Resodding the back yard

After I put in the sprinkler system I will need to re-sod:

Preparation [1]:

• choose the right type of grass
• measure the area to be covered
• smooth and level area to be covered; use a roller
• remove all pebbles, sticks and debris
• Loosen top layer of soil or spread new top soil to about 1/2 to 1 inch deep
• Spread out dolomite lime at a quantity of 50 lbs per 500 sq ft.
• spread out starter fertilizer
• rake lawn lightly to work the lime and fertilizer into the top soil

Laying sod

1. lay sod immediately before it heats up
2. moisten the area immediately before laying sod (never lay on dry ground)
3. start laying out sod along a straight edge; stagger so short edges don’t line up
4. Hand tamp sod edges
5. use a serrated knife to cut around edges

After laying sod

1. when all sod laid, soak it down well and rollout with a lawn roller
2. avoid walking on the newly laid sod for three to four weeks