Securing Sod with Staples

What happens here

For steeper slopes, use sod staples (U-shaped metal pins) to secure the sod to the ground. Insert staples at intervals, with the presenter recommending three per roll of sod. The staples hold the sod in place until the roots can establish themselves. It's important that the ground is prepped well enough that staples can be pushed in by hand; if you need a hammer, the ground preparation is insufficient.

Goal: Secure sod on steeper slopes to prevent movement until roots establish.