We roll topsoil before and after installation to reduce its initial porous and spongy state. If not, foot and traffic marks will quickly appear, creating damaging and unsightly ruts. Rolling will reduce air pockets that remain after installation—eliminating the possibility of
air heating within the pockets and subsequent burning of the roots.
Then we lay sod and watering is by far the most important step during installation. It can mean the difference between established growth and a dead lawn. After watering, you should be able to pick up the corner of a roll and see wet soil underneath. The sod should be watered every night for a week (weather permitting) and later watered as needed. After about 10 days it is safe to mow the turfgrass. It should be mowed the opposite way that the rolls were installed to encourage each slab to knit together.
air heating within the pockets and subsequent burning of the roots.
Then we lay sod and watering is by far the most important step during installation. It can mean the difference between established growth and a dead lawn. After watering, you should be able to pick up the corner of a roll and see wet soil underneath. The sod should be watered every night for a week (weather permitting) and later watered as needed. After about 10 days it is safe to mow the turfgrass. It should be mowed the opposite way that the rolls were installed to encourage each slab to knit together.