Step 5: Planting Your New Lawn There are four methods to
planting a new lawn: Sod, Seed, Sprigs, and Plugs. Apply a
starter fertilizer high in phosphorus, such as 2:1:1 or 1:1:1
ratio, then lightly water the area. Have the pallets of sod
delivered to a shady spot if possible and begin work immediately
upon delivery of your order. Sod can go bad quickly, especially
if it heats up or dries out. If you cannot start right away,
unroll the sod and keep it moist. - Immediately upon delivery,
check sod for damage, such as a yellow-green or bluish color,
weeds, tears, disease, and insects. Reject bad sod. - Prepare
soil for sod by rolling with a roller that is one-third full of
water. - You will fill most rollers from the side of the drum.
Remove the rubber stopper, fill with water, and replace stopper.
You are ready to roll. - The rolled soil should be compacted
enough so your footprints are no more than ½-inch deep. -
Lightly water the area and walk on it as little as possible. -
Use a sharp knife to cut sod. Some