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We're on a mission to make every lawn greener. Our sod experts share what they know about installing and caring for your new grass, in the order you'll need it.

New lawn, start to finish

  1. How To Prepare For Your New Lawn: Soil prep is the most important step before laying sod. Proper prep can mean a lawn that uses 20-40% less water. The 5 steps CalTurf recommends.
  2. How Much Sod Do I Need?: Measure your yard, divide the square footage by 8 (each CalTurf roll is 2 ft x 4 ft) and add 10%. Free sod calculator and area formulas for any yard shape.
  3. How To Lay Sod - DIY Tips: Laying sod is an easy DIY job if the soil is prepped. Water 2 days before, start on the longest straight edge, stagger seams like brickwork, and pat out air pockets.
  4. Watering Tips After Installation: Water new sod every day (ideally mornings) for the first 10-14 days so it never dries out, then every other day, then 1-2 times a week. First mow at about 3 inches.
  5. The Benefits Of Sod: Sod costs more than seed up front, but it is usable in under 3 weeks, arrives mature and weed-free, needs less water than seed and stops erosion from day one.
  6. Keeping A Healthy Lawn: 6 lawn care tips from CalTurf: water deeply but rarely, mow above 3 inches, switch mowing direction, use a 3:1:2 fertilizer, fertilize in fall, aerate yearly.

Still have a question? See the sod FAQ or call us at (530) 364-5155.

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