How Much is a Pallet of Sod at Lowe's? - Lawn Affection (2024)

FAQs

How much sod is on a full pallet? ›

1 piece of sod is 16" x 24", which equals 2.75 square feet. A 500 square feet pallet contains approximately 180 pieces of green sod.

2.66-sq ft St.

People often think that laying sod over an existing lawn makes sense and saves time. In fact, laying fresh sod over an existing lawn is no shortcut and could kill your sod and cause you twice as much work. Removing your old lawn before laying new sod is crucial for a healthy root system.

A half acre? A whole acre? You will need 1,452 pieces of sod to cover a quarter of an acre, 2,904 pieces of sod to cover half an acre, and 5,808 pieces of sod to cover an entire acre.

How long does it take to install sod? One pallet (600 square feet) generally takes 1 person approximately 1-1 ½ hours to install. Hard to access areas and those requiring a lot of cutting will take longer.

The cost for sod depends on a lot of different factors, but in general: $0.30–$0.75 per sq. ft. $135–$340 per pallet that covers 452 sq.

You can lay sod anytime during the growing season, as long as the ground is not frozen and you have adequate water for establishment and maintenance, although spring and early autumn are best. Cool temperatures combined with occasional rain help sod quickly root.

When you're purchasing sod online take the time to know exactly where your sod comes from, and how quickly it arrives and will be installed after being cut on the farm. The sooner your fresh sod goes from farm to your soil, the better, so it doesn't dry out. The same day is best.

Weeds are extremely resilient, and will more than likely work its way through your brand new sod. So make sure you get rid of all the weeds before laying any new sod! The best way to get what it needs is for the sod to be laid flush against the soil.

Can you lay sod without tilling? ›

While you can lay sod without tilling, you'll have a better chance of success if you place your new sod on top of tilled, irrigated soil. Tilled soil allows for more thorough irrigation and is more likely to bond with new sod over untilled soil.

Technically, you can lay sod over grass, and on very rare occasions, with a whole lot of effort, it may work. For successful sod installation, it's crucial that the sod establishes direct contact with the soil beneath it.

It costs between $60 and $170 to lay 200 square feet of sod without labor. If you hire a pro, your costs will increase to $200 to $400 .

University studies show that consumers valued a landscaped home up to 11 percent higher than its base price. A Money magazine survey reported that landscape improvements have a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent and can add significantly to the perceived value of your home.

If you have children or pets, sod keeps the mud and mess from being tracked inside. Until roots establish, seed and soil can wash away or pool in heavy rains and void your efforts. On slopes or areas with erosion problems, sod works as a blanket to help hold soil in place from the start.

Each roll typically weighs about 35 lbs but can be heavier if it has rained recently. This means that each 60 roll pallet will weigh around 2000 lbs. If you would like to pick up full pallets we recommend at least a 3/4 ton pickup truck, as these trucks are typically rated around 3000 lbs of bed capacity.

450 sq ft is the size of the floor of a rectangular room that measures 30 ft by 15 ft. Or in meters the room would be 9.14 meters by 4.57 meters. Imagine an area that's 22.5 feet wide and 22.5 feet deep and is a big square laid out on your front lawn. That's a hair over 506 square feet.

Square or Rectangle

Area A = 50' x 10' = 500 sq.