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How to Prepare Your Yard for Sod

Tips From The Lawn Institute:
"The beauty is in the blades, but the "action" is in the roots," is a good adage to remember when growing grass. Thus, the value of proper site preparation and soil improvement, before any planting takes place, is that it will be easier for the grass roots to penetrate deeply and evenly. Deep roots will make the lawn more drought resistant, a more efficient water and nutrient user and more dense as new grass plant shoots emerge. A dense lawn crowds out weeds and resists insects and disease.

Follow these steps for a beautiful, healthy and trouble-free lawn:

Clear the area of debris, rock, sticks, weeds, etc.
Relieve compaction by ripping 4"-6" deep. Take care of any potential drainage problems.
Add compost (4 cubic yards per 1000 sq ft.) Till or mix into the soil.
Rake area flat and remove large clumps. This will firm the surface as well.
Settle sprinkler trenches by tamping or water settle.
Rake out final grade.
Apply Five Star's Starter Fertilizer.
You are ready for sod!

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Colorado Sod and Turf Grass Products and Services

How to Prepare Your Yard for Sod