How To Lay Down Sod Patch. Prepare and level the soil. Pack the sod into place and.
Rake your footprints out of the next patch of dirt and unroll the next sod roll. Here are some key things to be aware of when laying sod in the summer: Fill a lawn roller ¾ full of water and walk it over the entire sod.
Keep your lawn moist, but do not overwater it—if you do this, it will be susceptible to disease.
Be careful not to step on the sod. Work to smooth out any wrinkles in the sod. In most cases it won't be necessary to add too much extra dirt, but the little bit of compost will help give some nutrients to the roots while your new grass becomes established Fit the sod into the area and knit the edges together by squeezing them toward each other with your hands.