How Do You Lay Sod In Winter?
Laying sod can turn the eyesore of the neighborhood into a beautiful landscaped property in a matter of hours. Many people love the look, and need their lawn looking perfect even in the middle of winter. It’s not ideal to lay sod in winter, but it is possible. Since the grass will be in its dormant stage and the freezing of its roots is a concern, you will need to take some extra precautions to make the laying of your new lawn a success. Weed and remove any wood, trash and rocks. Use a wheelbarrow to help you in this process. Level the ground with a rake by raking back and forth to move the soil from high areas to low areas. Make sure you rake over all areas to loosen or till the soil at least an inch deep. You can use a regular rake or a landscape rake, which will have a wider head and short tines to make this part of the job easier. If your lawn is large and overwhelming, or your soil is hard, which it may be due to the cold weather, you may want to rent a garden rotovator. Grade the
