How to lay Sod 101 DIY

In this video we show you the basics of how to Lay sod down, a great job for any DIYer! We show you from start to finish on the process of how to demo old grass ,bring in top soil and lay the sod
for this job! We hope you enjoy this episode! If you did give us a LIKE,SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, or COMMENT and let us know what you thought of the video or have any questions! Thank you all for the support!
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[@Paintplayer1]

You made the leveling look easy; it is not. I'm a 29 year old new homeowner doing my yard myself, and videos like this are very helpful. Thank you for contributing to the knowledge database so that folks like me can save tons of money and get an excellent product to enjoy for years to come!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY GL

[@wokduhfooooook1]

I like the idea of using a worn in steel trowel as a tool for cutting the sod. You have a lot of efficient tips and tricks. Thanks for the knowledge Mr. Odell

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

joshua rainone The trowel is nice

[@bradturner4832]

Your skills, quality, and experience are impeccable. I wish others had your passion and ethics. I do most things myself as I can’t seem to find contractors that meet my expectations. I wish you were local. Great job Sir.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wow, thank you!

[@Blitznstitch2]

Any home owner would greatly appreciate all the care you took into the job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@shutyoassup8377]

I am a professional landscape contractor here in Illinois. I know how to install sod and everything but i just like watching your videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome TY

[@GeoffPeterson33]

When a concrete company does sod installation better than half the subs I’ve worked with 😂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Green side up. TY

[@joshuaquanstrom370]

Was thinking the same thing lolol

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

@@joshuaquanstrom370 Green side up

[@JEK]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete that's the secret right there

[@sergiorodriguez7955]

I been watching a lot of your videos lately. I had concrete poured and your videos helped me understand the process. I am laying down sod this weekend myself also. You and your crew obviously care about your profession.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great GL

[@janettebiggs4550]

Thank you. We are experiencing someone who is doing an absolute horrible job on our sod. Broke our sprinkler. Left grass and weeds along the edge. So much more. We are now stuck with sprinkler companies “winterizing” and can’t get someone out to fix it. Such a great job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bummer

[@videos10]

Did you go with the cheapest bidder?

[@ratherbenapping8629]

I took a sod job never have laying the stuff before.. I watched this and the guy thinks I’ve done it my whole life. Thank you sir.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Right on. The green side up.

[@JEK]

Your crew is the best. Your sod installs come out as perfect as your concrete work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Green side up

[@texaspipeliner9432]

Looks good David, it's very clear that you're old school and not a start up.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Matt Covey TY

[@jamesgoodrich8355]

Love the pre-work. Like most jobs the prep makes or breaks it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

true

[@antoniogarcia1447]

Nice job with this. I'm NOT a professional, a total amateur and this felt easy enough to follow. Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

great TY

[@jjaafar]

This is how I want to execute my project. Great job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

sounds good GL

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

Excellent video - very through explanation of laying sod including why you are doing each step - very helpful. My sod is being delivered in a couple of days and this is a big help getting me ready - thank you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Your welcome

[@tetan71]

As all other videos - excellent! I don't think I know any other chanel on KZbin about concrete that offer the same level of details on all covered topic. Thank you ones again for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Taras Tereshchak we aim to be the best! :) Ty

[@FahrvergnugenTaglich]

If ever there was a master craftsman, Dave is he. Great work, showing your range. I like the sod staggering technique.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

It's nice for sure. Green side up is key. TY

[@tbonemillz]

Looks great! I’m sure it seems simple to you guys but always amazes me how well you level grade, you can really see it when the video is sped up. You make it look easy man! Happy New Year!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+tbonemillz Thanks

[@VenturiLife]

Attention to detail. Very nice lawn.

[@shannonfreiberg6086]

impressive...attention to detail is everything!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@salcortez869]

I think you should name ur company , complete construction 🚧.... you know so much mr. Odell

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+sal cortez Yes but my passion is concrete.

[@jose-j5w7j]

I have Marathon as well. Great turf! Kids play on it and everything. No complaints! 👌

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good to hear!

