How to Prepare for Sod Installation

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Measure the Area to Sod Multiply the length times the width. This gives you your total square footage to order. Most yards have some irregular shapes, so you may need to add a little extra. Soil Preparation It’s very important to clear the site of everything.   Current grass, rocks, stones or other debris that is larger than 2-3 inches in diameter. Rough grade the entire area to eliminate drainage problems by sloping the grade away from building foundations and filling low-lying areas. Till the existing soil to a minimum depth of at least 2 inches before adding any topsoil or soil amendments. Add topsoil, if necessary, to achieve a total topsoil depth of 4-6 inches. Test the soil pH. Apply …

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