Transform your yard with fresh Kentucky Bluegrass sod. Professional installation with soil preparation, grading, and a watering plan to ensure your new lawn thrives.
Competitive Ottawa-area pricing for premium turf
$0.65/sq ft
Pick up or we deliver the sod — you install it yourself.
$2.25/sq ft
We handle everything — from delivery to a finished lawn.
$2.75/sq ft
Old lawn removal + soil prep + fresh sod installation.
Minimum order: 200 sq ft. Prices are estimates — final quote after site assessment.
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Timing matters for a successful lawn
The ideal window in Ottawa. Soil temperatures are warm enough for root growth (10°C+), and spring rain helps establish the turf naturally. Sod laid in May typically roots in 2-3 weeks.
Cooler temperatures and fall moisture make this a great time. Roots establish before winter, and the lawn greens up beautifully the following spring. Install before mid-October.
Sod can be installed in summer but requires diligent watering — up to 2-3 times daily during Ottawa's heat waves. Higher risk of stress if watering is missed.
Once the ground freezes (typically November in Ottawa), sod cannot root properly. Frozen sod is at high risk of winter kill and will likely need replacement in spring.
Proper watering is the #1 factor in sod survival
Water 2-3 times daily for 15-20 minutes each session. Soil under sod should be consistently moist (not soggy). Early morning, midday, and late afternoon are ideal.
Reduce to once daily for 20-30 minutes. The sod should be rooting — test by gently tugging a corner. If it resists, roots are establishing.
Water every other day for 30-40 minutes. Deeper, less frequent watering encourages roots to grow down into the soil.
Transition to 2-3 times per week, 30-45 minutes per session (about 1 inch of water per week total). Your lawn is now established!
Wait 2-3 weeks until sod has rooted. Set mower to highest setting (3.5-4 inches). Never cut more than 1/3 of the blade.
Avoid foot traffic for the first 2 weeks. Roots need time to anchor — walking on new sod can shift the pieces and create gaps.
Wait 4-6 weeks before applying fertilizer. The sod was fertilized at the farm. Early fertilizing can burn new roots.
If seams separate slightly, push them back together and fill gaps with topsoil. Water the area thoroughly afterward.
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