Soil preparation is essential to getting good results from laying new sod or turf. It’s easy to guess that the soil bed should be free of weeds and that it shouldn’t be overly compacted. However, there is more to it than this. It should also be at the proper depth. This ensures that the roots of the new sod will have plenty of room to spread and that it won’t run out of nutrients too quickly.
How Deep Should the Soil be Beneath the Turf?
The short answer is six inches, but there is more that you should keep in mind. Simply tilling existing soil to a six-inch depth often won’t be enough to ensure a proper growing area for your turf. In most areas, the soil will also have to be amended. Fortunately, this doesn’t need to be a big project.
The key to creating a proper soil bed is bringing in the right kind of soil. For a new lawn, you’ll want to add topsoil. You should be looking for a variety that is dark and that has enough organic matter to hold water for the right amount of time. It shouldn’t dry too fast after it rains (or after watering it), but it shouldn’t stay soggy, either. Good commercial topsoil will have these qualities. In some areas, you may need to shop around between topsoil sellers to get the right type.
Once the topsoil is brought in, it should be incorporated into the current soil. A rototiller is typically fine for a residential property. For a large field, a plow is ideal.
The easiest way to ensure a perfect bed for a new lawn or field is to have the preparation done by professionals. Call us here at Green Valley Turf in Littleton or Platteville to get a new turf lawn without having to do the work yourself.
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Bulk delivery Charges per load |
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Material | Maximum Cubic Yards Per Load | Zone 1 (yellow) per load | Zone 2 (green) per load | Zone 3 (red) per load | |
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Compost | 10 cubic yards | $ 150.00 | $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 | |
Mulch | 7 cubic yards | $ 150.00 | $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 | |
Planters Mix | 7 cubic yards | $ 150.00 | $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 | |
Screened Top Soil | 7 cubic yards | $ 150.00 | $ 180.00 | $ 220.00 |
Delivery charges are calculated based on per load and delivery zone, and are added at checkout.
Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Sedalia areas
Morrison, Lakewood, Glendale, Parker, Castle Rock areas
Golden, Denver, Aurora, and Franktown areas
If your town or city is not listed, please contact us for a quote. Order fertilizer, seed, edging, landscape fabric and other items with a soil delivery for no additional delivery charge.
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Square Footage | $ per sq.ft. | Denver Metro Zone | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
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1 – 209 sq. ft. | $ 0.00 per sq. ft. | $ 160.00 | +$ 210.00 | +$ 260.00 |
210 – 419 sq. ft. | $ 0.00 per sq. ft. | $ 170.00 | +$ 220.00 | +$ 270.00 |
420 – 839 sq. ft. | $ 0.00 per sq. ft. | $ 180.00 | +$ 230.00 | +$ 280.00 |
840 – 1,679 sq. ft. | $ 0.00 per sq. ft. | $ 190.00 | +$ 240.00 | +$ 290.00 |
1,680 – 2,519 sq. ft. | $ 0.00 per sq. ft. | $ 210.00 | +$ 260.00 | +$ 310.00 |
2,520 – 4,199 sq. ft. | $ 0.11 per sq. ft. | $ 0.11 per sq. ft | +$ 50.00 | +$ 100.00 |
4,200 sq. ft. & up | $ 0.11 per sq. ft. | $ 0.11 per sq. ft | +$ 50.00 | +$ 100.00 |
Delivery charges are calculated on a per square foot rate, plus a flat rate based on delivery zone and the number of square feet ordered.
Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Pines North, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Commerce City, Dacono, Denver, Edgewater, Englewood, Erie, Evans, Federal Heights, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Foxfield, Frederick, Gilcrest, Glendale, Golden, Greeley, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Hudson, Johnstown, Lafayette, Lakewood, LaSalle, Littleton, Lochbuie, Lone Tree, Longmont, Louisville, Mead, Milliken, Morrison, Northglenn, Parker, Platteville, Sedalia, Sheridan, Superior, Thornton, Westminster, Wheat Ridge
Eaton, Franktown, Hygiene, Larkspur, Loveland, Lucerne, Niwot, Severance, Windsor, Perry Park
Ault, Bennett, Boulder, Conifer, Elizabeth, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Indian Hills, Kittredge, Lyons
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