If you're installing a new lawn, you can prepare the soil, sprinkle seed, water it regularly, and wait for weeks until the grass grows. Or, far more quickly and with less hassle, you can call up Arkansas Sod & Turf Farms in North Little Rock, AR, and purchase slabs or rolls of lawn sod. You can pick it up or have it delivered. Because of the ease and speed of the process, many property owners choose this alternative.

What You Need to Know About Sod

1. What Is Sod?

Sod is grass that has been grown and then removed from the earth. It consists of the grass blades and a root system attached to a small amount of soil. It can be cut in slabs or rolls for transport and laid or unrolled again for installation in a new location.

2. How Do You Prepare the Ground for Sod installation?

The ground must be raked and cleared of all twigs, rocks, and other debris that might inhibit root growth. If possible, loosing the soil by tiling is ideal to give the roots a good loose place to grow and helps to hold moisture in the soil. The pre-installation level should come to one inch below adjacent sidewalks, driveways, and patios, so it does not overhang the concrete once the lawn is in place.

3. How Do You Care for Newly Installed Sod?

Sod must be kept moist before, during, and after installation. Once it has been laid, you should avoid mowing it or walking on it for about three weeks. This gives the roots enough time to take hold and the lawn time to establish itself in the new location.

Proper installation can be tricky, so it's often best to leave it to the experts. Contact Arkansas Sod & Turf Farms, the most trusted and experienced lawn sod company in North Little Rock, AR, for help. They've been serving the region for over 40 years, and they carry numerous hardy products, including St. Augustine sod, Bermuda grass, centipede grass, and Zoysia. Call them at (501) 753-5377 to discuss your options today.