Step 1
Grade and prepare
Old grass and rocks out, soil loosened and leveled.
A green lawn on red clay: done right
New sod, seeding and hydroseeding, overseeding and artificial turf. Timing matters in Raleigh: tall fescue does best seeded from mid-September to early October; warm-season grasses like bermuda go in from late spring.
What's included
Everything in sod & seeding
- Sod installation
- Seeding and hydroseeding
- Fall overseeding
- Soil prep on red clay
- Artificial turf
How we do it
Step by step
Step 2
Lay the sod
Tight seams, staggered like bricks, rolled in.
Step 3
Water and root
We tell you exactly how to water the first weeks.
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Tool
Figure the material
500sq ft
1.1pallets of sod
4.6cubic yards of mulch at 3 in
11bales of pine straw
Approximate: a pallet covers about 450 sq ft, a pine straw bale about 45.
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How it looks
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Questions
What people ask
01When is the best time to plant grass in Raleigh?For tall fescue, mid-September to early October (NC State Extension). Spring…
For tall fescue, mid-September to early October (NC State Extension). Spring seeding works but usually not as well. Bermuda and zoysia go in late spring and summer.
Another question? Ask Victor02Can I water new sod during water restrictions?In Raleigh, irrigation permits for new lawns are not issued while any…
In Raleigh, irrigation permits for new lawns are not issued while any water-conservation stage is in effect. We check the city status before scheduling sod.
Another question? Ask Victor03Sod or seed?Sod gives you a finished lawn the same day and holds slopes. Seed costs less…
Sod gives you a finished lawn the same day and holds slopes. Seed costs less but takes a season to fill in.
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