While sod can be installed at just about any point during the year with proper preparation, it has a better chance of lasting with proper timing.

Although there is some work involved in laying sod, many think of it as "instant grass." Credit: DIGIcal/Getty Images Laying sod costs more than spreading grass seed, but it gives instant ...

Laying sod gives your landscape the appearance of an instant lawn, however new sod requires proper care to ensure establishment. Whether you are installing grass for ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

A bare patch on your lawn is like a bald spot on your head: every instinct tells you to get it covered. For your head, there are pills, creams, comb-overs and caps. For your lawn, the choice is ...

Q. We are laying some sod on a hillside next week. Should the sod rolls be laid up and down the slope or across the slope? A. Always lay sod across the slope. Pound wooden stakes through the sod to ...

How often to water new sod is the single most important factor in successfully establishing it in your yard. Turf specialists agree that poor watering is the most common cause of newly installed sod ...

Here's the best time to lay sod in your area. Laying sod costs more than spreading grass seed, but it gives instant gratification. Instead of watering and waiting weeks for seeds to sprout and grass ...

Give your new lawn the best possible start with proper timing and preparation. Laying sod gives your landscape the appearance of an instant lawn, however new sod ...