead, you should press the pieces to each other. It is possible to reduce soil compaction by putting sod in wheelbarrows and then placing it on boards of plywood.

To get rid of air pockets and to ensure an even rooting process, you need to roll the sod with a sturdy roller. After planting, you should water the soil until it is at an average depth of 4 inches. It is important to ensure that the soil underneath many pieces of sod is damp.

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