DIY Installation

Measure the area of your lawn; we recommend writing this down. The length x width determines how
many square feet of sod you need.

Delta Bluegrass sod rolls measure 10 square feet each therefore you will need to round up the closest
increment. We recommend ordering 5-10% more of your measurement for odd-shape areas.

Prior to installation of new sod, any existing lawn should be chemically killed and removed. Use a sod
cutter which will cut under the turf and slice it into strips. Water the area a few days in advance
to make the soil easier to work. Soil should be moist but not soggy. After removing the old sod, rake
over the soil to remove debris. For best results, water the bare ground for up to a week and re-apply
herbicide to kill off any re-growth.

Install your new sod immediately! Sod is a perishable product and should be installed within 24
hours of delivery.

Your sod should be laid directly on the fertilized soil. Start from the back of your property line to front
along the longest straight-line. Work away from the line so you’re not stepping on the fresh sod. Make
sure sod edges fit tightly together. Always place sod rolls at the edge of your area and work toward
the center. Stagger sod slabs (like laying bricks) to offset seams. Should your area be irregular in
shape, run a string between stakes in a straight line through the area and begin laying sod along this
line. Make sure each piece of sod has good contact with the soil, because air pockets prevent proper
rooting. If laying sod on a steep slope, use wooden pegs or sod staples to temporarily keep the sod
in place. Sod should be placed horizontal across sloped areas.

Trim edges with your sod knife to fit around curves and leave clean, trimmed edges around sprinkler heads,
driveways, etc. Avoid cutting sod into short or narrow strips because smaller pieces tend to dry out
and fail to root properly.