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Knowing the size of the material your purchasing is your first step.At Sod and Seed we have 3 different types of sod roll sizes. Sizes are depending upon what type of sod it is, if it is netted, or non netted sod. Soil conditions also affect how large we can go since weight is a factor. Soils as well as base materials have different weights. After finding out your material measurement round up dimensions. its always best to round areas up to the nearest sod roll to assure proper coverage. With any areas you want to make sure to include Material waste.

For an example lets give a area of 11′-2″x 20′. A sod roll measurement of 2’x5′ in this situation we would round up. The 11′-2″ to 12′ to assure we have enough sod. personally i like to add 3% or at least two extra rolls to an order. Now if you happen upon a damaged roll it can easily replace it before establishment.

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If we are planting a new plant and have removed the waste and weeds from above. We still have to rototill and break up the soil to at least let oxygen into the area and help with rooting and absorption of nutrients and water. Breaking up the soil is a great way to help the new plants is by adding a topsoil compost mix. Topsoil compost mixtures are easy choices because the compost amount will be safe. General planting and will not burn your lawn as manure would. This works well with all smaller plants. Topsoil is usually a vitamin-rich mixture of reek side bank soil along with compost. Many variations of soil are created in today’s gardening. Ask your local professional at the local nursery recommends for your application.

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Nutrients- What energy is needed to build a strong foundation for our lawn ?
Answer being nutrition, we need to supplement the needs of our lawns health to fulfill proper growth. Fertilize your lawn every 6-8 weeks to assure a healthy sod lawn.

Over seeding- After major damage your lawn will need help to repair over the next couple months. Over seeding is a easy way to repair damage as long as soil conditions are acceptable. Seasonal over seeding is always recommended for a lush full dense lawn.

Detaching- At times lawns have too many years of overgrow to be able to fully thrive in the new seasons condition. Detaching assures you have a fresh are for your lawn to expand and breathe into with new broken don soil and air to help with photosynthesis.

T.P.I. a Full tear out preparation and installation.
a T.P.I. will leave your lawn looking as good as new. Complete tear out preparation of your soil and full installation of new lawn and fertilizing! The full package for a fresh start. Choose this package for a revamped new soil conditioned area ready for the old of your choosing of used for new plant growth. We itemize every plant available unless medically released in which specialized direction goes into planting your perfected specialized plant.

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Seed process of installing a lawn

If you have a tight budget, do not mind maintenance, and can stand waiting 6-8 months seeding is a great option. Every sod lawn whether from seed or sod recommends you properly amending and preparing the soil. the only time we ever see failed sod is from not preparation and seed holds a very small chance of filling out properly without amending soil and neutralize p.h.

Enclosed is how to properly prepare an area.

How to install your own lawn

1. Remove Old Lawn/Debris Cut out previous lawn using sod cutter if level, if not use rotor-tiller to cut out lawn and previous roots.
   Hand pick all perimeters with mattock pick-ax to assure not to damage bordering or concrete areas.
   Dispose of waste then begin breaking down soil by tilling the lawn vertically and horizontally doing the majority of your grading while cleaning out waste with raking and shoveling.
2. Trench For Sprinklers Trenching can be done after your major grading and should a minimum of 12 “below finished grade though 18-24″ preferred. If a main line of pressure minimum of 18″ and any other lines 2′ or 24” below grade. 
   This can be done manually with trenching shovels and pick-axes or with powered trenching machine.
   After all lines are installed test lines turn on to remove any debris and glue and adjust. 
   Fill in all trenches and rake and roll multiple times to properly pack the trenching. walking in trench lines first couple times packing 
   in will also help before raking and rolling.
   
   
3. Add Topsoil Bare minimum of 1 yard of topsoil/compost mix per a 250 square feet area to amend soil and neutralize P.H.- this is a 1″ spread over soil
   If area is mad of clay or need nutrients double your soil needed to 2 yards per 250 square feet. If large plants or trees were removed or remain call us for adjusted recommendation.
   
   
4. Rototill Soil Now till in the new topsoil to the old soil. this will further break down any rooting or waste from old lawn and plants and will help with surfacing the waste. rototill until soil is broken down and you are down at least 6″-8″ deep. level out with rakes continuing to take out any rocks roots waste or debris. the soil should be to resembling a sandy loam mix.
5. Rake , Level and Roll Soil begin setting your finish grade and cleaning out any remaining waste. At this point 99 percent of the waste should have been organically removed by raking out waste shoveling it up and taking it to dumps. use roller filled with water to compact soil them use rake to rough up any waste. after turn rake and grade an roll again. Use landscape rake to assure the easiest grading with wider rake.
6. ADD FERTILIZER After your soil area is graded to a finish height of 5/8″-1″ under finish height all waste removed and all soil had been mixed graded cleaned and packed add a starter fertilizer. Make sure to use fertilizer low in nitrogen when installing to promote rooting.
7. At This point you are open to going about either route sod or seed. If sodding your lawn you have to keep watering minimum of 2-3 times daily for 15-20 minutes each cycle for 3 weeks until properly rooted weaning off properly. We can provide more detailed directions vie email if asked. If you are seeding there will be the process of seeding over the area based off the recommendations of the seed distributor and type of seed. Each type of seed has different amount per a square foot. seed and cover with very light amount of soil 1/8″-3/8″ and lightly pack. this soil is used to help germination and to hide from rodents birds and animals as free feed. you will want to weed weekly and fertilize 6 weeks after seeding and continue to apply more seed every month and a half which is your average germination rate for most California grass. with daily watering and constant weeding you will be able to have a thick lush lawn in 6-8 months if all goes well. During this time you will have to keep pets and heavy foot traffic off the area. Now will proceed with sod directions which can and actually is done at times with over seeding.
8. Lay Sod use staggered brick formation making sure your seems are tight and well tucked into any edging. Water immediately after completion or 2 hrs into beginning if not completed. Install the same day this is a living product that is very delicate at this moment and is for the next two Weeks.
   
   
9. Water and Roll Lawn water lawn after finishing cutting lawn in and checking seems and quality. After installing roll lawn with roller filled with roller filled with water. Keep watering 2-3 times a day for 15-20 minutes for 3 weeks to a month until rooted after, then go to every other day.
10. After 4 to 6 weeks wait until a dry day or no rain an set your mower to the highest setting and mow your amazing new lawn. Adjust height by only one step each week of mowing. Fertilize after week 6 with our nitrogen base to help with development.
    
    

Things to consider is if your doing all the labor do you enjoy lawn work or prefer instant gratification. Both require a decent amount of water but seeding requires a specific time of year or you might be spending more on watering then you would have with the initial cost of already developed lawn.

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I am George the Owner of Sod and Seed please enjoy our new website. We will be writing about all the information we will be providing and learning. Whether working with homeowners on questions to training landscapers and do it yourself home owners we have your answers for all your lawn questions. Our primary sod site is www.bayareasodandseed.com though this will be our updated blogging site that will include online shopping. We are open Monday through Saturday and happy to take walk in questions. We never carry sod in stock we only provide fresh sod services such as delivery and installation. This includes sod pickup your sod must be prepared before cut for installation.

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