Moving grass from one portion of the lawn to another may be tricky, but it can be done well with careful research and planning. Sod cutters can be used for completing the process. The grass must be of the same variety and there are certain precautions and steps that would ensure a successfully transplanted sod. For those who wish to excel, it might take some preparation in advance and no short cuts would help in the long run.
Transplanting the sod: The initial steps
- Measure the area that is going to get the new grass.
- More sod will be required so that you can avoid improperly shaped patches. Ensure the dead areas can be cut around with utmost precision and neatly.
- The soil located in the patch area can be loosened up. With the process of transplantation, the soil must be decent and loose so that the sod can start holding the roots and grow well right within the soil bed.
- If required, a few portions of the soil can also be removed so that the new sod can be easily leveled up.
- The sod must be cut accordingly so that it can start fitting well into the new area so that the edges can fit in well and amalgamate with each other.
- Proper and regular watering will help keep the sod moist, which should be the same for the next few weeks.
Be Quick
At the time of moving the grass from one part of the lawn to another, the area must be prepared well ahead in advance so that the work can be quick as soon as the new sod arrives. It is bound by the certain time limit. The idea is to prevent it from drying out, and most of it should be done on the same day, including the watering.
Ground Roughing
The transplanted grass roots must stay well in contact with dirt, and this can be done with a rototiller or some other tool that can serve the same purpose and expose the underlying soil.
Deeper Digging
The idea is to remove the grass and the soil attached to it. For that, you need to go a few inches down, over to the roots. This is vital for making a healthy transition to any part of your lawn or yard.
No Overlapping
Transplantation of grass can be done best when there is no overlapping, even though it may sound tempting to do so. There should be no gaps between the old and the new grass. If this is not done, the result is an uneven lawn that is lumpy. There should be no gaps or overlapping between them.
Transplantation of Sod over the Existing Grass
Transplanting the sod over the existing grass can look like a tempting step to take, but it can come with more significant risks. This may also prevent the grass from holding the root. The transplanted sod must be allowed to take proper advantage of the nutrients and the water. When a grass layer has been left under the new sod, it may not be able to hold the roots. As a result, the new lawn you have initiated may also die without sufficient moisture and adequate nutrients.
Sufficient Watering
The new grass, when transplanted from one space to another, maybe thirsty enough. If less water is not good enough, too much water can also be bad. The idea is to keep the space moist enough for the next two weeks. Roots should not be allowed to die faster; there can be gaps when the sod has lost its moisture immediately after installation. As a result, the pieces may also shrink. It should be kept in mind that overwatering may be more harmful than the idea of under watering.
Maintenance of the Transplanted Grass
Make sure that you have kept an eye on and maintained the transplanted grass. Transplanted grass starts holding the root after two weeks during the summer and may take approximately one month during the winter season.
Use of Lime in the Transplantation of Grass
Lime is believed to maintain and promote the health of the lawn by offering essential nutrients and improving the structure of the soil. Lime is capable of being absorbed, but gradually, it must be added right before the sod.
Sod Removal for Flowerbeds
If you have been planting a few flower beds, it can be done wisely and effectively with careful research and planning. It can be initiated at the start of the spring season and proceeded in the later months. It also helps preserve the grass and helps it grow, offering better chances for the growth and development of the new flower bed.
Professional Assistance can do wonders
People who feel they have certain physical limitations and wish to get the job done with utmost confidence must contact a team of professional landscapers who can do wonders. Right from accurate measurements to proper laying down of the sod, there is nothing that can go missing. Since they have the right expertise to assist you with the relocation of the sod, removal, and transplantation of the new sod can seem to be a cakewalk.
Installation of the sod can be expensive, and more expenses can be drained out when there is a need to remove it. The entire task can be time-consuming and daunting, but a good landscaping designer can do more satisfactory work, and with the proper guidance, the results can be optimistic.