[@jackassman6726]

Number one rule for laying Sod ,,,,, " Green Side Up " LOL...!!!!! You do Great work My Friend ,,, Have a " Happy New Year " to You , Your Family and Friends...!!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Jack Assman That's so true. YT TY

[@kenneth6731]

That's not a trowel, it's a float! Great job guys, I have to do this to my yard. Thank's for sharing all of your hard work.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TGL

[@danpark417]

Seriously Stud, you have to post these non-concrete related general contracting videos more and more. The extent of your vast knowledge is freakin unreal! Keep up the great work you and your family do day in day out! Happy 2018! Now lets get it on!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Dan Park TY STUD IM GOIMG TO KEEP GETTING IT ON. THATS WJAST I D O

[@Gumshoe88]

For the times I did this I used a serrated knife to cut. Prep is everything!

[@cubanb805]

A trick my uncle taught me was to water the soil once you have removed all grass and are ready for sod so that the weed will grow and show them self, you water the soil for a couple days and let a week go by and you will have a ton of weed grow. Once that happens you kill them with roundup and the you lay your topsoil and so on, just helps with the weeds growing through your grass.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

good idea

[@williamhewitt4950]

Hello from Victoria Australia, looks a million, love the steps, you put in a lot of effort,worth it,good job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@sidiusdoe1358]

Well the major part of a good concrete job is ground prep...specially leveling (and framing) Therefore i think concrete workers are perfectly skilled and trained to adapt to lay down sod nicely

[@arkansas1336]

Excellent results and a very relaxing video to watch, I didn't "break a sweat"! When you started laying the sod you were doing a great job (on the entire job). I thought, he is in the concrete business, maybe he is going to "post tension" this sod....lol! ....13

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+arkansas13 A little bonus.

[@hedwards4599]

Very very good job guys. And really good work ethics. So many places that I would have had to cut corners but you guys did a very thorough job without any corners cutting or shortcuts.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@kishanvekaria1456]

i like ur management and style system of working

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Kish vekaria TY Staging and planning is crucial.

[@jerryhelm5118]

Finally I see a real pro.good job guys ..👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@buenavistalawnlandscape3523]

I'm a landscaper and have to say very professional work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Buena Vista Lawncare TY

[@Markosuave]

how much would something like this cost to do?

[@davidburkholder7360]

I was thinking of what is wrong with my sod today (I live in Georgia) and so I started googling prep for sod and your video popped up (I have watched many of your concrete installs but would not have guessed you did sod too). Anyway, just like concrete it's all in the prep. Should be standard action to grade perfectly and use NEW topsoil before placing sod but many contractors don't do it because THEY don't bid the job correctly (I live in a new build community). It gets rushed for the holy dollar and ends up being not right which makes the dollar get a bad name. Screw it, I'm moving to Gatlinburg, TN. Another great video.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur GL WITH THE MOVE TY

[@JacanaProductions]

Thanks for the video. I swore I would rip up all the grass in my yard as it just sucks up water and time but I am putting in a little 200 sq ft patch down today, Most of our grass is more dandelions than grass so I had to start again as I don't use any weedkiller.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice

[@markus1564]

Nice Dave ! I look to all your concrete pour videos for terrific content and was happy to see this installation in your available library. One thing I do on sod installations is to oversees my joints. The conditions are ideal for the seed growth and you’re already doing the watering schedule. It just tightens the job up a bit .

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice TY

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Great job. I can tell you have a Love for what you do.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Primo-79]

Nice job with the concrete and the lawn too. Really like the combinatin of the green lawn and terracotta concrete. It adds a lot to the landscape. Greets from Slovenia.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@fillg]

I've always run a roller across it after I put it down to make sure it's got good contact with the dirt below. I guess I never smoothed it out that much ahead of time though. Should make a really nice lawn.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

fillg I have used the roller before sod, to compact soil.

[@spikedpsycho2383]

One trick for laying sod... using a thin auger to drill 1-2 foot deep holes and back filling with compost and sand mixture. This lets grass roots to grow down to considerable depth. Sand improves drainage and helps replicate Mediterranean soil conditions if if you live out west.....

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Some types of grass but not this one

[@dannyg.781]

Aaaaaaah. Another great video. Makes me wanna go lay some sod in my front yard now. LOL.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Daniel Lopez Get it on It's light duty. With big results.

