Thursday, April 27, 2017

Tips On How To Do Sod Installation Commercial

By Melissa Gray


Aesthetically, a plush lawn takes the attractiveness of a property a notch higher. It does not matter whether you want to do Sod Installation Commercial in around a home or a commercial property; of important is that a qualified installer can bring the necessary makeover you need in your yard. Actually, within just three hours or so, a rough and rugged compound can be made beautiful and attractive.

It takes more than just laying down the turf grass to change the landscape. Rather, it requires the expertise of a commercial contractor to be able to bring the required green effect to ground littered with patches of brown and withered lawn. In addition, a professional is able to do that using the right apparatuses for better results. Nonetheless, there are some steps that need to follow by professionals, failure to which, the entire endeavor would be in vain.

First, an individual needs to make the soil ready. This is done by loosening the ground up to a depth of about seven inches. To it, add composed and a mixture of clay and sand in order to enhance surface runoff. If you notice protruding lumps or small mounts, level the ground using a rake such that it is just an inch below the paved pathways then moisten it.

After soil preparation, spread out the first roll of sod along the edge of a fence or pathway. Either way, ensure that the edge is relatively straight. As you lay it, flatten it such that it adheres to the soil without leaving any air pockets. Using a knife, slit off a portion of another roll of sod to complete the columns that fail to reach the other end of the edge. Then, embark laying down subsequent rolls.

To ascertain healthy growth of the lawn, water the newly laid down turf. One should observe a frequent schedule of sprinkling within the first fortnight. The water is crucial for settling the grass with continuous seepage. Do the sprinkling strictly in the morning. At this time, the temperatures are cool. Thus, moisture is retained in the soil.

After observing a daily schedule of sprinkling water for a week, reduce this frequency to about twice per week. Past one week, the installed lawn will have adhered well to the ground such that one cannot depict its recent installation. Coming into the third week, water the landscape less often. However, during summer, sprinkle the land more often as the days are dissimilarly hotter.

When the lawn grows to a five-inch height, that is a green light to mow it. When mowing it, caution should be taken as the grass is still soft and fragile. Hence, minimize the weight on it by using a pushed mower rather the driven ones. Besides, trimming the size of the grass ensure the exponential growth of roots whilst reducing the invasion of weeds.

After enjoying the view of your newly laid sod for a month, fertilize the lawn to compensate for the nutrients lost during the heavy watering during the preceding few weeks. Observing frequent lawn maintenance can preserve the grass for a longer period.




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