How To Lay Down Sod Youtube. Bring in a top soil/ compost mix and spread it evenly through the yard. Place the old grass into a.
Avoid walking on the sod as you lay it, and rake out any footprints you make in soil as you go. If the sod needs to be cut to size, do so with a sod cutter or a utility knife, making sure to cut through the roots of the sod. Place the old grass into a.
In the spot you want your garden to be, lay the sod grass down and cover it with several inches (10 to 15 cm.) of good soil.
Fill a lawn roller ¾ full of water and walk it over the entire sod. Once you’re satisfied that the sod is in good condition, spray it down well using a hose equipped with a nozzle attachment set to mist. Keep the area thoroughly watered and avoid stepping on the sod for about 2 weeks to allow it to take root. Rake the soil as you lay the sod to clear any bumps under the surface.