Have you decided to purchase sod that will be delivered to your home soon? The next step to take will be to install it. You'll want to know more about how to properly install your sod so it has the best chance of surviving. Your lawn will look great if you don't make the following mistakes.

Mistake 1: Selecting The Wrong Type Of Sod

All sod is not created equal when it comes to the type of sod that you purchase. Certain grasses will grow better in your region than others, so always research what type of grass it is and know what you are getting. There can be big differences in terms of water tolerance and soil requirements that can cause problems with your new sod if you're not aware of them.

Mistake 2: Not Preparing The Soil

A common problem that people run into is not properly preparing the soil before laying it down. The soil will need to grow roots that connect to the ground beneath. Improper preparation can prevent that from happening.

Start by removing rocks, weeds, debris, or anything else from the ground where the soil will go. Then till the soil so that there are several inches of loose dirt. This will help the soil distribute the water to the sod. It will also help with proper root growth. 

Mistake 3: Not Watering The Sod Properly

Watering sod is a bit different from watering new grass. It is possible to overwater and underwater sod in a way that weakens the root system, causes grass to grow unevenly and creates fungal diseases under the soil.

Water the sod lightly through multiple waterings every single day. This prevents the sod from being overwatered since it has a chance to absorb the water and nutrients in it. You'll eventually shift from many short watering sessions to fewer sessions that are longer.

Mistake 4: Not Installing The Sod Correctly

Sod is not something that you can just haphazardly put on the ground. It needs to be placed tightly together so that it won't accidentally overlap or have a gap between them. Proper installation techniques prevent you from seeing seams where weeds can grow, and prevent uneven growth in the grass. 

The best way to prevent seams is to lay the sod down as if it were hardwood flooring pieces. Start a row of sod with the full length of the sod strip. Then start the next row by cutting the first strip of sod in half. This will prevent every corner from meeting up at the same place, which helps create fewer seams in the material. 

For more information about the successful laying of sod, contact a company like Novasack Turf Farms.