They say the grass is always greener on the other side. The reality of the matter is that the grass is greenest where you spend time growing it. When done correctly, re-sodding your lawn can bring the yard from looking drab to as green as the first weeks of spring. The trick is to make sure that you follow all of the steps and don’t cut any corners. Otherwise, you could find yourself facing dried-out grass, brown spots, and another weekend of heavy lawn care to get your yard looking up to code.
Laying down sod is a great way to instantly renew the appearance of your yard. The best places to lay new sod are areas of your yard that have been barren, loaded with weeds, or entirely dried out. This is frequently the case after long Colorado winters. In some cases, when your ground is already mostly barren, there is no need to clear space before putting down sod. However, in most cases, the best course of action will be to clear the ground so that you can lay down sod that will take to the earth easily and leave you with a bright green lawn.
The first thing to do is to take a soil test. If the pH value of your soil is lower than 6, then it would be beneficial to lay down a layer of dirt before sodding. The next step is to measure the area of your yard and purchase the sod. You can expect to pay a minimum of $0.40 a square foot for sod. That typically adds up to a few hundred dollars for a full yard (think $400 for a 1,000-square-foot yard).
Once you’ve purchased your sod and added any nutrients to support your soil, the next step is to aerate the soil. Plus, you need to ensure that you have your irrigation set up appropriately so that the sod can thrive. Rake the soil level and then unroll the turf in straight lines so that it covers the full space. Don’t have the layers of sod overlap, but instead, make sure that each layer is laid tightly up against the next, nice and snug. If there are small patches that are still empty, you can fill those in with small pieces of sod. As soon as the sod is laid, it needs to be watered immensely. Don’t skip a single day watering it after you roll it for at least two weeks.
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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
If your town or city is not listed, please contact us for a quote. Order fertilizer, seed, fabric & edging products, and other landscape items with a sod delivery for no additional delivery charge.