OPENING HOURS
Mon: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Tue: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Wed: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Thu: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Fri: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Sat: 7:30am - 11:00am
*Sod orders are available for pick up or deliveries. Deliveries require a minimum of 500sqft and will incur a delivery fee depending on destination. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer free delivery.
ALL ABOUT US
At Utterback Sod Farm, a family run company, you won’t only find what you need; you’ll get the best quality at a fair price. With decades of experience in the sod industry, we have the expertise to thoroughly and efficiently serve our customers to ensure they’re never disappointed.
Whether you’re a one-time homeowner or a long time landscaper, you can count on us to provide great products and excellent service, every step of the way.
UTTERBACK SOD FARM
Installation Instructions
Install sod as soon as possible, within 24 hours. The hotter the weather, the sooner it must be laid to ensure healthy sod. To install, fit sod closely end to end.Stagger placement of strips to give a brick-like pattern. Avoid using small patches (less than 1 square foot), as they are prone to drying out quickly.
After sod is in place, give sod a light watering and roll with a water ballast type roller to ensure good contact between sod and soil.
WATER! Saturate sod IMMEDIATELY after rolling the sod to approximately 6 inches deep. THIS IS CRUCIAL. You should be able to slide a screwdriver easily into the lawn. You are trying to get the roots to grow from our soil into yours and the deeper the roots, the more drought resistant and healthier it will be.
Break up clods and grade and smooth area. This will ensure proper water drainage. Slope should be 1" per 10 feet.
Roll the area to provide a firm base for the sod. Soil surface should be 1-1.5 inches below sidewalks or border areas to allow for sod thickness. Evenly spread a turf starter (18-24-6) fertilizer on the prepared area.
Remove old lawn and spade or rototill the area 4"-6" inches deep. Organic soil amendments can be added if necessary. Sand can be added to improve drainage.
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Sod Care
Water Regularly
After Installation, a new sod lawn should be saturated to a depth of 6 inches. Reduce frequency and increase depth of water penetration after this period. Established lawns require 1" of water per week when it 70F. Avoid night and evening waterings, as it increases the risk of fungus.
A good rule of thumb for watering:
70F = 1" 90F = 3"
80F = 2" 100F = 4"
Mow Regularly
Height of cut varies from season to season and the amount of traffic. However, never allow our Fescue and Bluegrass to exceed 3 inches in height. The best cutting height for our sod is 1.5 to 2 inches. Our sod should be cut at 2 inches during the summer. The lower the lawn is mowed, the higher the maintenance costs, so never cut over 1/3 of the top growth in one mowing and remove the clippings after mowing.
CONTACT US
9986 Horn Rd, Sacramento, CA 95827, USA
(916) 363-1550
Fertilize Regularly
Fertilize regularly throughout the year, typically once a month. A strong and vigorous lawn requires fertilization. Your new lawn should be fertilized about 15 days after installation with a turf builder or any complete fertilizer.
Fertilizer Yearly Schedule
January-February: Fertilizer with a pre-emergent chemical to prevent crabgrass. Examples include Scott'sTurf Builder with Halts and Best Fertilizer's Weed and Feed
April-May: Complete fertilizer such as: Scott's Turf Builder, Best Fertilizer, Turf Supreme and Turf Royal
June-July: No fertilizing
September-October: Fertilizer with a pre-emergent chemical to prevent Fall weeds. Use products such as Scott'sTurf Builder with Halts and Best Fertilizer's Weed and Feed
Disease Prevention
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Avoid watering lawn between the hours of 6pm to 2am in the summertime, this helps to prevent fungus.
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Avoid fertilizing with a high nitrogen fertilizer, as this promotes fungus growth.
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Don't let your lawn get too tall, this prevents air circulation, which creates an ideal environment for fungus.
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Do not fertilize during hot weather (90F+)