Sod & Turf Installation
New Lawn in a Day — Stittsville, Kanata & CarpTransform your yard with fresh Kentucky Bluegrass sod. Professional installation with soil preparation, grading, and a watering plan to ensure your new lawn thrives.
$2M Liability Insured Premium Kentucky BluegrassSod Installation Pricing
Competitive Ottawa-area pricing for premium turf
Supply Only
$0.65/sq ft
Pick up or we deliver the sod — you install it yourself.
- Premium Kentucky Bluegrass blend
- Farm-fresh, cut same day
- Delivery available ($75-$95)
Supply + Install
$2.25/sq ft
We handle everything — from delivery to a finished lawn.
- Professional installation crew
- Light grading and rolling
- Seams staggered and tamped
- Watering guide included
Full Lawn Renovation
$2.75/sq ft
Old lawn removal + soil prep + fresh sod installation.
- Existing lawn/weed removal
- Topsoil amendment (2")
- Grading and levelling
- Starter fertilizer applied
Minimum order: 200 sq ft. Prices are estimates — final quote after site assessment.
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When to Install Sod in Ottawa
Timing matters for a successful lawn
Best: Late Spring (May-June)
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.
Good: Early Fall (Sept-Oct)
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.
Possible: Summer (July-August)
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.
Avoid: Late Fall & Winter
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.
New Sod Care & Watering Guide
Fresh sod is a living, perishable product. The first two weeks decide whether it roots into a thick, healthy lawn — and the #1 factor in sod survival is watering. Here's exactly how to care for your new lawn, plus a printable guide you can keep.
Two pages · everything below, in a printable format you can post on the fridge.
Watering schedule — the #1 factor
Start watering as soon as the first row is laid. Water deeply and evenly so it soaks in without running off; early morning is best. Follow this schedule, then adjust for rain and heat.
Heavy Watering
Water 2-3 times daily for 15-20 minutes each session. Keep the soil under the sod consistently moist — never soggy. Morning, midday, and late afternoon are ideal.
Moderate Watering
Reduce to once daily for 20-30 minutes. The sod should be rooting — gently tug a corner; if it resists, roots are establishing.
Transition Watering
Water every other day for 30-40 minutes. Deeper, less frequent watering pushes roots down into the soil.
Normal Watering
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!
Care Tips for New Sod
First Mow
Wait 2-3 weeks until the sod has rooted, then set the mower to its highest setting (3.5-4 inches). Never mow soggy ground, and never remove more than 1/3 of the blade height in one cut.
Stay Off the Lawn
Avoid foot traffic for the first 2 weeks. Roots need time to anchor — walking on new sod can shift the pieces and create gaps.
No Fertilizer Yet
We apply a starter fertilizer at installation (where included) — don’t add your own for 4–6 weeks, as early feeding can burn the new roots.
Watch for Seams
If seams separate slightly as the sod settles, push the pieces back together and fill any gaps with a little topsoil, then water the area thoroughly.
Care guidance aligned with our sod supplier, Manderley (manderley.com).
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