Zoysia Sod
Zoysia sod is really the premier sod for this area. Zoysia sod takes less maintenance because it grows so slow. Zoysia sod is ideal for if you have pets. Zoysia sod is more resistant to consistent foot traffic. Making Zoysia sod the best for if you do not like your pet creating trails in the yard.
Zoysia sod is usually sold by the pallet. Zoysia sod pallets in Oklahoma come in 400 square foot pallets. Zoysia sod needs to be installed within 1-2 days of purchase. Zoysia sod needs plenty of water when installed. Zoysia sod is very hearty grass that does well in dry conditions. Zoysia sod still needs to be warred a few times a week. When Zoysia grass is installed it needs to be watered every day for about the first 2 months.
Zoysia sod grows extremely slow and is great for pets and high foot traffic areas.
Fescue Sod
Fescue sod loves cool weather. Fescue sod loves the shade. Fescue sod needs plenty of water when installed. Fescue sod should not be installed when it?s above 90 degrees. Fescue sod needs to be reseeded every spring and every fall. A 500 Square foot pallet of sod weighs about 2,000 pounds. When you purchase fescue sod; you need to have the proper kind of truck to transport the fescue sod safely. Every truck is not built for hauling that kind of a load. Fescue sod can be installed on top of new dirt. Fescue sod is best installed 2 days after purchase. Do not leave your fescue sod on the pallet for longer than 48 hours. Humidity will kill the fescue sod very quickly.
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Bermuda Sod
Bermuda sod is installed year round. Bermuda sod is drought resistant. Bermuda sod is common. Bermuda sod is perfect for areas in your yard that receive a lot of sunlight. It is smart to trim trees before installing Bermuda Sod. Bermuda sod needs at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Bermuda sod is cut and installed year-round compares to other variations of sod that’s only cut and installed certain times of the year. Bermuda sod reseeds itself. Bermuda sod can be installed with a machine or by hand. Bermuda sod is sold in 500 square foot pallets and 500 square foot rolls. the 500 square Bermuda sod rolls are installed by the machine
Bermuda sod can be installed by the customer. The biggest thing to remember is the sod is very very heavy. Bermuda sod pallets weigh anywhere between 1800 – 2000 pounds. Bermuda sod pallets will fit in most standard size trucks. You will want to make sure your leaf springs on your truck are strong enough to handle the weight of the sod. Heavy Bermuda sod pallets can easily damage trucks so be sure you know what your car can handle before you damage your vehicle.
Bermuda sod loves to be pampered when its first installed. That just means be sure your sod receives plenty of water, and be sure your sod professional is putting down some kind of fertilizer or booster under your sod before installed. This will help keep your sod healthy and help the roots to learn to enjoy their new home quickly. You want your sod to have everything it needs to take root in the first couple of days. This happens by giving your Bermuda sod plenty of water.
If you do decide to fertilize your Bermuda sod after installed try to use something natural. Stay away from fertilizer and stick with manure. Poop is natural and doesn?t produce additional heat that can burn up your Bermuda sod blades.
Related Quantum Sod Resources
Continue planning with these related resources selected for this project:
- Check current sod pricing
- Request an accurate Tulsa sod quote
- Plan sod quantities from 500 to 150,000 square feet
- Use the Tulsa sod calculator
- Compare pickup, delivery, and installation
Bermuda sod does reseed its self so you do not need to worry about purchasing Bermuda sod seeds. If your Bermuda lawn is struggling let your Bermuda sod grow about 6 inches tall and then cut. When you cut your sod leave the clippings it is important to do things your sod will appreciate and allow it to grow thicker and healthier.
Bermuda Sod
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