This is because when the new sod is laid on.

Installing sod over existing lawn. The additional organic matter and the labor. If your lawn is sloping, lay your sod horizontally for better water retention. Have killed existing burmuda grass and similiar problem grasses.

Begin flush against your lawn’s edge and unroll out the sod in parts. Worry less about the little spaces between the. Add a layer of topsoil on top of existing grass to ensure root contact.

I have rototilled old lawns for over ten years without the removal of sod. Though it is generally thought to be ok to lay sod over an existing lawn, some landscapers and homeowners prefer to remove any existing lawn before installation of sod. The best thing you can do to prepare for new sod is to completely remove the old turf.

This quickly kills the already existing. Professional landscapers often apply sod directly over grass. The answer is usually no.

Can you lay sod over existing grass?. Fresh sod won’t be able to reach the soil in order to grow roots. Then start laying the sod from the side of your yard.

The sod compresses the grass and limits its exposure to sunlight and water. Once that’s done, mix some black garden soil in with your existing soil. If your town has a compost center, spread 2 inches of finished compost for free.