With spring around the corner, now is a great time to start preparing for that landscaping project on your list of New Year’ s resolutions. Laying sod in the first days of spring will get your lawn primed for success before summer. The guide below discusses the best time to lay sodding and some of the details about the process.

A Guide to Sod Landscaping for Spring

When to Lay Sod

The beauty of sodding is that it creates an almost instant, lush, attractive, and healthy lawn that’s ready for use within a couple of weeks. The organic material can be laid almost any time of year in the South’s mild climate—as long as the ground is not frozen. However, it responds best to warm soil and moderate temperatures during early spring or early fall when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold.

During spring installation, you can avoid weed growth by preparing the soil first. If your yard is covered with patches of grass, it will need to be removed with a sod cutter that nips it below the roots. Aerating the soil with a rototiller will also be necessary as well as spreading compost and fertilizer to provide nutrients.

Best Sod Grasses for Spring Landscaping

Bluegrass, tall fescue, and other cool-season grasses can be installed any time during fall and winter as long as the ground temperature is well above freezing. These will be perfect if you want to get started in March. From around April until the beginning of July, warm-season grasses such as Bermuda grass, zoysia, and centipedegrass can be installed when the soil is 55 degrees or more so that the sod can properly root. It’s important to water the soil to ensure it doesn’t dry out. Once the roots become established, sod becomes less at risk due to fluctuating temperatures.

When you need quality landscaping services, contact the professionals at Landscape Carolina in Lancaster, SC. Their experienced landscape design team offers a wide range of specialties, including hardscaping, sodding installation, mulching, and lawn care. To learn more about the company, call (803) 289-7888 today or visit them online.