The Removal Of The Old And In With The New Is Pretty Easy.
The patch should extend 2 inches or so. A good quality grass potty patch mimics a dog’s backyard, including sun and water. Prepare the damaged area by removing all dead grass and 1″ to 2″ of soil 3/4″ past the edge of the dead grass.
Simply Fold Back The Excess And Use A Box Cutter (Or Other Sharp Knife) To Trim The Sod.
Use your shovel to cut down through the new sod and the existing grass below at the same time. It’s pretty easy to tell if it’s off, you can step on it and fell the unevenness, if it is. Patching your lawn with sod works best for larger damaged areas.
Be Sure To Cut From The Soil Side Through To The Grass Side, Then Pat Down The New Edge, Making Sure You.
First, scrape up any sparse grass, weeds, rocks, and sticks from the area. Properly eliminating your old lawn. Don’t worry if there’s a pet urine spot;
Rake The Soil As You Lay The Sod To Clear Any Bumps Under The Surface.
When you get to sections that can’t handle a full. Begin by positioning the straight edge of a roll against one side of the bare patch you are trying to cover. You can usually spread the soil from the edges out in the middle.
Soil³ Provides Natural Nutrients To Encourage Root Growth Of Your New Sod And Also Helps Retain Moisture.
A grass dog potty pad is safer than synthetic alternatives, but you will have to provide water. The soil should be down about ½” along the edge of the existing turf to account for the thickness of the new sod. It requires the same prep as above with a few additions.