You are bored from too much television. Slowly, you march out the front door to get a little sunshine in your system. What you see comes as a very unpleasant surprise. Your tiny grassland of a garden has turned into a replica of the Sahara. Soil, rocks and a few brown shrubs are the only things that remain in what once was a healthy garden. Fortunately, there is still a way for you to restore your garden into its former state. Install sod and see how your garden grows back to the world of the living.
Sod is your quickest solution to a barren lawn or garden. It comes in the form of a compact sheet composed of grass, roots and soil. Sod is quite easy to install especially if you have good gardening equipment. You simply have to till a location then set a layer of sod to create an instant grassy area. If you have a lot of trees and structures that obstruct, the best thing to do is hire professionals to help you with the clearing.
If you look at a sod layer closely, you will notice that each sod component is tightly adjoined to each other. This connection lowers the possibility of erosion and promotes better water and soil nutrient distribution. Always remember that all the sod layers should be tightly connected to one another. A small gap can disrupt the flow of nutrients and can mess up the natural drainage system of the sod. Furthermore, gaps between sod layers do not look good and they are highly noticeable.
Materials Used:
sod
soil
rake
garden hose
shovel
ax (optional)
tree stump grinder (optional)
Clean and Clear
To install sod, you should first select a location. View your property and see all the probable locations of your new garden. Once you have made a decision, use your shovel to clear your chosen area. Pull out obstructing shrubs and grass. As for trees, you can cut them down and pull out their roots with the use of a tree stump grinder. You can rent the grinder from construction stores and tree stump grinder manufacturers. Remember, do not hesitate to let the professionals do the job for you if the clearing operation gets too complicated.
The Land Before Sod
Till your garden with your rake when the land has been cleared. This procedure will properly distribute the minerals in the soil, which can promote the healthy growth of grass. After tilling the land, get your garden hose and spray the entire area to further enrich the soil. You can now ready your sod layers for installation.
The Layer of Sod
Set your sod layers throughout the area and make sure that all the layers are tightly connected. Make sure that there are no gaps in between sod layers. Once done, you can press on the sod layers with the use of your shovel to be sure that all of the sod layers are completely held by the soil.
Finally, you have a new garden. It’s time to invite your friends and neighbors over for a great weekend cookout.