Moving sod... (1 Viewer)

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That one guy

Footballguy

• May 3, 2020

• #1

...the pool build will be starting in 2 weeks and I’d like to transplant some of the sod where the hole will go to other areas of yard that aren’t doing so well.  My thumb is far from green, any tips on how to approach this to best ensure successful growth?  It’s St Augustine grass, if that makes any difference

 

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lod001

Footballguy

• May 3, 2020

• #2

I've been doing that with my Zoysiagrass for years now. I dig up approximately 18" x 30' sections. Basically 2 shovel widths by 3 shovel widths. Dig the hole, drop in. Water.

No idea about St. Augustine. Not a fan of that stuff. Zoysia kicks its ###.

 

El Floppo

Footballguy

• May 3, 2020

• #3

link

 

ChiefD

Footballguy

• May 3, 2020

• #4

The proper shovel makes all the difference.

 

glvsav37

Footballguy

• May 4, 2020

• #5

everyone knows, the only tool for the job is The Classen Sod Cutter

 

Bracie Smathers

Footballguy

• May 4, 2020

• #6

glvsav37 said:

everyone knows, the only tool for the job is The Classen Sod Cutter

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnsiZOJjfUg

 

The Commish

Footballguy

• May 4, 2020

• #7

That one guy said:

...the pool build will be starting in 2 weeks and I’d like to transplant some of the sod where the hole will go to other areas of yard that aren’t doing so well.  My thumb is far from green, any tips on how to approach this to best ensure successful growth?  It’s St Augustine grass, if that makes any difference

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It's easy enough.....rent a sod cutter and prep the area you want to transplant to first.  Once ready, take the sod cutter through the area you want to remove grass from and simply move it.  Make sure you cut down at least 1.75-2 inches.

 

Ron Swanson

Footballguy

• May 4, 2020

• #8

St. Augustine is basically a weed.  When it's warm and wet it will grow anywhere and choke everything else out.