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When to Lay Sod

Sod offers a quicker and more reliable path to a grass lawn than seeding. Laying sod involves placing precut sections of growing grass on top of prepared soil. The grass then establishes roots into the soil becoming the lawn. The timing of a sod laying project often is dictated by construction schedules. However, laying the sod during the most active growing season often yields the best results.

  1. Spring

    • Grass grows the most actively in the spring. Sod placed during this time will establish its roots into the ground quickly and thrive. This obviously creates an advantage for the sod by allowing it to establish as much as possible before the winter dormant season. In most climates, spring also brings the most natural rainfall, limiting the need for irrigation.

    Fall

    • Some quick-rooting grasses, such as Bermuda grass, can be sodded in the fall. The sod requires at least three weeks of good growing conditions before the frost occurs and the grass goes dormant. This becomes a bit of a guessing game as the fall weather can be unpredictable.

    Winter

    • Placing sod on the ground when the grasses are dormant is sometimes necessary due to construction schedules. Lay the sod as soon as possible after delivery to prevent damage. Latent heat from the ground will keep the sod warmer than sod stored on pallets. Prepare the soil in the same manner as for spring or fall sodding.

    Storage

    • Delivery of sod should occur within 24 hours of it being cut. The laying of the sod should occur as quickly. If storage is necessary, the sod should be kept out of direct sunshine and wind as both will dry out the sod.

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