If you've got a sod project in mind and you’re already thinking, “Why do I need to dispose of the old sod? I’ll just lay the new stuff over the old,” well, it’s a good thing you’re here.
You can’t do that.
Before you lay new sod, you need to tear out the old stuff, so your new sod’s roots can snuggle down into fresh, quality soil to take root.
So, what to do with removed sod?
Let’s take a look.
You have to love anything that’s self-cleaning, right? Ovens. Palm trees. Toddlers. (Not quite there yet with that last one.)
Some lines you can’t do much about.
The long line to renew your driver’s license.
The lines that popped up around your eyes, seemingly overnight. (Yikes!)
What about those lines in your new sod lawn?
Lawns can be so needy, right?
When it comes to landscape lighting, the front yard tends to hog the spotlight. It’s kind of braggy:
Look at my cool brickwork!
If you show up for your landscape design consultation, plop down in a chair and say, “I want to do something in my backyard but I haven’t really thought about it,” you’re doing it wrong.
If you’re battling an erosion problem, you might be thinking big right now — giant retaining wall, fleet of bulldozers, a lineup of grizzly bears with super big paws.
Some landscaping tips are obvious: water your plants. Mow your lawn. Don’t plant those giant man-eating plants you saw in that really scary movie when you were 12.
A long, straight, narrow driveway is a big pain if you have more than one car. It means family members play a frustrating game of car switch roulette — a game where nobody’s a winner.
Sand is great when you’re at the beach with bare toes, in a sandbox with your favorite toy dump truck, or need emergency cat litter.
But when sand is underneath your grass, it can be a challenge. Clermont, Groveland, we’re talking to you. It’s sand city out there.