How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

we just redid our patio and made it much bigger. We are also sectioning off the kids' stuff and putting rubber mulch or pebbles under it all. That leaves us with not very much grassy area but it still needs grass. I dont know the square footage but it's not going to be a huge area. I just want the yard usable again. Help!!

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

I don't think it would be hard at all.

- Level yard area for grass
- Put fresh top soil down in the area
- Buy sod
- Lay sod (make sure seams are staggered & have a sharp utility knife to cut sod where needed)
- Most important part (water, water, water. every day for at least a 1/2 hour to really soak sod every day. if you have inground sprinklers, set it for early morning (3am) and set each zone for 30-45 mins of watering for each zone.

HTH!

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

it's not hard at all..Dh and my father did it for our house and my parents.

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

my sister did 100 sq ft by herself - no problems.

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

OK!!! when the weather breaks, I'm doing it. Next question is....where do you get sod? You have to get it very fresh, don't you?

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

I know my FIL bought some at Home Depot when he needed to do a patch in his yard.

Re: How hard would it be to install a small amount of sod by ourselves?

My DH, FIL and DHs uncle did 2400 square feet by themselves... the actual laying went very quickly... DHs uncle was the grounds keeper for Eisenhower so he obviously knew what he was doing... it was a big job to prepare it but because it was such a huge area... you should have no trouble... definitely water it a lot though!