There are a lot of landscaping projects you can do yourself with little or no prior experience. As long as you have access to the internet, you can undoubtedly learn how to do most of them by watching a simple video. However, when it comes to bigger, more complicated projects like installing sod, it’s best to turn to the professionals.

3 Reasons to Let the Pros Install Your Sod

1. Prepare the Site Properly

Even if you install the highest quality sod and care for it meticulously, the lawn will fail to thrive if the site wasn’t cleared properly. Before installing sod, you must remove debris, enrich the soil, and grade the site to ensure adequate drainage. Naturally, contractors have the equipment and skills necessary to perform all of the above, and depending on the size of the area to be sodded, they can complete all three steps in a single visit. 

2. Eliminate Unsightly Imperfections

Professionals know how to prepare and install sod, so there are no seams, gaps, lumps, or divots. Preventing issues like seams starts when the sod is cut, which you won’t have control over if you purchase it precut to install yourself. Laying sod improperly also paves the way for weeds to flourish in gaps and inhibits the blades’ roots from taking hold. 

3. Ensure Top-Quality Sod 

While it’s certainly possible to find quality sod from other sources, sod farms tend to produce the heartiest products. They monitor them closely for insects, weeds, and diseases and never install substandard products. If you plan on putting the grass in yourself, on the other hand, it’s important to remember that sod has a shelf life. In other words, even if you purchase perfectly healthy pieces, they could end up wilting by the time you actually use them due to lack of water.

For professional sod installation, turn to Keeven Bros Sod Company. Based in O’Fallon, MO, they’ve been serving residential and commercial clients throughout the Greater St. Louis area since 1953. With a broad range of grass varieties available, they’re committed to leaving every property owner with a lush, green landscape that will thrive for years to come. To request a quote, reach out on their website or call (636) 240-4900.