[@moonblink]

I was thinking the same thing

[@reycitoc]

Excellent job, as always!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Reynaldo Chevez Thanks

[@jwilli850]

Looks amazing… great video of the process unlike the other videos on KZbin that guys doing sod wanna keep the camera in their face instead of on the work

[@hervavengill8734]

Love the beginning of that song already like the video. Only the beginning is the best part whole song. We east Indians love old school rock

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@scottgoodwin1073]

Looks like carpet nice job and the coloured concrete you did there looks like its drying out nice to

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Scott Goodwin TY

[@01tamala]

Awesome job. Looks wonderful.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@tireddad51]

Great video. I don't work in construction & have no impending projects but I do look forward to you posting a new video. I find them very relaxing, especially in the evening with a glass of something.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great

[@Bryanb28]

great video, good to see someone laying sod while at my house its snowing and -5 degrees

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Bryan B Thanks

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Awesome job as always David! I love how the lawn and the concrete turned out. Especially the smooth edging on the sidewalk :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Addicted to Projects TY

[@dannyhenry38]

Well done video. Installing st. Augustine this week as I live in Phoenix Arizona and my Bermuda doesn’t get enough sunlight in the summer time. IVE struggled keeping the grass green in the summer

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes that can be a challenge

[@KG-bp3qp]

Sir I come here for concrete. I DO NOT EVER Want to see you lay sod! Lol great as always

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Umesh Gunasekara I like to break up the monotony.

[@KG-bp3qp]

We have learned a lot from you sir. I own a landscape company in Austin, Texas. We're getting more and more in to concrete thanks to your videos. Please keep them coming. Take care and Happy New Years!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Umesh Gunasekara haha did you learn how to lay sod down any better ;P

[@lostintime8651]

haha. is he a landscaper that got into concrete or a vice-versa?

[@lostintime8651]

next video... laying laminate floors...

[@daddydollaboi8086]

I live in Florida. Bought my house in 2015 and I've done a lot of upgrades. My yard is in the process of getting new sod soon. I'm doing it myself. All I can say is eventually I'll be cutting luscious St Augustine grass instead of all this nasty mixture of native invasive trash grass/weeds that grows when not taken care of. My wife hates that I spend money on something she'll never understand will make me happy

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Way to go

[@Joemama13479]

First and foremost I want to wish you and your family a very blessed happy New Year so let me get into what I was going to explain to you Uncle David I was always taught from my grandfather when you lay down sod to not leave a gap between the sod and my grandfather always told me when you lay down the side to roll a water roller across the lawn so that way the roots will grab onto the dirt quicker now everyone's different don't get me wrong and I'm not trying to say you did not do a good job but I'm just giving you a word of advice from an old-timer that knows and my grandfather was a carpenter in the Union for 37 years I'm talking about old school Carpenter he was the master Blaster from Lancaster will you take care and I'm hoping that you're going to have better and upcoming videos in the new year to come

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+JOE BILLINGS That's interesting, but I have a feeling I might not get paid with that technique.

[@amdg2023]

There are still Americans who know what the word quality means, these jobs may seam small but our homes are where we live and its a big deal how they are treated, a dead on the nuts job well done.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@abdullahabunaiyan5220]

Thank you!! Cool video. Well explained. Keep up the good work 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Abdullah Abunaiyan TY

[@Jam3z27]

Great job. Jus this past week we installed new sod, and wen we were in the process i was thinking to myself, I wonder how odell would do it, and wuht do yu kno yu happen to upload this. Awesome

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+LIL MASK That's awesome. How did it turn out?

[@Jam3z27]

Odell Complete Concrete Went very well, thank yu for askin. Happy New Year, lookin fwd to more awesome videos.

[@bigdog8444]

My man 👍

[@manuelhuacuja1422]

My sons love your videos! They ask for "cemento" videos by your name: "El David Odell ".

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's cool TY

[@floriotj]

Nice job Dave.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+sleepercell TY

[@dave199010]

i had to sift through too many shitty KZbinrs to get to a useful video. Thank you so much for this. Ive subscribed

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I have the same problem, when I'm looking for answers. TY

[@joeingles5546]

Liked the video as soon as I heard "Layla"

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@Pythons710]

A lot of landscape companies here in San Antonio are not doing round up anymore. That seems like great news, but will that cause more weeding problems or grass mix-ups in the long run?

