Top 5 Lawn Installation Tips

When homeowners install lawns, one critical consideration is whether to use seed or sod. However, we at Turf Works know from experience that you need to consider many other aspects while installing lawns.

Our team has put together this list of lawn installation tips for healthy and resilient lawns:

Remove Your Existing Lawn

It is critical to remove the older grass before installing fresh sod. If you omit this step, your replacement sod will be unable to establish a root system in the topsoil. As so, it will perish quickly. It is exceedingly difficult to remove an old lawn without the correct equipment. Professional lawn installers will effortlessly remove your existing grass at the start of your project.

Level The Lawn

To ensure that your grass is readily maintainable and consistent, you should grade the space appropriately after removing the current lawn. Without expert help, this task might be practically difficult. Lawn installation experts are exceptionally skilled in this job. They may level off low sections and fill up shallow places to create an optimal surface for sod installation.

Prepare the Topsoil

The initial few weeks following the installation of fresh sod on your property are critical to grass health. It is essential to prepare the soil to ensure the rapid growth of your new grass during this time. The lawn installation specialists inspect your topsoil for nutritional quality, chemicals, and pH levels. With this information, they can adjust the fertilizer and soil to ensure that your new sod has the best chance of thriving.

Roll and Rake The Lawn

Raking and rolling the soil is the last step before installation. Raking enables you to remove unwanted stones or vegetative materials churned up during the tilling process. After raking, prepare the ground by rolling it to provide a solid and homogeneous substrate for the sod. Choose proven lawn care professionals for this job. They will finally install the sod after these preparatory steps, and you'll have the most stunning grass imaginable.

Install the Lawn at the Right Time of Year

If you're considering seeding your grass, the optimal time is late summer or early fall. Cooler temperatures and more frequent rain aid significantly in germination and establishment. Temperatures in the 60s to 70 degrees Fahrenheit are optimal for germination, and moisture content will not evaporate as quickly as during the summer.

Sodding is possible effectively whenever you can source sod, and the surface is not frozen. You can install sod well into the fall because roots continue to develop even when the top growth ceases to grow. Seeding may be preferable if you choose to use a grass variety other than bluegrass. Consider all these aspects and get professional advice from skilled lawn installers before deciding.

For the best residential or commercial lawn installations and landscaping services, call Turf Works at 920-915-6527. You can also write to us through this Online Form, and one of our experts will contact you soon to discuss your requirements.