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Preparation

 

You’ll need to make sure the ground is level, tilled, and free of rocks. All you need are a couple of shovels (regular and flat), a wheel barrow (for collecting rocks), and a sturdy rake. You can use any rake, but a landscape rake is preferred because its design makes the job easier. Landscape rakes are usually made of aluminum, have shorter tines, and a broader head. Most hardware stores sell them for 20 to 30 dollars. You might also consider spreading topsoil; however, usually it is not necessary if you are willing to prepare the ground as follows.

To level the ground, rake the soil back and forth, shifting dirt from high areas to low areas. It does not have to be perfect, but you do want to make sure holes are filled in and each area has been turned over. If the ground is exceptionally hard, you might rent a garden rotovator or hire someone to come in to rotovate the earth.

The shovels are used for edging. When the sod comes, it will usually be ½ inch to 1 inch high depending on how much topsoil is cut with it. You’ll want to taper the ground back around roads, sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping, so the sod tucks nicely with the borders. For example, to do edging along the driveway, take the flathead shovel, and cut the earth back alongside the pavement about one inch deep. Then, use the landscape rake to smooth the tilled dirt, tapering it at an angle so it blends with the rest of the ground.

 

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