My Home Improvement MayJune 2019

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Starting Over with

Farm Fresh Sod

By Kim MacColeman

When the vision of a lush lawn that comfortably hosts
children, grandchildren or friends for a barbecue doesn’t
meet reality, the disappointment can be heavy. You
can continue to throw elbow grease and money at the
problem, or you can start over. It may seem like a radical
idea, but a welcoming lawn can boost your home’s
curb appeal by 11 percent, according to researchers at
Michigan State University.

Going All In
Before pulling the trigger, consider the size of your yard
and budget. Determine whether you can do it yourself or
if an expert is needed. Outsourcing parts of the project
may be a happy medium.

To start a new lawn from scratch, you will need to kill the
old one and remove the dead grass. Once that is done,
test the soil to make sure it is healthy and balanced. Till
and amend the soil so that it is ready for farm-fresh sod,
and  nally, lay the sod and keep it watered. Remember,
starting fresh is an investment but you can do it with
the help of experts like the Certi ed Turf Professionals
at NG Turf.

Options for a Clean Kill
Herbicides are the best and fastest method to kill grass.
Roundup® works in as little as 10 to 14 days, however,
multiple applications may be necessary to kill all the
existing grasses.

Once the grass is dead, it needs to be removed. A tiller

makes the job easier by churning up the sod. For larger

areas, consider renting a sod cutter to slice the grass

into slabs. Note, this may be a job you want to outsource

to a professional.

Get the Dirt on Your Soil

After removing the grass, get a soil sample. It is

remarkably inexpensive and easy. Pick at least 10 spots

in your yard, dig down about 6 inches and pull up some

soil. Send the sample to your county extension of ce for

analysis. This should cost about $15 and it will tell you

what nutrients your yard is missing.

Lay Your Luxury Lawn

You’re almost there! Now, for the right sod. Do you want

a carpet-like lawn that feels like heaven under your feet

like Zeon® Zoysia or one that stays green throughout

the year like Rebel Supreme® Fescue? Remember

to consider the climate. Georgia is sunny, hot and

sometimes dry. You’ll want to select a grass variety that

can handle those conditions.

Make sure to lay your sod quickly. NG Turf harvests sod

year-round and delivers it fresh to your home, even on

Saturdays. Make sure to keep the sod watered until the

roots are established and then sit back and enjoy having

the greenest and healthiest grass on the block. If you

have questions, give NG Turf a call at 770-431-1344.

Give us a call today!!

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Call them today for a custom quote at (770) 431-1344 or visit them online at NGTurf.com.

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