Sod Installation in Raleigh, NC
When you want your lawn to have that plush green golf course type grass, the best way to get there is by installing sod. It is the best way to start a yard or just give your old yard a new and beautiful look. This is best and most efficient way to give yourself a completely new yard, without the waiting that normally comes with yard maintenance!
Sodding, or re-sodding, your lawn can also help you with erosion because the sod will attach itself to the soil and create a firm coating. Raleigh residents turn to Dorsey Lawn & Landscape after large storms or heavy rainfall to rebuild their lawn to a more beautiful plush landscape. Replacing your yard with sod at the right time might be the difference between a yard thats dying and fighting weeds to one that is lush, green and healthy.
Because the soil in North Carolina can vary from town to town, Dorsey Lawn and Landscape will analyze your property to be sure we are using the perfect sod before we even start the process of installation. The last thing we want is for your new sod to not take shape and give you the problems you had before we started the project. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to laying sod around properties and businesses in Raleigh and that is why Dorsey Lawn and Landscape takes numerous things into account before advocating for and laying sod.
Sodding Improves Your Lawns Aesthetics
At Dorsey Lawn & Landscape our professional sod installation solutions will make the lawn of your dreams possible. We give you the most comprehensive and budget-friendly sod installation services dedicated to your unique needs. We strive that our sod installation is pest and weed-free.
When searching for sod services near me or sod companies near me Raleigh homeowners want the right variety of sod or turf for their property. This is one reason to call on the best local sod companies in Raleigh when you’re ready to have new sod installed outside your home or commercial building
With years of experience in the lawn care industry, and a seasoned agronomic expert, Dorsey Lawn and Landscape brings the experience of multi-million dollar golf course care to your home or business. From start to finish of your sod project, you can expect for best results.
Beautiful New Yards
Beautiful New Yards
Maintaining Beautiful Sod
WATERING –
Sod is a perishable and needs to be moist to ensure it’s survival. It is important that sod be watered immediately after installation. Generally, this requires 2-4 hours ( approx. 1 inch ) of watering per day for the first week after installation, 2-3 hours per day every other day for the 2nd week, and 3 times a week for the 3rd week. This is a general rule. Weather conditions, time of year, may require more or less watering. Some areas will require hand watering to achieve proper results. Watering is the responsibility of the customer and sod that does not survive due to lack of watering will not be guaranteed. After the initial 2-3 week rooting period, sod should be watered on a schedule that allows for infrequent and deeper watering ( i.e. every 3-5 days ), but for longer periods of time. This encourages the sod to root deeper, and helps prevent thatch buildup. Shallow watering only encourages thatch and does not aid the plant in times of drought.
MOWING –
It is recommended that fresh sod be mowed when leaf growth reaches 3-4 inches ( generally 10-15 days from install, although this varies with the time of the year ). Watering should be postponed for 1-2 days prior, and the mower should be set at its highest level. Mow slowly and try not to turn on the sod itself. After the initial mow, sod height should be kept at about 2 2 inches.
FERTILIZING and WEED CONTROL –
Generally, no fertilizing or weed control is needed for 6 weeks to 2 months after new sod is laid. At time of sodding, we fertilize and apply a grub worm killer. If grub worms are found at the time of installation, it is recommended that the customer treat the lawn with a grub killer 3 more times thru the growing season ( a total of 4 times a year for up to 3 years afterward ). Median Lawncare is not responsible for grub problems if the guidelines are not met. Normal fertilizing and weed controlling can begin about 6 weeks to 2 months after installation. Typically, a lawn in this climate needs about 4-6 treatments a year of fertilizer and/or weed killer to maintain a healthy appearance. Please follow all suitable product guidelines when applying these products as too much of either can damage or even destroy sod.
TRAFFIC AREAS –
Fresh sod requires 3-4 weeks to become fully rooted, it is recommended that it should not be walked upon within that time frame or it’s survival could be diminished.
Medina Lawncare will not guarantee sod placed on a property that has dog traffic or the presence of such pets. These are general guidelines for the care and maintenance of fresh sod. Medina Lawncare takes great care to provide only the freshest sod, and best installation possible; however, the long term survival of sod depends upon the continual care given by our customer.
Maintaining Beautiful Sod
WATERING –
Sod is a perishable and needs to be moist to ensure it’s survival. It is important that sod be watered immediately after installation. Generally, this requires 2-4 hours ( approx. 1 inch ) of watering per day for the first week after installation, 2-3 hours per day every other day for the 2nd week, and 3 times a week for the 3rd week. This is a general rule. Weather conditions, time of year, may require more or less watering. Some areas will require hand watering to achieve proper results. Watering is the responsibility of the customer and sod that does not survive due to lack of watering will not be guaranteed. After the initial 2-3 week rooting period, sod should be watered on a schedule that allows for infrequent and deeper watering ( i.e. every 3-5 days ), but for longer periods of time. This encourages the sod to root deeper, and helps prevent thatch buildup. Shallow watering only encourages thatch and does not aid the plant in times of drought.
MOWING –
It is recommended that fresh sod be mowed when leaf growth reaches 3-4 inches ( generally 10-15 days from install, although this varies with the time of the year ). Watering should be postponed for 1-2 days prior, and the mower should be set at its highest level. Mow slowly and try not to turn on the sod itself. After the initial mow, sod height should be kept at about 2 2 inches.
FERTILIZING and WEED CONTROL –
Generally, no fertilizing or weed control is needed for 6 weeks to 2 months after new sod is laid. At time of sodding, we fertilize and apply a grub worm killer. If grub worms are found at the time of installation, it is recommended that the customer treat the lawn with a grub killer 3 more times thru the growing season ( a total of 4 times a year for up to 3 years afterward ). Median Lawncare is not responsible for grub problems if the guidelines are not met. Normal fertilizing and weed controlling can begin about 6 weeks to 2 months after installation. Typically, a lawn in this climate needs about 4-6 treatments a year of fertilizer and/or weed killer to maintain a healthy appearance. Please follow all suitable product guidelines when applying these products as too much of either can damage or even destroy sod.
TRAFFIC AREAS –
Fresh sod requires 3-4 weeks to become fully rooted, it is recommended that it should not be walked upon within that time frame or it’s survival could be diminished.
Medina Lawncare will not guarantee sod placed on a property that has dog traffic or the presence of such pets. These are general guidelines for the care and maintenance of fresh sod. Medina Lawncare takes great care to provide only the freshest sod, and best installation possible; however, the long term survival of sod depends upon the continual care given by our customer.
