Laying sod in the fall

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Buckwheat's barber

On another note, for those wanting to seed or over-seed, fall is the ideal time

Is that really true in Calgary though? I see that advice posted all over for the states, but given germinated seedlings would only have less that a month to establish, can't see it really working.

edit: 2009-threadsurrection, hopefully OP still alive

[Canehdianman]

Originally Posted by Ducay

Is that really true in Calgary though? I see that advice posted all over for the states, but given germinated seedlings would only have less that a month to establish, can't see it really working.

edit: 2009-threadsurrection, hopefully OP still alive

I put 8cm of soil down along the side of my house two weeks ago. Mixed some seed in with the top 1cm and set it to be watered every day.

I have shoots 1cm high already. Doesn't take very long for them to get going if you give them enough water.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Ducay

Is that really true in Calgary though? I see that advice posted all over for the states, but given germinated seedlings would only have less that a month to establish, can't see it really working.

edit: 2009-threadsurrection, hopefully OP still alive

yup, I seeded mine around this time last year. It took a bit longer to get really going in the spring but it looks fine now.

[BsFaninCGY]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Why not spread mulch instead?

Our younger dog loves to run and dart and is the main culprit of dragging dirt inside. Unless we're talking a very deep layer of mulch, she'd still find the dirt. And then I'd have a ton of mulch to deal with next year. Grass is the ultimate goal - the area just needs some work.

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I'd put down that awesome indoor/outdoor carpet. Disposing of sod is a PITA.

Then the dogs would be using the carpet as a bathroom. Kinda gross.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

I'd put down that awesome indoor/outdoor carpet. Disposing of sod is a PITA.

You can put it in your green bin now!