Sod Installation Scarborough

Sod is actually live grass that has been harvested with its roots intact and then transplanted to another location. Sod is generally used for new lawns, or to repair/patch up existing ones. Sod can also be used on golf courses, parks, and other areas where a manicured look is desired.

Weeds are a common problem when it comes to lawns, but there are a few things we do when we do sod installation to prevent weeds from coming back;

• First of all, we check how big are the weeds. If the weeds are too big, we will trim them all and spray roundup to make sure the weeds are dead.
• Secondly, if the weeds are still small, we remove them, together with the existing grass using a sod cutter.
• Afterward, we will dig with a pickaxe around the edge of the lawn (where the machine could not reach) and remove everything that grows there in order to ensure a fresh start. Then, we turn over the soil using a rototiller. This step is done for few reasons; it allows us to aerate the soil and move it around better, and it will also allow a better flow of oxygen and nutrients to the new lawn's roots so it can establish faster. Also and very importantly, when rototilling is done, we also destroy all existing root systems (including weeds).
• Finally, when we install the thick and fresh sod, it blocks the sun from penetrating and thus prevents the weeds from getting the most important element, light exposure.