Inspecting Sod Quality

What happens here

Before laying sod, inspect the sod rolls for quality. Healthy sod should have a thick base with plenty of roots and a dark, rich color without significant wormholes or dry patches. Reject any sod that is light, tearing apart, or lacks sufficient black dirt. The goal is to ensure the sod has enough vegetative material and good root structure for successful establishment. This is also a good opportunity to move unhealthy sod aside, as seen when a worker takes a section of poor-quality sod out of the wheelbarrow and places it separately.

Goal: Identify and reject unhealthy or poor-quality sod rolls.