Tips for Measuring and Ordering Sod
Sod rolls are typically cut into standard strips covering 10 square feet. Calculating the exact rectangle helps, but cutting rolls to fit irregular garden shapes creates significant installation waste.
Crucial Installation Rules
- Lay Immediately: Fresh sod is a live plant. It must be installed and heavily watered within 24 hours of delivery, or the rolls will overheat and die.
- Stagger the Joints: Lay sod rolls like bricks in a running bond pattern. Staggering the seams prevents erosion and helps the grass blend seamlessy.