- 1). Till the soil to a depth of 6 to 12 inches. Remove debris such as rocks or wood.
- 2). Level the soil. Leave the soil a little higher close to the house foundation, and slope it as you get further away from the house to provide drainage away from the house.
- 3). Test your soil to see if soil amendments are needed.
- 4). Add compost or manure, turning it over into the soil 2 to 3 inches deep. Add additional nitrogen-phosphorous-potassium fertilizer as the soil test indicates. Add pre-emergent herbicide such as atrazine to prevent weed growth.
- 5). Install irrigation if desired.
- 6). Do a final grade with rake, making sure soil level is even.
- 7). Mark a center line on the area and lay sod along the line in both directions close together.
- 8). Roll the sod with a lawn roller.
- 9). Keep sod moist for 10 to 14 days to allow roots to establish.
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