Sod Installation Service in Jacksonville Florida
Land Impressions sod installation service is
located in Jacksonville
FL.
Prior to the sod installation
we perform a pH test which will show how acidic or basic the
soil is. Fresh cut sod will not grow well unless the
soil test comes back showing a neutral pH which indicates that nutrient requirements
are in check. If the soil is too acidic (low pH) lime
should be added. If the soil is to basic (high pH)
sulfer should be added. We will also help you select the appropriate
type
of lawn sod to install. Below is our process for sod
installation.
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Sod Installation
is typically completed on the same day that the sod is
delivered. If tempatures are higher than normal, water
will be applied to the soil before the sod is laid (the hot soil
can damage the roots of the sod). We place the pieces together
tightly and stagger the joints of the sod
in a brick shaped pattern to avoid gaps/overlaps which results
in a seamless lawn. The sod is then trimmed around the
trees and flowerbeds unless otherwise instructed. Soil Test & Weed Treatment
The initial visit will be scheduled two weeks prior to preparation
work (tilling the soil & applying sulfer/lime if needed). A down
payment of half the overall cost will be collected on the initial
visit. Two tasks will be performed on this visit. One, collection
of a soil sample
to be tested. Two, a herbicide treatment to terminate the
existing plant life.
1. At least two weeks in advance we will collect
a soil sample and mail it to the North Florida extension
office for a official analysis of the condition of your soil. The
results will return within two weeks and will clearly state the nutrients
your soil is lacking in order to sustain vigorous plant growth.
We will purchase the necessary nutrients according to your soil
analysis. The costs typically range from $30-$50 (but may
exceed this estimate). The cost of the nutrients will be
added onto the final bill and you will be provided with the
reciepts from the purchase of the nutrients as well as the pH
results that prompted the nutrient addition to the soil. The nutrients
can be added before or after the sod installation, however, we
typically add them before the installation.
2. We will treat
the lawn herbicide weed killer two weeks in advance.
The herbicide will remove any living plant life by attacking the
root structure. The process of the herbicide takes two weeks to
completely terminate existing plant life.
Irrigation System Inspection & Soil Tilling
1. An inspection the irrigation system will be completed. The condition of each zone will be checked. You will be notified if there are any existing issues. As we are checking your system, all heads will be marked to ensure minimal damage during the tilling process. The irrigation will be checked again after the preparation work is completed. We will repair any damage (outside of the existing issues) to your system caused by the preparation work free of charge.
2. The soil will then be tilled 4-6 inches deep with our cultivator. The tilling depth will vary depending on how deep your irrigation system is installed. We will then level your soil to to the existing contour of your lawn to allow for proper drainage and visual aesthetics. Watch our video below to see our process for tilling and leveling the soil.
Pre-Sod Checklist
Watch the video below to see our soil prepartion process in action!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best soil conditions for sod?
Loams (a mix of sand, silt and a small portion of clay) and sandy loams with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0
How deep is the soil tilled when the preparation work is done?
The minimum tilling depth we reccomend is 4 inches. However, for deeper root penetration resulting in a well established lawn, we reccomend 6 inches.
Can you improve the nutrients in my soil?
If your soil test results indicate that the pH of your soil is leaning towards the acidic or basic side, we can add lime or sulfer to neutralize the soil. Otherwise, the sod that is installed is typically raised in the same soil that your lawn is comprised of in Jacksonville Florida.