A few cold winter months shouldn’t get between you and a beautiful lawn for your abode. Installing a layer of sod will give you that lush green look that will make you the envy of the neighborhood. Find out how sod installation can help revitalize your Calgary lawn.
Sod is an upper layer of soil with growing grass that homeowners overlay on top of their lawns. Also known as “turf” in other regions, sod is a popular tool for ensuring beautiful soil throughout the year.
Commercial properties like golf courses and sports stadiums use it often, but even residential landscapers and homeowners pick up sod to avoid soil erosion and clean up parts of the lawn that need patching.
There are many types of sod.
Cold-season sod, such as bluegrass and rye, grow best between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Warm-season sod, including St. Augustine and Zoysia, grow best between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius.
On top of climate and temperature, you also have to consider other factors, such as:
It's worth choosing a variation that matches well with your specific lawn and
the cold climates of Calgary.
Make room in the schedule to prepare your lawn prior to sod installation. Some of the essential steps to take in this regard are:
Once you’re finished, let the surface settle, possibly with a lawn roller. Keep in mind that you must install sod immediately as it arrives, so plan accordingly.
Sod often comes in rolls, which roll out to deploy onto a flat surface. Proper installation best practices will ensure your new grass grows optimally.
The process of
sod installation doesn’t end here, however. Know how to maintain lawn sod to promote longevity.
After sod installation, don’t forget to start watering the surface immediately. Schedule watering times twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Water the lawn for approximately 20 minutes, adjusting your schedule according to precipitation. If you use automatic sprinklers, manually water any patches of grass that they don’t entirely reach.
Also consider applying fertilizer approximately a month after applying new sod to promote root growth. You want to wait until a root system develops before mowing.
The remaining considerations now are weed removal and pest control. Look for appropriate lawn care products that specialize in these areas if you ever notice issues cropping up.
Interested in a quality layer of sod to freshen up your Calgary lawn but aren’t sure where to look? Get in touch with Scott’s Sod, one of Canada’s most trusted sod suppliers and providers of lawn care services. Get a free quote today to prepare your home for the upcoming winter.
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