If you install your sod upside down, that’s a mistake.
If you invite the neighborhood soccer team over for practice the day after your sod goes in, that’s also a mistake.
But not all sod installation mistakes are that obvious.
Worried about making mistakes when you lay sod?
Avoid these bad sod installation moves:
All sod isn’t the same. There are several choices.
If you choose the wrong type for your Central Florida yard’s conditions, it won’t thrive.
Matching the right sod to your site’s conditions is a crucial first step to sod installation success. A good sod installer will walk you through your best choices to avoid this sod installation mistake.
It’s tempting to take a shortcut, but this step is super important.
Before you install sod you have to spray your current turf to kill it. This is done a week or two ahead of time. This is a crucial step. If not done right, wild grass will grow up through your new sod.
Your new sod needs to establish its roots in the soil, to take advantage of the water and nutrients there. The faster it takes root, the healthier it will be.
Installing sod over existing grass also interferes with proper grade. You want the soil base level with other surfaces like sidewalks and driveways — not higher than them.
Be sure this task is complete before your sod delivery.
It’s tempting to do this, to make sure there aren’t any gaps between slabs. But you’ll end up with an uneven, lumpy lawn. That’s bad sod Installation.
There’s absolutely a time limit here.
Technically, cut sod will last about 36 hours in the summer in Orlando and about 72 hours in the winter.
Level out any imperfections in your lawn. You don’t want to sweat through all this hard work then realize later that there were low areas that weren't addressed or humps that could trip you.
Once your sod is installed, keeping it watered is crucial.
Roots dry out quickly in Central Florida and gaps can appear if the sod loses moisture after installation, causing the pieces to shrink.
The best way to avoid mistakes when you lay sod is to hire a professional.
Nobody expects you to do an expert job. You’re an accountant. Or a teacher. Or (insert your job here.)
This is hard work. It involves skill, precision, muscles, and professional equipment.
Some of our customers tell us they tried sod installation themselves. It was a huge pain. Then, they called us.
Do yourself a favor and skip that first part.
We’re sod experts, but our skills don’t stop there. We’re with you every step of the way as you plan your perfect outdoor space.
Sod, irrigation, landscape design: Let us transform your Central Florida lawn from an embarrassing eyesore to a place you spend every spare minute.
Are you ready to enjoy the vibrant, impressive yard you've always wanted? Request a quote today! We’ll help you review your options and then transform your property.