[@mickeymiller2308]

How many inches should dirt be below concrete before laying sod?

[@minecraftdude229]

1"

[@jtrogers14]

Can I add sod over several inches of sand?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Probably not

[@zacturf-n-sports6203]

Bro that’s beautiful, I teach turf management and I like to use this as an intro to laying sod, bc you are thorough but not to detailed for a good overview

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that

[@jmercado4]

watched you video and loved it I learned a lot. Just wanted to ask you questions in regards to prepping the sub-soil here in Oklahoma. I am going to lay Fescue sod but am really concerned about the clay that is probably the majority of yard. I plan on tilling and removing about 4 inches of the soil but don't really know what to do next. I thought some sand would be a good sub-soil but just don't know. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jake

[@paddybarnes7776]

Holy crap this guy got the rights to “Layla?!” Well done off the bat sir

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@victornunez9204]

Awesome video thank you for sharing your time

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for watching!

[@conniemoore4574]

Is there anything you don't do perfectly and beautiful you are amazing 💗

[@danielalvarez2279]

Awesome work! Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks for watching!

[@garyhaber333]

Awesome job. Should've had you do all my concrete!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@optimus_prime_____]

Love the videos mr odell....if you're using round up to kill the remaining grass wouldn't that pollute the soil in turn killing the new grass too?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

no it only affects the greens

[@JBNY22]

great vid, put in my sod watching this

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you enjoyed it Nice

[@romangural4]

At 8:45 why is the sprinkler so far from the cement? Is it a good idea to throw down fertilizer before you lay down sod?

[@evaespinosa5395]

I may have missed this but 3 times a week for 5 min. after 2 weeks how many days a week and for how long? Once rooted during spring/summer how often do one needs to water?

[@Damageincorpor8d]

How many square feet was it and how How much did you charge? I have a job coming up for 500 ft.² and I’m wondering how much I should charge? The cost of the materials was just under $500

[@shutyoassup8377]

Me and my dad usually check the sprinkler systems before we do anything then we secure the joints of the grass to make sure the roots bond together Edit: then we cut around valve boxes and the heads

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Nice

[@kishanvekaria1456]

david good videos really informative educative

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Kish vekaria TY

[@mustaphag]

Excellent Job

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ty

[@Herr2Cents]

What a nice job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@chadpendt2863]

"Nice long rake I've got here" Friggen baseball diamond rake. Lmao. Like 3 foot span.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Chad Pendt Yes

[@88888888homer]

How come those pieces of sod are so small ? When we do this its always in rolls that are like 40cm wide and 2-3m long.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+SLEURHUT Different supplier. Different material

[@beamonholloway4621]

The rolls are more sq yard the squares will only cover 450 the rolls 580 sq feet

[@valentinecampos]

Odell, the rake at 7:10 wanted to attack you, good catch though.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

+Valentine haha you right!

[@bynumtreeandlandscape7506]

Great video, thanks for the information!!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW TY

[@andrewsnyder8349]

Great video guys. Very helpful

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@ZwienerZ]

When is it best to apply fertilizer? I see mixed reactions on this. Thanks!

[@dawng-schnurr4325]

Great intro music! Great video! Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@romarro4616]

Job well done 👍

[@fullstridepropertymaintena3776]

Thanks for sharing .Great video !!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you too!

[@steelerpat33]

Keep up the good work Odell great videos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@steelerpat33]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete your very welcome. Your work is top notch I look forward to hiring you guys in the future, but I don't know if you guys cover San Bernardino at all.

[@jaredcorreafitness9666]

Looks awesome! Great tips as well.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@KeepinYouUp07]

Great vid, thanks. My only question, you don't use a starter fertizer?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I don't need it with the top soil blend I used.

[@judyneri4629]

I love it...you did really good!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@Jdeneik]

Bravo! I noticed you didn’t have your guys lay the sod with their knees ON the Sod.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@trentmayes_]

I don’t know how I ended up here 😂

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jonathanrayne]

Me either but my yard is terrible! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ICGxR]

Might need to hire y’all to do my sod

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sure

[@22josta]

gorgeous work! big fan!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@delter78]

Great info very informative Thanks.

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TY

[@fireguitar]

Nice and clean 🧼

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! 😊