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Sod is often faster and more reliable than seed, which requires more time and care to establish. Sod is especially popular when there is an immediate need to reduce erosion or reduce the amount of soil that gets tracked indoors. What’s more, sod allows you to establish a lawn even when seeding conditions are not optimal.  \nThis publication explains:  \n• What to consider when selecting sod.  \n• How to prepare a site for sod installation.  \n• When and how to install sod.  \n• How to maintain the sod after installation.  \nIt may not be practical to do everything described in this publication, but successfully installing sod always includes paying detailed attention to soil preparation, site grading, and watering—all are integral steps in the installation process.  \nSelect Sod Carefully  \nTable 1 lists sod species that are available in Indiana and their approximate costs.  \nTable 1. Turfgrass species, available cultivars suitable for Indiana, and approximate costs.  \n\n| Species | Available Sod Cultivars Suitable for Indiana | Approximate Cost (per square yard) *,† |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Bermudagrass‡(Cynodon dactylon) | ‘Quickstand,’ Common, others | $1.50-$2.50 |\n| Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) | many | $1.50-$3.00 |\n| Tall fescue**\u003Cbr>(Festuca arundinacea) | many | $1.50-$3.00 |\n| Zoysiagrass‡(Zoysia japonica) | ‘Meyer’ | $2.00-$3.00 |\n\n* Costs vary by cultivar, sod producer, quantity ordered, and wholesale vs. retail. These approximate costs do not include installation.  \n† When buying more than 5,000 ft2 of sod (and when possible), it is a good idea to inspect the area from where the sod will be harvested for weeds and quality.  \n** Tall fescue sod often contains 10% Kentucky bluegrass or netting to help the sod hold together.‡ Best used in southern Indiana. Bermudagrass is best used in the southern quarter of Indiana, while zoysiagrass can be used in the southern half of Indiana.  \n1-888-EXT-INFO  \nWWW.EXTENSION.PURDUE.EDU  \nAY-28-W Establishing a Lawn from Sod  \nPrepare the Site Before Installation  \nBefore installing sod, there are nine steps you should take to prepare the site to ensure success.  \n1. Test the Soil  \nA soil test provides key information including soil pH, potassium, and phosphorous levels. Collect soil samples in a plastic bucket from the upper 4-6 inches of soil from ten or more locations around the site. Remove any vegetative material such as stems and leaves from the sample. Air-dry and mix the samples thoroughly.  \nMake sure to test your soil at least one month prior to establishing your lawn. This will allow ample time to receive the test results and incorporate any recommended nutrients prior to laying sod. If you need to add topsoil from off-site, you must test this soil as well.  \nMore information about soil testing is available in Purdue Extension publication AY-18, Soil Testing For Lawns, available from the Purdue  \nExtension Education Store ([www.the](www.the)[education-store.com](education-store.com)) .  \n2. Determine the Lawn Area  \nA key step in establishing a lawn by sod is to determine the size of the area to be sodded. This will help you calculate how much sod and nutrients you will need.  \nThe best way to do determine the area is to divide your lawn into several squares, rectangles, or circles (Figure 1) . Calculate the area of these smaller shapes and then add them together to determine the total size of the lawn. Vendors typically sell sod by the square yard. Therefore, divide the total square feet of your lawn by 9 in order to determine how many square yards of sod you need to order. 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