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Pretty big no brainer here. But the ground being prepped for sod is a big key on when you can lay sod. The ground has to be prepped in order for the soil to have good contact with the sod.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Factor 2: Type of Sod You are Installing<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The type of sod is an important factor here.\u00a0 For example, the best time to lay sod such as cool season grasses are early Spring and late Fall.\u00a0 On the other hand, the best time to lay warm season grasses, such as bermuda grass or zoysia grass, is in the heated summer months because it thrives in the heat.\u00a0 The transition zone map is a good teller of what type of sod is better suited for where you are installing the sod.\u00a0 To learn how to choose the best sod for your lawn, we recommend reading up on our article\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you talk to any sod farmer, they will tell you that the weather plays a crucial role when trying to optimize the best time to install your new sod.\u00a0 Been in a drought? Probably not the best time to lay sod.\u00a0 Rain the next 6 days?\u00a0 Again, not a good time here either.\u00a0 It\u2019s best to go with a time that has a mixed rain\/sunshine forecast to allow for the sod to receive proper nutrients from the sun and rain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We touched on this a bit earlier but the time of year will depend on how well the new sod will root into the soil and establish itself.\u00a0 Planting cool season grasses in the heat of the summer is definitely doable, it just require more watering because of how quick water evaporates in the heat. Most warm season grasses go dormant but can still be installed during the cool months. Speak to your local sod pros for more on this. Best way to find them is to google \u201csod near me\u201d. A list of pros should pop up. I would talk to a sod installer here though, as sod farms typically have receptionists answering that mostly take care of paperwork and such.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The soil type that your new sod is being installed upon is critical to the underlying health and establishment of the sod that is to be installed. Installing into clay soil?\u00a0 As long as the clay soil is properly graded clay soil can actually be very good for sod as it can be rich in nutrients. Other types of soil, such as sandy soils, does not hold nutrients well and needs amendments prior to sodding. Soil tests are good because they tell you the acidity of the soil and can help you with proper amendments to add.\u00a0 You can buy soil tests here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After going over these 5 factors, I would classify these from an importance standpoint by using theorder, with number one being the most important:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When laying sod, it is critical to look into these 5 factors and they should help you on your way to achieving a healthy lawn. If you install sod at the wrong time of year, then its possible weeds could take over.\u00a0Whether warm season grasses or cool season grasses, its important to consider these factors.\u00a0We hope you enjoyed this article and it helps you with establishing your new lawn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFactor 3: The Weather<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Factor 4: Time of Year<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Factor 5: How is the Soil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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