Steps to Install Grass Pods in the Garden
Installing
grass pads in the Garden isn’t
difficult but it needs some preparation and care if they are aimed to grow
roots in the soil. Different from
seed-started lawn, grass pads or sod give a uniform green lawn or a lush
without waiting for certain time. In order to get the best result, you can
install the sod in the same day when you purchase it so the grass you’re going
to plant will not die. People can install sod from early spring until late fall
and even in the winter during the warmer climates. If you decide to lay the sod
in the summer, do it in the morning so it won’t die from hot and dry sun.
Things to Prepare
to Create a Green Garden from the Grass Pads or Sod
There
are some things to prepare in order to install grass pads in your lawn or garden. They include tiller, grass starter fetilizer, rake, garden
hose with shower attachment, sprinkler, sand, broadcast spreader, and moisture
meter probe or stiff wire. After preparing the tools needed to install the
grass pads, now is time to start installing. First, till the soild to a depth
of 6 to 8 inches. The condition of each soil in certain area might be different
from other areas. So, if the soil consists of heavy clay, you can only till it
in 2 or 3 inches and mix it with sand.
The
next step to install the grass pads in the garden
is applying the grass starter fertilizer to the soil itself like 24-25-4. You
can apply it in a thin layer based on the manufacturer’s instructions. Then,
rake it into the soild to a depth of 1 inch and water it. You need to wait for
1 to 2 days before you can lay the sod. The aim for waiting is to see whether
the soild is still moist or not. Make sure that the soil is not muddy.
How to Install
Grass Pods in Your Garden
After
waiting for the soil in your garden to
be moist enough, you can even out the soil by using a rake to fill in any high
or low spots. Make sure that the soil is around 1 inch below any graded
surfaces in order to make the grass grow well. Moreover, try to moisten the sod
before you do other activities since the dry sod will break easily. When you
moisten it make sure to not completely saturate it with water. To avoid
breaking the sod, handle it carefully.
The
last thing to do when installing the grass pad in your garden is rolling out the first row of sod along the edge of the
garden or yard, mainly next to the walkway if you have one. Then, lay down the
end of the next one until against the end of the first row so there will be no
space left. Continue this activity until you reach the end of the garden or
yard. You can stagger the ends of the yard for the next row to create a brick
pattern. Use a knife to cut the ends to fit. Water the sod until the soil is
wet.
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