Can I lay sod on top of existing grass?
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I would think that if you do,. you'll get all of the weeds that are already there in your new lawn.
I'm not certain though.
yes you can. cut the existing grass as close as possible and throw down your sod. Be sure to keep it wet.
>Sure, but it will probably die...the roots need to grow down into the soil.<
I've done it any number of times. Hubby, who runs the mower, seems to complain when I do that it makes the lawn somehow "uneven" to mow. What the problem is with that, I'm not certain because I find that we at least get instantenous gratification, immediate lawn. Somehow, I gather there is something wrong with my laying sod over existing grass for the mower, but not for the grass. It always grows, yeah there sometimes is other grass that eminates from below onto the sod that I laid. It doesn't bother me, but evidently, not having all of the same kind of grass growing in your yard might be unacceptable to some people as is mowing unevenly. Green grass, it works for me, despite these minor inconveniences. Not only does it always grow and takes root, but in my estimation barefooted, it is an absolute joy to walk in just like exceptional plush carpet.
Yes just cut back the old lawn low enough so it evens out with the existing lawn;it grows fine, the roots find the soil with no problem..
No! The roots on the sod will have no place to take root. You need prepared and graded soil to lay new sod. In fact if you don't take some time to prep the soil, the new sod won't do well at all.
To get rid of the old grass, rent a sod cutter. It will cut the old grass out in strips so you can roll it up and get rid of it. Don't rototill the old grass into the soil, it will clump up and won't grade well. In other words, prior to laying the sod, you want to rake the soil out so it is flat. The old grass will prevent you from doing this.
When preparing the soil for the sod, rototill compost into the soil. This will give the soil some organic material to help it grow. It will also keep the soil loose so the roots will take.
Prior to laying the sod out, sprinkle some blood meal on the soil. This can be purchased at any nursery.
Don't walk on the grass for about two weeks after putting it down. In fact you can check to see if it has taken root by pulling on a corner of the grass. If the grass has rooted, the corner won't pull up.
Good Luck!
you can lay sod in the freakin' road, doesnt mean it will grow
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