Home and Auto Tell me about sod!

DJJasonp · 02-09-2015, 10:40 PM

Got about 150-200 sq feet in my front yard that needs some new sod, due to me tearing out a pepper tree that had an extensive root system that killed surrounding areas of grass growth.

Had the stump grinded, and have tore out/dug up most of the roots (which were long as hell by the way)......and now I'm ready to lay some new sod.

Question: Is this something I can do on my own, or should I pay the extra and have it done?

Considerations: I do not have access to a tiller, or roller - and I dont have a truck to haul the equipment even if I rented it.

But - could I get by with digging up the spotty turf, spraying round-up, and "ghetto-tilling" with a metal rake?

Thanks in advance for any and all tips.....

In58men · 02-09-2015, 10:40 PM

It's green

**Bugeater** · 02-09-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

It's green

dumb

In58men · 02-09-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baconeater

dumb

Son of a bitch I knew it was coming.

DJJasonp · 02-09-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

It's green

here's hoping!

eDave · 02-09-2015, 10:44 PM

Pay for that.

**Bugeater** · 02-09-2015, 10:45 PM

Way too much cheap illegal labor in SoCal to even consider doing that yourself.

In58men · 02-09-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Baconeater

Way too much cheap illegal labor in SoCal to even consider doing that yourself.

Yep, they're all lined up at home depot

**lewdog** · 02-10-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baconeater

Way too much cheap illegal labor in SoCal to even consider doing that yourself.

This and all of this.

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Originally Posted by Inmem58

Yep, they're all lined up at home depot

Definitely that here too. It's funny that they never choose Lowe's.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-10-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

This and all of this.

Definitely that here too. It's funny that they never choose Lowe's.

This.

This phenomena needs to be explored in great detail. Does Lowe's have a "call the cops/INS"-policy in regards to the day labor, or is Lowe's too "highfalutin'" for today's upwardly mobile migrant?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-09-2015, 10:47 PM

Good sod needs to be watered like a mother****er. Laying it is heavy, tiring work. You can do it by yourself. I sodded three tee complexes once and soaked them with a sump pump that was pulling water from a nearby pond. It ****ing sucked.

You need to till the old grass under, or use a sod cutter. Do not just hit it with Round-Up and think you're good.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-10-2015, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Good sod needs to be watered like a mother****er. Laying it is heavy, tiring work. You can do it by yourself. I sodded three tee complexes once and soaked them with a sump pump that was pulling water from a nearby pond. It ****ing sucked.

You need to till the old grass under, or use a sod cutter. Do not just hit it with Round-Up and think you're good.

Ah, landscaping. One trade I never bothered with.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-10-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams

Ah, landscaping. One trade I never bothered with.

Golf course maintenance is the worst. Fixing broken irrigation lines in stagnant water filled with leeches, picking up some one who sucks the penis's cigar butt in the bunker every fifth hole, weed-eating fifty degree slopes, emptying those wire mesh trash cans that spill backwashed beer and chaw all over you.

Anyone who tells you shit like that builds character never had an arm slimed with Skoal spit.

**Buzz** · 02-09-2015, 11:02 PM

That's not a big area, why not just go with seed?

Just Passin' By · 02-09-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

That's not a big area, why not just go with seed?

This. We did it last year.

Get a few yards of good quality loam delivered if you need to add a bit of height to the spot. If you don't add loam, make sure the area is well raked or tilled. Seed the area. Spread hay over it. Keep it moist until the grass springs up.

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DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $1965200	Tell me about sod! Got about 150-200 sq feet in my front yard that needs some new sod, due to me tearing out a pepper tree that had an extensive root system that killed surrounding areas of grass growth. Had the stump grinded, and have tore out/dug up most of the roots (which were long as hell by the way)......and now I'm ready to lay some new sod. Question: Is this something I can do on my own, or should I pay the extra and have it done? Considerations: I do not have access to a tiller, or roller - and I dont have a truck to haul the equipment even if I rented it. But - could I get by with digging up the spotty turf, spraying round-up, and "ghetto-tilling" with a metal rake? Thanks in advance for any and all tips.....
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8009572	Good sod needs to be watered like a mother**er. Laying it is heavy, tiring work. You can do it by yourself. I sodded three tee complexes once and soaked them with a sump pump that was pulling water from a nearby pond. It **ing sucked. You need to till the old grass under, or use a sod cutter. Do not just hit it with Round-Up and think you're good.
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Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	That's not a big area, why not just go with seed?
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