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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.

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