Laying Sod: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Lush Lawn 

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Want a beautiful green lawn, but don’t want to wait months for grass seed to grow? Sod may be your best option. Here’s all you need to know about how to lay sod, and how to care for your plush new lawn.

Laying sod is a great way to have a lawn without the interminable wait for seeds to germinate and grow, but don’t kid yourself—it’s a big, time-consuming job. However, carefully executing  the planning, preparation, and installation will ensure you’re laying a solid foundation for a lush, attractive, and healthy lawn that will serve as a backdrop for family fun for many years. And don’t forget post-installation care—treat your lawn right and it will love you right back!

If you’re thinking about laying sod on your property, here’s how to go about it.

Before You Begin

It’s important to make a careful plan for your yard before ordering it. First, determine the best time to lay sod in your area. Planting or moving sod is best done in the fall or spring in the north, and in the spring in the south. Plant the sod during the cool season because planting it when warm will subject it to burnout. Do not plant sod later than one month before the average date for the first fall frost, because it’s important to give the grass time to establish roots before cold weather sets in.

If your lawn is large, consider doing the project in phases. Begin by redoing the worst or most visible lawn area, and tackle other sections next year.

It’s important to learn in advance how to prep for sod. Plan your timeline so you are prepared to lay the sod soon after your order is delivered—in other words, have all the prep work done before the sod is delivered.

“Preparing the land for laying sod can’t be done instantly. You would need to prepare the area at least two to three days before the sod is delivered because once the sod arrives, there’s a lot more work to be done,” says Ben Edwards, CEO of SodGod, an online service that connects homeowners with sod purveyors and installers.

Sod can go bad quickly, especially if it begins to heat up or dry out. Have the pallets delivered to a shady spot. If you can’t start right away, unroll the sod if it’s rolled and keep it moist.