3 Ways to Choose Sod for Your Yard – wikiHow

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If your lawn is patchy, worn out, or dying, you're probably thinking about replacing it. Some homeowners opt for reseeding their yards, but many choose to lay new sod. Sod offers many advantages over a reseeded lawn, since it is installed while in optimum health and sown closely to limit weed infiltration. But it does usually cost more and it takes a bit of work to install, so its important to make the right sod choice. Factor in your climate and the particular conditions and functions of your yard, and find a knowledgeable supplier who can help you make the best decision.

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Tuck the edges of each strip of sod into one another. This will keep the edges from curling. All exposed edges should be covered in topsoil or mulch to help prevent it from drying out.

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Why is there netting in the sod?

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The netting helps hold the sod together for harvesting. It is laced in the soil at the field and seeded over it.

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Should the backing on the sod be black or brown?

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The backing usually indicates what soil base the sod was grown in. Most often, the darker color is more clay based and the lighter color more loam based.

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What is the length and width of a piece of sod?

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Usually 2 ft. x 5 ft. Any bigger and it would be too heavy for most homeowners to use, especially if you're doing a entire lawn.

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Can I lay St. Augustine over existing grass?

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Not recommended. St Augustine is high-maintenance grass that requires a good base and lots of water. You could seed with Zoysia and it will fill in with the existing grass, it is very low maintenance.

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Which type sod thrives best in limited light?

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Fescue varieties are a good choice for shadier areas. In warmer climates, Bahia might be a good choice.

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What kind of sod turns brown in winter?

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Bermuda turns brown in winter as it goes dormant. A lot of people plant Rye grass in their Bermuda so the grass looks green in winter. In spring, the Bermuda comes back.

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