Initial Sod Site Preparation

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What happens here

Before laying new sod, thoroughly prepare the ground. This involves loosening the subsoil to a depth that allows for good root penetration and leveling out any uneven areas. The video demonstrates using shovels to remove debris and grade the soil. It also shows using a rake to smooth out the ground and eliminate track marks from machinery, ensuring optimal contact between the sod and the subsoil for strong root establishment.

Goal: Prepare the ground to ensure optimal contact for sod roots.

Tools and materials

Rake Unspecified — Smoothing out the soil and eliminating tracks
Shovels Unspecified — Removing debris and leveling the ground
Skid Steer Loader — Heavy-duty ground grading and moving sod pallets. For large projects, an optional but efficient tool

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Okay, yeah, do I do it Does that taste good? So, we are going to repair this path coming in inside this yard. The sod must lay flat on the ground. If you lay it over rocks or sticks, the roots won't make contact with the ground beneath and it'll eventually die. When you come to a hill, you always roll the sod across it and never down. So, we're changing the pattern because we have a

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