Sod Questions, Answered

Yes. Our Fescue / Bluegrass blend is adapted to the varied climates and soil types of the region, handles heat and drought well, and stays green through the winter.

Yes. The blend is lush and durable and stands up to the wear and tear of playing kids and dogs.

The Fescue / Bluegrass blend is shade tolerant and does well in sun or shade.

All of our grass is matured for a full year before it is cut, and it is only cut once you order.

Depending on order size and weather, CalTurf can cut and deliver your sod in just a matter of days. Every order is cut fresh to order.

Yes. When you order, give us your name, the quantity of sod you need and your preferred pick-up or delivery time.

Each roll is 2 ft x 4 ft and covers 8 square feet.

Yes. Whether you are redoing your entire lawn or just need a bit of sod to touch up your yard, we can work with big or small orders.

Call (530) 364-5155 (Mon-Sat, 8 AM-4 PM) or fill out the quote form with the square footage you need and your preferred pick-up or delivery time.

Depending on order size and weather, we can cut and deliver your sod in just a matter of days.

Yes. We work with big and small orders, from a full lawn to a small patch.

Prep the soil first (clear debris, till, level), then lightly water the area about 2 days before your delivery or installation date and scatter a pre-plant fertilizer.

No. Sod is perishable, so we do not take returns. Use our sod calculator and add about 10% extra.

Your name, the quantity of sod (square feet or rolls) and your preferred pick-up or delivery time.

At least 2 inches, and 4-6 inches is recommended. Add topsoil if you need to reach a total topsoil depth of 4-6 inches.

About 1 inch below mowing strips, sidewalks, driveways and patios, so the sod sits flush once it is laid.

A starter fertilizer that is high in phosphate, lightly worked into the top 2-3 inches of topsoil.

A CalTurf sod roll is 2 ft x 4 ft and covers 8 square feet.

About 10% more than your measured area, to cover measurement errors and the cuts you make around edges.

No. Sod is perishable, so CalTurf does not take returns. Measure carefully before you order.

125 rolls at 8 sq ft each, or 138 rolls with the recommended 10% extra.

Yes. Lightly water the area about 2 days before your sod is delivered or installed.

Along the longest straight edge in the area. Unroll the first row there and work outward.

Yes. Stagger the rows like brickwork so the lawn looks more uniform.

Every day, preferably in the morning, for the first week. Make sure it never dries out during the first 10-14 days. Then every other day, then 1-2 times a week in weeks 2-3, then about 1 inch once a week.

Around 2 weeks after installation, once the grass is about 3 inches tall. Mow when the blades are dry, gently, with the mower set to 2-3 inches.

Try to keep foot traffic off it for about a week after installation.

Sod costs more up front, but it is usable in less than 3 weeks with proper care, arrives weed-free and mature, needs less watering than seed and controls erosion immediately. Seed takes 2-3 weeks to germinate and months to become usable.

With proper care, a newly sodded yard is ready for use in less than 3 weeks.

Yes. Because sod is mature the day it is installed, it controls erosion immediately and can be used to stabilize hills and slopes.

Above 3 inches. Taller grass shades out weeds, encourages deeper roots and improves disease resistance, especially in summer.

Nitrogen should be the highest number. A 3:1:2 nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio is ideal, and avoid any number above 10, which can burn the lawn.

Once a year in fall or spring, while the soil is on the dry side but wet enough for the tines to go in. Aim for about 8 plugs per square foot, 3 inches deep.