Preparing for Sod
 

Hi,

I just moved in my new home and my back yard has no sod. I am however
blessed my mother nature with bountiful weeds. I was preparing to lay
down some top soil and emerald zoysia. Is there a simple way to get
rid of the weeds in my backyard before I lay down the dirt and sod. I
have read about Roundup and was wondering if it may affect the sod I
will lay down. What are the alternatives ? I have an established small
oak tree in the back yard and have plated a new chinese pistachio.
How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

Thanks
Shaival

Preparing for Sod
 

Shaival Gupta wrote:

How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

The friendly folks at Home Depot told me you only have to wait
48 hours after applying Roundup before laying sod. I think
I'd wait a little longer than that (a week?) to be sure, but
you definitely have to do something to get rid of the weeds
before laying the sod.

BTW, they also told me that contrary to advice posted here, it
is a bad idea to lay sod before the end of March or so,
because the grass is still dormant and will not begin to grow
until then anyway. And make sure you rent a sod roller or
your sod will surely fail.

Preparing for Sod
 

Shaival Gupta wrote:

How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

The friendly folks at Home Depot told me you only have to wait
48 hours after applying Roundup before laying sod. I think
I'd wait a little longer than that (a week?) to be sure, but
you definitely have to do something to get rid of the weeds
before laying the sod.

BTW, they also told me that contrary to advice posted here, it
is a bad idea to lay sod before the end of March or so,
because the grass is still dormant and will not begin to grow
until then anyway. And make sure you rent a sod roller or
your sod will surely fail.

Preparing for Sod
 

"Shaival Gupta" wrote in message
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Hi,

I just moved in my new home and my back yard has no sod. I am however
blessed my mother nature with bountiful weeds. I was preparing to lay
down some top soil and emerald zoysia. Is there a simple way to get
rid of the weeds in my backyard before I lay down the dirt and sod. I
have read about Roundup and was wondering if it may affect the sod I
will lay down. What are the alternatives ? I have an established small
oak tree in the back yard and have plated a new chinese pistachio.
How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

Thanks
Shaival

Roundup worked for me, I bought the concentrate and diluted it in a pump up
sprayer. I sprayed every thing and killed all the weeds and the little
grass I had. The next weekend I sodded St. Augustine, and had a beautiful
lawn for summer.

Preparing for Sod
 

thanks for all your help. I am off to buy some Roundup.



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"Shaival Gupta" wrote in message
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Hi,

I just moved in my new home and my back yard has no sod. I am however
blessed my mother nature with bountiful weeds. I was preparing to lay
down some top soil and emerald zoysia. Is there a simple way to get
rid of the weeds in my backyard before I lay down the dirt and sod. I
have read about Roundup and was wondering if it may affect the sod I
will lay down. What are the alternatives ? I have an established small
oak tree in the back yard and have plated a new chinese pistachio.
How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

Thanks
Shaival

Roundup worked for me, I bought the concentrate and diluted it in a pump up
sprayer. I sprayed every thing and killed all the weeds and the little
grass I had. The next weekend I sodded St. Augustine, and had a beautiful
lawn for summer.

Preparing for Sod
 

I would have tilled the soil about 3 to 4 inches deep and not bothered
with the roundup and added some compost or other good organic
fertilizer. Lots more work now, lot less later. Uses less water too as
the roots would dig deeper and not be so drought tolerant.

dave

Shaival Gupta wrote:

Hi,

I just moved in my new home and my back yard has no sod. I am however
blessed my mother nature with bountiful weeds. I was preparing to lay
down some top soil and emerald zoysia. Is there a simple way to get
rid of the weeds in my backyard before I lay down the dirt and sod. I
have read about Roundup and was wondering if it may affect the sod I
will lay down. What are the alternatives ? I have an established small
oak tree in the back yard and have plated a new chinese pistachio.
How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

Thanks
Shaival

Preparing for Sod
 

"Shaival Gupta" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I just moved in my new home and my back yard has no sod. I am however
blessed my mother nature with bountiful weeds. I was preparing to lay
down some top soil and emerald zoysia. Is there a simple way to get
rid of the weeds in my backyard before I lay down the dirt and sod. I
have read about Roundup and was wondering if it may affect the sod I
will lay down. What are the alternatives ? I have an established small
oak tree in the back yard and have plated a new chinese pistachio.
How much time should I allow to pass after the weed killer application
to lay down the sod ?

Round up only kills when it comes into contact with green plant material.
If it soaks into the soil, it doesn't cause problems for later plantings,
although most experts recommend waiting about 72 hours before a new
planting.

Here is some things you'll want to consider.

1) Apply Round up, wait about 1 week and then apply round up again to
everything that was missed the first time. Repeat this process until all
the weeds are gone.

2) Have your soil tested. Many nurseries now offer free soil testing. If
your soil needs amendments, the best time to do it is BEFORE putting sod
down.

3) If you have clay soil, consider tilling in lots of organic material.
Organic material works better than sand for correcting clay soils.

4) You'll want to till the soil and then roll out the soil completely smooth
before laying sod. Consider addressing any drainage issues prior to laying
sod.

5) If you want a sprinkler system, it's much easier and cheaper to have it
installed before sod is laid.

6) The sod should be rolled with a water-filled roller after sod is put down
to smooth it out and make sure the roots make contact with the soil.

7) Water lightly every day for 3 weeks minimum.

Preparing for Sod
 

RoyDMercer wrote:
3) If you have clay soil, consider tilling in lots of organic material.
Organic material works better than sand for correcting clay soils.

It depends. I actually recommend a mixture of decomposed granite and
compost, that's what we did and couldn't be happier. The granite helps
with drainage and adds lots of minerals plants love.

7) Water lightly every day for 3 weeks minimum.

Isn't that counterproductive?

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