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The Landscape DIY blog category embodies information on DIY landscape projects, how-to guides, outdoor lighting, fixtures and pathways. If you’re interested in these topics, then this Sod University category is right for you.
Tools Needed to Lay Sod
Are you planning to lay sod yourself? Get prepared with all the necessary tools needed to lay sod and enjoy a successful new lawn.
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How to Lay Sod
If you’re looking to renovate or upgrade your lawn, you may be wondering how to lay sod. Find everything you need in this guide.
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How to Lay Sod in the Summer
Ever wondered how to lay sod in the summer? It’s the hottest time of the year, so is it even possible? Yes! Learn how in this article.
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How to Mow Your Lawn Less During the Summer
No one likes to mow the lawn in the dead of summer. It’s hot and requires muscle work. Learn how to reduce mowing frequencies this summer.
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When to Aerate a Bermuda Grass Lawn
For those of us who love bermuda grass, wondering when to aerate a bermuda grass lawn is quite common. Find out more in this article.
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Summer Garden Maintenance Tips
Get your garden ready for warm, stressful temperatures with this checklist of summer garden maintenance tips.
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Fun Summer Outdoor Activities at Home
As the school year winds down and the temperatures warm up, the […]
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How to Plant Grass After Construction
If you’re like us at Sod University, a new lawn and garden is full of possibilities for new beginnings and landscape projects.
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How to Test Your Soil
Collecting and submitting a soil analysis is the best way to determine which nutrients your soil lacks and needs.
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How to Green Your Lawn Up in the Spring
Excited for the spring season? Check out some of the things that you can do to green your lawn up in the spring.
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Spring Landscape Projects
Preparing your outdoor space for the spring season will allow you to make the most out of the spring months.
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Fun Outdoor Christmas Decorations
With Christmas quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to begin preparing your yard for the holiday season.
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The Benefits of Laying Sod in the Winter
Winter may seem like the wrong time to lay sod—but for many states, it’s a totally safe time to install new grass.
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How to Maintain a Green Lawn During the 2021 Grass Seed Shortage
The grass seed shortage in 2021 has impacted home lawns everywhere. Find a few ways to keep your lawn green during the cooler months ahead.
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How to Start Your Own Garden
Not only can a garden provide you with a nutritious food source but gardening is also a well-known stress reliever.
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9 Popular Landscape Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Purchasing outdoor tools may seem scary, but a basic understanding of the yard tools every homeowner should own makes things easy.
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How to Make Grass Plugs Spread Faster
Grass plugs and sod pods are becoming increasingly more and more popular […]
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How to Top Dress Your Lawn with Compost
Adding top dressing made up of compost to your lawn will reap many benefits for your grass and the soil it grows in.
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Easy Tips for Planting Grass Seed
Are you thinking about planting grass seed in your lawn? Our tips will help you successfully planting seed for various landscape projects.
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Tips for Selecting the Right Grass for My Lawn
There’s more to thinking about what you want in a new lawn before selecting a type of grass just because it’s affordable and looks good.
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Aerating vs. Dethatching
Aerating and dethatching are both highly important lawn care projects that take place around late winter through late spring.
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Leveling Your Soil and Preparing for Installation
Having a leveled lawn makes it easier for new grass roots to penetrate deeply and evenly, allowing for a beautiful, lush lawn.
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How to Level Your Lawn Without Ripping It Up
Homeowners are uncertain about leveling their lawn because they don’t want to rip it up. Topsoil offers a solution to leveling your lawn.
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Planting Ideas for Your Garden
Sod University lists a few of our favorite annual and perennials that will surely add a little color to your lawn and garden.
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When to Use Sod, Plugs or Seed
There are certain questions you should ask yourself before making a decision to purchase sod, plugs or seed. Get a better understanding of when to use each.
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The Sod Solutions Area Calculator Tool: Measuring How Much Sod You Need
Follow our step-by-step guide to using the Sod Solutions Area Calculator that calculates how many sq. ft. you need upon sod installation.
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Tips for Your Next Sod Job
Sod U discusses helpful tips for the next time you install sod in your yard. Learn from our mistakes so your next sod job goes more smoothly.
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How to Seed Your Lawn
In the past, Sod University has discussed that fall is the optimum […]
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How to Choose a Sod Installation Company: What to Look For
Have you decided to have your sod installed professionally? Before you choose a company to do the job, check out this Sod U post.
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Colors to Make Your Lawn & Garden Pop
New varieties of annuals and perennials are developed by plant breeders and periodically introduced to help you create your ideal lawn.
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Five Illuminating Landscape Ideas
Outdoor lighting adds a beautification factor that can set a mood and truly make a home stand out while adding value to the property.
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How to Properly Plant Trees and Shrubs
We are excited to share with you why trees and shrubs make all the difference in any lawn and how plan for and plant trees and shrubs at home.
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Great Landscaping Improves the Value of Your Home
Without question, the first thing a prospective homebuyer notices is your lawn and the overall landscaping and maintenance.
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