Install Turf - FAQs
Turf Installation Frequently Asked Questions
Install the turf immediately upon delivery! Water within 30 minutes of installation!Turf is a living plant that requires soil contact and moisture!
Turf Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
Install the turf immediately upon delivery! Water within 30 minutes of installation!Turf is a living plant that requires soil contact and moisture!
Turf Installation
During hot weather protect the unlaid turf by placing stacks in the shade.
Install turf along the longest straight line, such as a sidewalk or driveway. Stagger end seams as in bricklaying, keep snug against each other but not overlapping . Avoid gaps, overlaps
or stretching the turf. Use a sharp knife to trim. Avoid leaving small strips at the outer edges as the turf will not retain moisture. On the slopes, place the turf pieces across the slope using popsicle sticks to secure if necessary.
Roll the entire turf area after installation to improve soil/turf
contact and remove air pockets.
To prevent indentations or air pockets, avoid repeated walking or kneeling on the turf while it is being installed or
just after watering.
Turf Installation
During hot weather protect the unlaid turf by placing stacks in the shade.
Install turf along the longest straight line, such as a sidewalk or driveway. Stagger end seams as in bricklaying, keep snug against
each other but not overlapping . Avoid gaps, overlaps or stretching the turf. Use a sharp knife to trim. Avoid leaving small strips
at the outer edges as the turf will not retain moisture. On the slopes, place the turf pieces across the slope using popsicle sticks to secure if necessary.
Roll the entire turf area after installation to improve soil/turf contact and remove air pockets.
To prevent indentations or air pockets, avoid repeated walking or kneeling on the turf while it is being installed or just after watering.
Watering New Turf
Water within 1/2 hour of installation. Water daily or more often, keeping the turf moist until it is firmly rooted (about 2 weeks). Then, less frequent and deeper watering should begin. Weather conditions dictate the amount and frequency of watering .
Be certain that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry,
or windy periods. Water areas near buildings more often where
reflected heat dries the turf.
Watering New Turf
Water within 1/2 hour of installation. Water daily or more often, keeping the turf moist until it is firmly rooted (about 2 weeks). Then, less
frequent and deeper watering should begin. Weather conditions dictate the amount and frequency of watering. Be certain that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry, or windy periods. Water areas near buildings more often where reflected heat dries the
turf.
Fertilizing New Turf
Apply a 16-16-16 starter fertilizer
at the time of installation.
Fertilizing New Turf
Mowing New Turf
Approximately 7 – 10 days from time of installation, mow 2 to 2 1/2 inches from the ground level with a sharp mower – never removing more than 1/3 of the blade at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . How long do I have to install the sod once it’s delivered?
A. You should install the sod the same day it’s brought to you. Sod is moreperishable in summer when it’s hotter, than in fall and winter when it’s cooler.
Q. How thick is the Sod?
A. The sod is about 1/2 inch thick. Leave your grade about 1/2 inch below the sidewalks and borders.
Q. Can I just drive into the farm and pick up Sod?
A. No, we need time to harvest the Sod so it’s ready for you to pick up. Please give us 24 hours notice.
Q. How much water should I give it?
A. As soon as you install sod immediately give it one inch of water. Do not let it dry out. In the summer months sod is avery perishable commodity, it has no root system yet. In winter and fall you might not need to irrigate at all here in thePacific Northwest.
Q. How come mushrooms have started to grow in my sod?
A. This is only a temporary situation. When you are applying a lot of water in summer and it’s really hot, you have created a mushroom factory. They will go away once you cut back on your watering.
Q. Do you warranty your Sod?
A. Yes we do, as long as the area has at least 50% sunlight, sod will work well for you. We will give you replacement sod aslong as you have followed the initial water requirements (the success rate for transplanted sod is very high).
Q. Will you place the pallets around the site for me?
A. Yes, we carry a forklift with us to transport the turf around the site for you, at no additional charge.
Q. Should I put starter fertilizer down?
A. Yes, you should put 16-16-16 down on the soil before sod installation.
Q. How long does it take to lay 500 sq. feet of sod?
A. You should allow about 1.5 hours to lay every 500 sq. ft. of sod, depending on how far you have to pack it.
Q. How heavy are the sod pieces?
A. They are not very heavy, around 25 lbs per slab in summer. In winter, when they are wetter, the weight goes up.
Q. How many square feet are in a slab?
A. Lefeber Turf Farm is cutting 5 sq. ft. per slab (18″ x 40″), there are 100 slabs on a pallet for 500 sq. ft.
Mowing New Turf
Approximately 7 - 10 days from time of installation, mow 2 to 2 1/2 inches from the ground level with a sharp mower - never removing more
than 1/2 of the blade at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q . How long do I have to install the sod once it’s delivered?
A. You should install the sod the same day it’s brought to you. Sod is more perishable in summer when it's hotter, than in fall and winter when it's cooler.
Q. How thick is the Sod?
A. The sod is about 1/2 inch thick. Leave your grade about 1/2 inch below the sidewalks and borders.
Q. Can I just drive into the
farm and pick up Sod?
A. No, we need time to harvest the Sod so it’s ready for youto pick up. Please give us24 hours notice.
Q. How much water should
I give it?
A. As soon as you install sod immediately give it one inch of water. Do not let it dry out.In the summer months sod is avery perishable commodity, ithas no root system yet. Inwinter and fall you mightnot need to irrigate at all herein the Pacific Northwest.
Q. How come mushrooms have started to grow in my sod?
A. This is only a temporary situation. When you are applying a lot of water insummer and it’s really hot,you have created a mushroom factory. They will go away once you cut back on your watering.
Q. Do you warranty your Sod?
A. Yes we do, as long as the area has at least 50% sunlight, sodwill work well for you. Wewill give you replacement sodas long as you have followedthe initial water requirements(the success rate for transplanted sod is very high).
Q. Will you place the pallets
around the site for me?
A. Yes, we carry a forklift with us to transport the turf aroundthe site for you, at noadditional charge.
Q. Should I put starter
fertilizer down?
A. Yes, you should put 16-16-16 down on the soil beforesod installation.
Q. How long does it take to
lay 500 sq. feet of sod?
A. You should allow about 1.5 hours to lay every 500 sq. ft.of sod, depending on howfar you have to pack it.
Q. How heavy are the sod pieces?
A. They are not very heavy, around 25 lbs per slab in summer. In winter, when they are wetter, the weight goes up.
Q. How many square
feet are in a slab?
A. Lefeber Turf Farm is cutting5 sq. ft. per slab (18″ x 40″), there are 100 slabs on a palletfor 500 sq. ft.
