How soon can I walk on new sod?

Keep traffic light for the first couple of weeks while it roots, and water consistently during that time.

Do you remove the old grass first?

Yes. Old turf and debris come up so the sod contacts prepared soil.

Is sod or seed better for a big back yard?

For large areas, hydroseeding is generally the more economical choice. Sod suits smaller, high-visibility areas.

Do you grade before installing?

Yes, and topsoil is added where needed.

Can you add irrigation with the sod?

Yes. Installing it before the lawn goes down is the easiest sequence.

Cartersville, GA · Since 1982

Sod Installation in Cartersville, GA

Sod turns bare dirt into a finished lawn in a day. In Cartersville it is most often used on new construction, after a removal, or on a front yard that has thinned out past saving.

Ground prep is included — grading, debris removal and topsoil where the soil is poor.

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Landscaping crew in hi-vis vests laying fresh green sod across a residential yard in front of new homes

Where sod earns its cost

Front yards, small areas and anywhere erosion needs to stop immediately are the best cases for sod. It holds soil the day it goes down, which broadcast seed cannot do.

For larger open areas, hydroseeding usually makes more sense per square foot. We will say which we would use on your property.

Keeping new sod alive

The first few weeks decide the outcome. New sod needs consistent water while it roots, and irrigation is worth pricing at the same time if hand watering a whole yard is not realistic.

Sod projects in Cartersville

Bare ground after new construction
A thin or weedy front lawn being replaced
Repairing areas torn up during a project
Covering a slope that keeps washing
Finishing a spot left by a tree removal
A yard that needs to look finished for a sale

What sod installation work may involve

Looking at drainage, sun and what the existing ground is doing
Removing old turf, debris or rock
Grading and smoothing so the finished lawn sits right
Adding topsoil where the existing soil is poor
Laying and tamping sod with tight seams

Read more on the main sod installation page, which covers residential and commercial applications in more detail.

Sod Installation in Cartersville — questions

How soon can I walk on new sod?: Keep traffic light for the first couple of weeks while it roots, and water consistently during that time.
Do you remove the old grass first?: Yes. Old turf and debris come up so the sod contacts prepared soil.
Is sod or seed better for a big back yard?: For large areas, hydroseeding is generally the more economical choice. Sod suits smaller, high-visibility areas.
Do you grade before installing?: Yes, and topsoil is added where needed.
Can you add irrigation with the sod?: Yes. Installing it before the lawn goes down is the easiest sequence.

Ready for a new lawn in Cartersville?

Call Tony's Landscape & Tree Service at (706) 676-0193 or request a free estimate online.

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