If you just moved to a new home, you need to install new lawn to give your home a beautiful look. To help you out, here are tips on how to properly install your new lawn:
Prepare the planting area
There is no way you can plant your grass without first preparing the planting area. You can prepare the area by yourself or hire a landscaping company to help you out. If you have the time, you should do it on your own as you will save a lot of money. You should start by using a sod cutter or grape hoe to get rid of any old grass and weeds that might be on the area.
If you find it necessary, you should apply glyphosate or any other broadleaf herbicide to get rid of the weeds. To avoid damage to your soil, you should carefully follow the instructions given on the bottle. Experts recommend that you take your soil for soil testing so that you can know the nutrients that the soil rich and weak in.
Choose your grass
Once you are done with land preparation you should move on to the next step—choosing the grass. When choosing it you should be cautious as the grass you choose has a great impact on the look of your home. It also has an impact on how easy it will be for you to take care of the lawn. To have an easy time, go for the grass that is right for your soil type, climate, and use patterns.
You should choose seed instead of sod as seed is easier to install. If you want to have your lawn in the shortest time possible, you should go with sod. For ideal results, ensure that the sod is moist—it shouldn’t be dry or cracked.
Install the new lawn
Your next step should now be installation of the new lawn. If you are using seeds, use a lawn spreader to do it. For a great look, you should sow some of the seeds in parallel rows and the others at right angles to the first rows. If you are using sod, you should lay the sod end to end in staggered rows as if you are laying bricks. You should then trim the edges using a utility knife.
Conclusion
These are tips on how to properly install your new lawn. To have an easy time, you should work closely to your landscaping professional.