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Cutting and Edging the Sod

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How Not to sod- Beginner Mistakes out on the job. Day at Work building a yard

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What happens here

Use an edger to create a clean, crisp edge between the newly laid sod and the existing turf or hardscaping. For more intricate cuts or trimming, a utility knife (Exacto knife) can be used. For wider areas of existing turf, remove any encroaching grass using a shovel to ensure a neat boundary. This step is about achieving a professional and defined look for the new lawn.

Goal: Create clean, precise edges for the new sod installation.

Tools and materials

  • Edger ECHO — Creating straight and clean edges
  • Shovel — Removing existing turf or soil to prepare edges
  • Utility Knife — Making precise cuts on sod rolls

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[Applause] So sad is one of those things that's actually pretty easy to screw up, but it's also really easy to get it right. All you got to do is understand the very basics and from there you can have a successful saw job on your own. And so

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