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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 19, 2014
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    The soil temperature needs to be above 55 degrees F. for sod to take hold well. Spring is normally when this happens. While you can walk on sod after it has been rolled, you don't want to walk on it too much. Since kids and dogs tend to be rough on a yard, you will want to keep them from doing too much on the sod for at least a week, two weeks is better if you can.

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    Heather on
    February 1, 2014
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    I think this article will help you:
    http://www.spokane-county.wsu.edu/spokane/eastside/Fact%20Sheets/C065%20Establishing%20a%20New%20Lawn%2009.pdf

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    Nikki on
    February 21, 2014
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    Although it is a common practice when leveling landscapes, we do not generally recommend using sand for leveling lawns, unless there is no clay in the soil. The reason being that any sand mixed with a soil that has any amount of clay will result in the ground becoming harder and less ideal for grass (clay + sand = concrete). If you feel that your soil has no clay, then builders sand, which is available at your hardware store, is the best type of sand to use. Avoid fine sands like play sand, as you want a coarser sand for leveling.

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    Nikki on
    February 26, 2014
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    Put down fertilizer first but make sure to work it into the soil well before you seed.

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    Heather on
    March 7, 2014
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    To be honest, in areas that get little water, you may want to look at lawn alternatives. There is no grass that will do well without regular water.

    You might be interested in xeriscaping concepts. You can learn more here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/

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    Nikki on
    March 13, 2014
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    Lawn rolling is normally only performed under certain situations. This article will help explain when that is and how to go about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/how-to-roll-out-a-grass-lawn.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    March 19, 2014
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    This article contains extensive information on lawn maintenance in Ontario: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/08-017.htm

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