Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long do I have to install the sod once it's delivered?
You should install the sod the same day it's brought to you; obviously it's more perishable in summer when it's hotter than in fall and winter when it's cooler.

2. How thick is the Sod?
The sod is about 1/2 inch thick so leave your grade about 1/2 below around sidewalks and borders.

3. Can I just drive into the farm and pickup Sod?
No we time to harvest the Sod so it's ready for you to pickup. Please give us 24 hours notice.

4. How much water should I give it?
As soon as you install Sod immediately give it one inch of water do not let it dry out in the summer months sod is a very perishable commodity it has no root system yet ,In winter and fall you might not need to irrigate at all here in the Pacific Northwest.

5. How come mushrooms have started to grow in my sod?
This is only a temporary situation when you are applying a lot of water in summer and it's really hot you have created a mushroom factory they will go away once you cut back on your watering.

6. Do you warranty your Sod?
Yes we do as long as the area has at least 50% sunlight sod will work well for you and we will give you replacement sod as long as you have followed the initial water requirements. ( the success rate for transplanted sod is very high)

7. Will you place the pallets around the site for me?
Yes we carry a forklift with us to transport the turf around the site for you, at no additional charge.

8. Should I put starter fertilizer down?
Yes you should put 10-20-20 down on the soil before sod installation.

9. How long does it take to lay 500 sq. feet of sod?
You should allow about 1.5 hours to lay every 500 sq. ft. of sod depending on how far you have to pack it.

10. How heavy are the sod rolls?
They are not very heavy around 25 lbs per roll in summer. In winter when they are wetter the weight goes up.

11 How many sq. feet are in a roll?
Skagit City Turf Farms is cutting 7.25 sq. ft. per roll there are 70 rolls on a pallet for 500 sq. ft.