High Quality Sod installed in the foothills and the surrounding areas
We install beautiful, kentucky bluegrass sod in the foothills and surrounding areas. There are many sod companies in the foothills and surrounding areas but be sure to have a close look at their sod before you approve the sod laying.
Strong healthy roots are most important.
A thick rootball is the most important thing to look for when researching sod. Without a thick rootball, sod can dry out and die very quickly. A thick root ball also means the sod has a better ability to retrieve nutrients from the soil. Sod that has a good root foundation will grow strong quickly and will need less water to keep it healthy.
Thick grass blade weave means lovely lush lawns
Look for sod that has a thick weave of grass blades as opposed to grass blades that are thinning or are not dense or close together. A sparse grass blade weave means the sod was seeded poorly and it will take many years to look good on your yard. Okotoks landscaping only uses sod that has a very thick grass weave which guarantees you a thick lush lawn that will look great right away.
Weed Free sod
We use sod that is weed free and will not cause you extra maintenance problems because of dandelion, clover or other weed infestations.
A new lawn in one day.
We can install most of our sod installations in one day or less. Thats right, you could enjoy your lawn a lot sooner than you think. Our experienced, professional staff is trained to install your new lawn properly and in a timely fashion.
Estimates are always free
Call us today for your free sod installation estimate at: 403 601 3611
Need More than just sod ?
We also offer a variety of other landscape services that you can view by visiting our Services page.
YOUR NEW LAWN CARE
After your sod has been laid you should not walk on if for about two weeks. If you must, walk on it after it has dried and try to take a different path each time. New sod needs to be soaked often and walking on it while it is wet will create a lot of depressions in the sod as well as leave gaps in the seams.
Water frequently:
New sod should not be allowed to dry out, so please make sure you water your sod at least once a day, preferably in the early morning. The duration of watering time varies with the day time temperature but we recommend you soak the sod thoroughly and make sure the edges are not missed. If your sod is soaked then it is wet enough. After a few weeks you can start to reduce the watering times.
Fertilizing your new lawn:
Fertilizer formulas look like this 16-10-10 the first number refers to nitrogen. Nitrogen makes the grass blades green and grow tall. The second number is phosphate, phosphate make the roots grow deep and strong. The third number is potash, potash makes the grass spread out. If you remember the saying Up, down and all around it will help you remember the different effect of each nutrient. We recommend a high nitrogen of 16 or more a low phosphorous of 6 or less and a fairly high potash of 10 or so. We also encourage our customers to use a slow release fertilizer so the nitrogen will not burn the lawn. Fertilize in spring and again in Fall. Do not fertilize during summer or within 2 months of having new sod laid. Okotoks landscaping only installs sod that has been fertilized well on the field so you do not need to worry about fertilizing until at least two months after installation.
Mowing and trimming:
Most home owners cut their lawns too frequently. It is best to allow your lawn to grow long and cut it less often. This allows your lawn to take in more sunlight at a time and that helps build stronger roots which will help your sod winter better. Raise up your mower so you are not scalping your lawn in any areas, this can cause long term damage and makes it hard for your lawn to recover.