Specifications include, but are not limited to: SOD: Quantity: • 45,000 Square Feet Species: The versatile blend of turf grass species will adapt to variety of uses and maintenance regimens. • Cynodon dactylon - Hybrid Bermuda (Tifgreen 328 or Tiwway 419) • Poa pratensis - Kentucky Bluegrass • Lolium perenne – Perennial Ryegrass Growth Rate: • Summer 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches per week • Winter 1/4 to 1 inch per week Root Depth: • 2 to 5 feet, depending upon soil type and watering patterns. Soils Range: • Fair tolerance to saline soil conditions. • Amendments are recommended for heavy clay soils to promote drainage. Temperature Tolerance: • 10°F. to 110°F. pH Range: • 5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 optimum; • Contractor shall install the sod immediately after delivery. • Start laying the sod along a straight edge such as a walkway or driveway. Butt joints tightly together, do not overlap. Stagger joints similar to rows of bricks. Use a sharp knife to cut and shape sod around curves, tress and borders, etc. • Rolling your new sod with a roller will smooth and level your sod and press out air spaces below the sod. • Start watering within 30 minutes even if all the sod isn’t installed yet, to prevent wilting and drying. Never, never let the sod dry out and kill the tender grass roots. • Contractor is responsible to coordinate all rentals, equipment, deliveries and installation from beginning to completion.
