Sod Installation & Lawn Renovation

Why Choose Sod Installation

Sod gives you an instant lawn. While seeding takes months to establish and requires constant care during germination, sod provides mature grass from day one. You get immediate erosion control, instant curb appeal, and a usable lawn within weeks instead of waiting months for seed to fill in.

In Glendora, sod makes particular sense. Our warm climate and limited rain make seed establishment challenging. Birds eat exposed seed. Irrigation timing is critical with seed but more forgiving with sod. Plus, sod installation can happen almost any time of year, while seeding has narrow optimal windows. For most homeowners, professional sod installation is the best path to a beautiful lawn.

Our Sod and Lawn Renovation Services

We handle every aspect of creating or renovating your lawn. Here is what we offer:

• Complete sod installation for new lawns
• Lawn removal and replacement for failed or ugly turf
• Grading and soil preparation for proper drainage
• Soil amendment to create ideal growing conditions
• Sod variety selection for your conditions and use
• Lawn renovation including overseeding and topdressing
• Irrigation system installation or repair
• Starter fertilization and establishment care
• Post-installation maintenance guidance

We source fresh, quality sod from local growers and install it properly the first time. Sod must be installed quickly after harvest and needs correct soil contact to root successfully. Our experienced crew ensures your new lawn establishes quickly and grows beautifully. We coordinate sod work with irrigation installation for complete lawn solutions.

The Sod Installation Process

Proper preparation is the key to successful sod installation. We do not just lay grass on top of existing soil and hope for the best.

Site Preparation

We remove existing vegetation, rocks, and debris. We grade the area for proper drainage away from structures. Low spots get filled and high spots leveled. We till and amend the soil, adding compost and other organic matter to improve texture and fertility. The prepared surface should be firm but not compacted, with fine texture for good sod contact.

Installation

Fresh sod arrives and we install it immediately. We lay pieces in a staggered brick pattern, tightly butting edges without overlapping. We trim around curves and obstacles. A heavy roller ensures good soil contact for fast rooting. Within hours, you have a complete lawn.

Establishment Care

New sod needs consistent moisture for the first 2 to 3 weeks. We set up your irrigation appropriately and provide detailed watering instructions. Initial watering is frequent and shallow to keep sod moist. After roots establish, we gradually transition to deeper, less frequent watering that encourages deep root growth. We include starter fertilizer and can provide ongoing lawn maintenance services.

Lawn Renovation Without Full Replacement

Not every tired lawn needs complete replacement. Sometimes targeted renovation brings grass back to life. We assess your current lawn and recommend the most cost-effective approach.

Renovation techniques include overseeding to thicken sparse areas, dethatching to remove accumulated dead material, aerating to relieve compaction and improve root growth, topdressing with compost to improve soil, and adjusting irrigation and fertilization programs. These treatments cost far less than replacement and can dramatically improve lawn appearance and health.

However, some lawns are beyond saving. Severely compacted soil, major grading problems, inappropriate grass varieties for your conditions, or overwhelming weed infestations often mean replacement makes more sense. We provide honest assessments and clear cost comparisons so you can make informed decisions about your lawn.

Frequently Asked Questions