how does one sod a patch of area in the yard for grass? pls give detailed steps. am in tx.?

Question

never done this before. pls go step by step

Answer 1

First thing I have to ask is How big an area? next, Do you want the new sod to be level with rest of the yard?

Simplest approach, is to roll out the new sod over the yard, butting it up against each other. Then water it every day for a couple of weeks to encourage the roots to take hold. This method works well if you are sodding an entire yard. You can use a large knife to cut the sod, to fit corners, etc.

Now... if you are looking to only 'patch' an area... then you need to remove the soil from that area first. You can do this with a square shovel, pretty easily. Just poke it down about an inch or so into the dirt...(as deep as your sod is thick), outline the area you want to replace with your shovel. Then use the square shovel to remove the top layer of old lawn within this space. Its fairly easy, you just slide the shovel along, and it will clip the grass and weed roots as it goes. (This method is good if you are only replace a 'small patch' -- if you have a really large area, then you may want to rent a sod cutter)

If you like you can email a pic of your yard, or area to be replace, and I will be happy to help you go thru it, if the answer Ive provided here isnt detailed enough. Im sorry, but without more information, I can't get any more specific at this point.

Have Fun

Answer 2

WEll as a Professional Landscaper that installed over 70.000
Sq. Ft. in one year then another 100,000 last year.
The norm is Roto Till soil, even if its small area at lest scratch the surface with rake,then rake out the big rocks or dirt clouds. Then roll out your new sod yes all one direction no criss crossing even rolls. Then sprinkle lite with water. Then Tamp it down with a Tamper normally 8 lbs tamper. Yes this runs cheap one at most Home Depot or Lowes should be Aprroximately $16.95 to $ 29.95 ea. Then you should rent a roller for approximately $10.00 for 4-hrs at most Rental Stores. Then Fertilize with a Starter Type for new Sod and Seed. Next water litely 15-min. X two times a day for next 15-days. The roots should take by that time then do not Mow grass less then 3" once its starts to get some growth on it.
This should be for the first two or three cuttings on the new sod. This is how I have done most of Sod I lay per most Commerical Growers recommendations. Then personal Experance 35 years. Good Luck with your project.

Answer 3

For a whole yard. Remove all weeds by using something like Round up. Wait till the residue from this has broken down in the soil (see bottle for directions). If you only have a small area, chip the dead weeds and remove any debris from the site. On a large area you will probably need a 'bob cat' or some type of small mechanical machinery to remove remaining vegetation.

Get the soil area as smooth as possible, good preparation is vital to get the best results. Spread down a special turf underlay (topsoil for under turf), smooth out to a smooth finish. Every lump shows through the finished turf, and appears larger.

Wet down lightly (even the night before), then lay the turf. Always lay the turf across a slope not down the slope. If you need to turf up to garden beds or paths, lay the turf around these first (ignore the across the slope rule just for this). Just lay the strip against the path. Then turf the bulk of the area Butt up the joints, don't leave any gaps. As advised a sharp large knife or secateurs can be use to trim odd shapes. (Sometimes a small hole may appear in the strip, just cut a small piece out of another and fill in.

Water very well, and keep well watered till the lawn 'takes'. Don't be in a hurry to mow and the first mowing should be on the highest cut level possible.

Answer 4

Oh boy, I don't think I can do step-by-step. Go to Lowes or Home Depot. They have the sod and someone should be able to give you instructions. I don't know if you have to cultivate the area to be sodded or if you can just lay it down. Two things I do know, is that you stagger the seams like you do when you are laying hardwood; in other words, put a full piece of sod next to where two other pieces meet and keep on going like that (not too clear, I know) and make sure it doesn't dry out. I'd water it once a day for two weeks if there is no rain. Good luck. Also, look on diynetwork.com.

Answer 5

you should use a product like weed-n-feed it extremely is a sprig weedkiller and fertilizer. or you will detect a particular weedkiller. there's a sort of grass seed that includes like a mulch. You dig the bare spot slightly , sprinkle the grass seed stuff over it and water. The mulch stuff keeps the seed inplace and holds water to maintain the seed moist. The mulch stuff breaks down over the years , by potential of which era the grass sould be sturdy. seek for backyard-patch or comparable the place the grass seed is. For the wood you're able to be terrific putting in a backyard edgeing and mulch below the tree. Grass will not improve nicely in deep colour and with the competition from a short tree.