What to do with sod after removing?

The easiest thing to do with freshly dug sod is to reuse it. If it’s in good condition and you have another area that’s in need of grass, you can just relocate it. It’s important to move quickly, though, preferably within 36 hours, and keep the sod moist and in the shade while it’s out of the ground.

What is included in sod installation?

Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install sod including: tool and machine consumables and fuel, basic landscape maintenance and repair materials.

What is the easiest way to remove sod?

The easiest way to remove sod is with a sod cutter. It’s important to remove old turf because a rotor tiller will not break it up. Take your yard all the way down to the dirt if you’re starting from scratch.

What is the best tool to remove sod?

Remove the sod manually in areas that were inaccessible to the sod cutter. A flat shovel and the blade of a mattock are effective tools for pulling up strips of sod by hand. The edges of concrete paths and parking surfaces are especially important to focus on when pulling up sod.

How do you replace sod?

Sod can be replaced any time of the year as long as the soil remains consistently moist to ensure root establishment. Cut out the dead sod and replace it with a new piece. Tamp the new sod down firmly, or go over it with a roller so that all parts of the underside of the sod contact the soil, and then water the area thoroughly.

How do you dispose of sod?

Another popular and very useful way to dispose of sod is to make a composting sod pile. In an out of the way part of your yard, lay down a piece of sod grass. Stack more pieces of sod on top of it, all face down. Wet each piece thoroughly before adding the next.