Although Oswego, Illinois enjoys a humid climate and a lot of year-round moisture, bare patches in yards can plague even the most diligent home and commercial property owners. You take pride in your yard and want it to remain healthy and thriving.
So what can you do to repair soil erosion and unsightly brown spots that take away from your beautiful landscape?
The professionals of Ware Landscaping can handle your sod installation in Oswego to ensure your yard remains uniformly pristine and a highlight of your property. You shouldn’t have to worry about problematic outdoor areas that detract from your landscaping design.
Let a seasoned landscaping team take care of your sod installation so that you can relax and enjoy your outdoor sanctuary.
What you need to know about Oswego sod installation
In Oswego, sod installation can mean the difference between a patchy yard and a rich, emerald outdoor haven. The uniformity and appearance of your yard directly impacts the value of your property and the curb appeal of your home or commercial property.
In fact, the landscaping you’ve implemented can increase your home’s value by as much as 15% to 20%. Sod installation provides a solid foundation to create the yard of your dreams.
What is sod?
You may be wondering, what, exactly, is sod and how does it work? Sod is a type of farmed grass that can bring instant transformation to your lawn. The grass is grown on sod farms that cultivate and grow the high-end grass, and it’s often locally sourced.
You don’t need to spend months planting sod or worry about overseeding this grass: Sod grass comes in rolls of vibrant, flawless, green grass and you can immediately install these rolls by laying down each to cover a section of your yard.
Each roll of sod also includes a root system that immediately adheres to your lawn. Although you can undertake sod installation as a DIY project, laying sod is a fairly labor-intensive, meticulous process. You also run the risk of an inconsistent yard and ruining your soil if you install sod incorrectly.
Different types of sod for your Oswego yard
The Ware Landscaping sod installation team can help you select the best type of sod grass to fit your customized yard needs. There’s a wide variety of sod on the market, and each type comes with its own benefits.
In Illinois, some types of sod will work better with the climate than others. It’s important to research your options and select your sod based on which type of grass will thrive in your yard. Often, property owners choose to combine sod types as well.
The most popular types of sod grass in Oswego include:
Fine fescue thrives in shaded yards and can implant its roots in poor or eroded soil. However, well-implemented yard drainage solutions are vital to the growth and vitality of fine fescue.
If your yard enjoys a lot of sunshine, Kentucky bluegrass may be the perfect choice. This sod thrives in sunlight, but does require consistent maintenance, including organic fertilization and mowing — especially during the summer months.
Perennial ryegrass sod makes an immediate positive impact on the appearance of your yard. This sod loves the sun, and may wither in shaded areas.
Rough bluegrass works well in Oswego yards that are extensively shaded and see plenty of moisture. However, this sod contains yellow blades as well as green, and It may look uneven when installed
Tall fescue requires little to no maintenance, and thrives once it’s installed. Its roots will deeply implant themselves in your lawn, and tall fescue is a great option for larger families or yards that will experience a lot of foot traffic.
This sod is a great option for installation during the waning days of summer or the onset of autumn.
The benefits of sod
Sod has numerous benefits and can improve the health of your soil and the appearance of your yard. Waiting for grass to grow and hoping that it will thrive (and that you won’t have to reseed your lawn) can be stressful and frustrating.
On the other hand, if you choose professional sod installation, you can expect an immediate, positive transformation of your landscape. Some of the plentiful benefits of sod installation also include:
Sod grass can provide a lush and even lawn. You won’t have to worry about dying patches or uneven sod growth.
Sod needs less irrigation and watering than its seed-planted counterparts. By using organic fertilizer and installing sod that nourishes your topsoil, you’re utilizing an eco-friendly alternative to soil eroding, overwatered, and unhealthy grass
When you install sod, you immediately add value to your curb appeal. For commercial properties, this helps attract potential clients and visitors. For residential properties, curb appeal can improve your home’s appraisal and can welcome visitors to your property.
Sod allows you to transform your yard overnight — the patchy brown lawn of yesterday is replaced by a brilliant and thriving green yard
- Multi-season planting period:
Seeded grass has a small window of time for planting. If you miss that window and wait too long, your yard will still remain a year away. Sod can be installed in almost every season.
However, its roots need a way to connect with your soil’s ecosystem, so you shouldn’t install sod over frozen ground.
Sod can prevent stormwater runoff from ruining your soil. It also helps to protect and nourish your topsoil, which in turn, prevents unhealthy soil erosion.
Sod laid over newly irrigated and fertilized topsoil experiences little to no new weed growth, and can help in weed prevention. This helps foster an excellent environment for any flora you choose to plant.
How Ware Landscaping can help
The sod installation experts of Ware Landscaping are passionate about every detail that goes into transforming your outdoor landscape to the yard of your dreams. If you choose to utilize our team, you can expect the following:
- Determination of what sod will work best for your yard conditions
- Customized sod solutions for your graded yard
- Selection of sod that will work best with your yard drainage system
- Use of organic, pet and kid-friendly fertilizer to nourish your topsoil
- Thorough analysis of the Oswego climate and your current yard conditions to ensure successful sod installation
- Honest price quotes
- Yard maintenance package offers that include maintaining your sod
- No use of harmful chemicals or pesticides in sod installation
Common questions about Oswego sod installation
When you select sod installation over grass seeding for your Oswego yard, you may wonder about the practicality and maintenance of sod grass.
Our sod installation experts can answer your questions, and create customized solutions to ensure your yard looks amazing.
Do you have to water sod?
In short, yes. However, sod requires less watering than seeded grass. As rolls of sod have roots, it’s vital to ensure these roots can grow into your soil’s ecosystem.
In the immediate aftermath of your sod installation, you should water for at least a 45 minute duration to support root growth and a thriving yard.
Can sod replace dead grass?
Many property owners who opt for sod installation have some pre-existent grass growth in their yard. Perhaps the grass hasn’t grown evenly over the entire lawn, or eroded soil has prohibited growth.
However, it’s important that you remove dead grass and replenish healthy topsoil before you install sod. Sod needs to have direct contact with nourished soil in order for its roots to take hold.
How quickly does sod need to be installed?
Although sod can last anywhere from 36 to 72 hours before it’s installed, it’s important to lay sod as quickly as possible after purchase. If sod pallets are rolled up for too long, vital moisture can evaporate and sod roots can die.
How long should I wait before I mow sod?
Once your sod feels firmly connected to the soil, it should be safe to mow. Typically, this process takes about six weeks. The great news is, sod grass usually will not require the same frequency of mowing that you may experience with seeded grass.
If you select a Ware Landscaping seasonal lawn maintenance package, we’ll even take care of mowing for you.
How long does sod installation take?
Installed sod will instantly transform your yard. However, the meticulous process of installation can take several days to complete. The professionals of Ware Landscaping understand how to complete this process with quick efficiency.
We’ll consult with you to ensure our installation schedule works with your needs and your allotted time frame.
For over two decades, Mike Ware and his team have remained committed to and passionate about the landscaping of their neighbors’ yards in Oswego and the greater Chicago community.
We understand that your property is your greatest investment, and that your yard can become your outdoor sanctuary and a reflection of your dreams. When it comes to sod installation in Oswego, our team of professional landscapers are dedicated to quality and precision.
Yet our services don’t stop with sod. Ware Landscaping is your one-stop shop for landscaping design and implementation, hardscape creation, yard drainage solutions, snow removal services, and so much more.
Connect with us for a free consultation today, and remember, the yard of your dreams is only a phone call away.
