SOD Installation
Let Halifax's premium landscape contracting company, Earthcraft Landscape, assist you in bringing your landscape visions to fruition. From planting trees and shrubs, adding mulch or decorative stones, to laying sod for a full-season backyard, Earthcraft Landscape is equipped to handle all your softscaping needs. Softscaping includes both permanent elements like trees and shrubs, and temporary elements like seasonal plants, which can add a pop of color to your walkways and patios. With a focus on affordability, Earthcraft Landscape offers comprehensive landscape design, installation, and maintenance services at budget-friendly prices.
Why Choose Earthcraft Landscape for Your Sod Installation in Halifax and Surrounding Areas?
Sod is a cost-effective and efficient way to achieve a lush and mature lawn in no time. Unlike grass seed, it has already been professionally grown with a strong root system, planted in optimal soil, and given proper water and nutrients.
When it comes to selecting a sod installation company in Halifax or nearby communities like Dartmouth, Bedford, Lower Sackville it's important to choose wisely. While many companies may be able to lay the sod beautifully, they may not have the expertise to properly install it, considering its impact on your overall landscaping and budget.
Earthcraft Landscape prides itself on its high-quality installation services, using the right amount of top soil and the best sod for our clients.
"Superior Sod Installation in Halifax by Earthcraft Landscape"
Let Halifax's premium landscape contracting company, Earthcraft Landscape, assist you in bringing your landscape visions to fruition. From planting trees and shrubs, adding mulch or decorative stones, to laying sod for a full-season backyard, Earthcraft Landscape is equipped to handle all your softscaping needs. Softscaping includes both permanent elements like trees and shrubs, and temporary elements like seasonal plants, which can add a pop of color to your walkways and patios.
Steps of SOD Installation by Earthcraft Landscape
Grading
Levelling the ground is a critical aspect of preparing your property for a successful sod installation. Our sod experts will ensure the ground has a slight slope to direct water away from your home's foundation. This is essential to prevent costly repairs down the road.
Use of Premium Soil
A minimum of 10cm (4 inches) of soil is required for new sod installations, but for deeper root penetration, we recommend using 15cm (6 inches). Our team understands that the preparation of the base is just as important as the sod itself, and we use approximately 1.5-1.8 yards of premium topsoil per 100 square feet of sod.
Proper preparation of the base is essential for a successful sod installation, and our team at Earthcraft Landscape will ensure that your property receives the recommended amount of topsoil. We believe in the value of providing ample soil to promote healthy sod growth, and we don't compromise on quality.
Starting Fertilization
A proper start is critical for the success of your new sod, and applying a starter fertilizer with a high level of phosphate is the key. At Earthcraft Landscape, we use a 6-20-20 blend of starter fertilizer and mix it with a premium soil blend to ensure that your new sod gets the necessary nutrients for root establishment.
Mowing Your New Turf:
It is essential to wait for your new sod to be fully rooted before starting the mowing cycle, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. You can test if the sod is ready by trying to pull up pieces of it from the ground. If the sod is firmly rooted and doesn't come off easily, then it's time to start mowing.
When mowing your new sod, set your lawn mower blade to the highest setting for the first cut. Keep the blades sharp to avoid damaging the lawn and causing stress to your new turf. Opt for mulching, which returns organic matter to the soil and helps your new lawn flourish.
Starting Fertilization
Watering is the most critical aspect of taking care of your new sod. Our experts at Earthcraft Landscape have perfected this process, and our office would be delighted to send you a tailored watering schedule once your sod installation is complete. Our team will also provide complementary initial watering upon completion, demonstrating our commitment to providing exceptional service as Halifax's top-rated landscape company.
Advantages of Sod Installation:
Instant Green Space: Sodding provides the quickest and easiest way to enhance the beauty of your front and backyard.
Lowering Heat: On scorching summer days, sod is approximately 30 degrees cooler than concrete, rock or asphalt. This translates to a cooling effect equal to 70 tons of air conditioning for the front lawns of 8 Halifax homes.
Eco-Friendly: Sod helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by absorbing carbon dioxide.
Boosts Home Value: A professional sod installation can add up to 20% to the value of your home.
For a free SOD ESTIMATE on sod installation for your Halifax home, contact us today. One of our team members will be happy to visit and assess your needs.