Sod purchase

[Juan Grande]

Does anyone know where I could buy 100 sq ft of sod?  I'm assuming most places only sell it by the pallet.  If not, I guess I will just seed it. 

Thanks,

John

[RebelSS]

Most garden centers sell it by the roll. At least around here; bought many in the past. Make sure to get good, heavy, "mineral Sod".

[Juan Grande]

Thanks Rebel.

[Bobby Bass]

Buy it on the day it is delivered to the garden center, call ahead and then install it the same day

[RebelSS]

Welcome. And...remember to get the water on that sod a half hour after it's down, and water it a good inch that day; then daily for 2 weeks. Yes, that is a must. Make sure the edges are down firmly and get water, make sure your sprinkler "overlaps" the sod. DON'T dump fertilizer on it like some say to do; it's already stressed, and it will just promote non-beneficial shallow root growth. Let us know how it goes...

[Juan Grande]

By "garden center" you're talking Lowe's or Home Depot?

We have clay where I'm at so should I prep the ground with some black dirt first or just lay the sod on the clay?

Edited September 8, 2015 by Juan Grande

[RebelSS]

I'm thinking more of a "true' garden center...one that deal in just flowers/shrubs, trees,, like Bachmans, Sargents, etc. They'll have the good sod, not the stuff that places like the box stores sell. Black dirt (sterilized!) prep is a good idea, so is forking/loosening the clay soil, and making sure it's got a lot of water IN it before rolling the sod. (and, while I think of it, if you can get a barrel roller, roll that over the sod after laying it) I see you have a Schulte's up by you; that would be where to go. That should get ya started...

[Moose]

Rocket Sod in Anoka use to sell it by the roll. Get it in the morning and it is fresh cut off the field. B&B Hoffman sod is also just North of Elk River. Not sure if the sell by the roll though. 101 Market might have it in Otsego.

 

[Tom7227]

If you can't get it within a day or two of it being cut I would suggest that you go with seed instead.  Spend some time learning what type of seed will work in the area you intend to plant and then work up the soil.  If you have heavy clay you may want to put some pelletized gypsum down and mix it in.  Might help to sprinkle some sphagnum moss over the area once you put the seed down.  It helps hold the moisture in to aid in germination.