- Cleanliness: the paved area isn’t soiled
- Contents are protected from weather conditions
- Avoids the necessity for multiple trips for bags of soil
- More ecological than plastic
- Possibility to deliver up to 6 different products at once
- The bag can be delivered over a fence or hedge under 5 feet high (to be confirmed with delivery person on site) (À confirmer avec le livreur sur place)
- Once empty, the bag has multiple uses: BBQ cover, collect horticultural waste, make a vegetable garden in a bag, etc.
- OR Return your bulk bag in good condition to Jasmin to receive a credit towards your next purchases!
Helpful Tips
- It is recommended to work on a lawn when it is not waterlogged, between mid-April and early May
- To start, clean and rake the lawn
- Next comes aeration, composting and seeding of the lawn
- WHICH SOIL IS USED FOR COMPOSTING? Plantation mix or marine compost is recommended if the soil is lacking in nutrients or very depleted
- Once the lawn is seeded, using a lawn rake make S shaped movements to lightly bury the seeds
- For the next 2 to 3 weeks following seeding, keep the soil moist (not soggy) and avoid walking on the lawn
Sod can be laid from May until mid-November (more or less). Each roll is 2” x 5” and covers 10 feet².
PREPARING THE LAWN
- Ensure you have the right soil for sod (see *)
- With a shovel, spade, spading fork or rototiller, loosen the soil to a depth of 2-4 inches (5-10cm)
- Level the soil with a rake on a gradual rising slope towards the house to avoid water accumulation
- Spread fertilizer to support rooting the lawn
NOTE: If it is necessary to raise or change the soil, it is still important to have 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) of loose earth to lay the sod on.
HOW TO LAY SOD
- Place the first row on the ground. For the second row, stagger the edges of sod in a brick work pattern (image of green bricks please)
- A good utility knife or sharp turf edger is essential for cutting
WATERING
For the next 14-16 days it is important to water the lawn every day, especially during summer months (exception: rainy days and the day following). Ensure that the water soaks through the sod and the soil.
*SOIL NEEDED FOR LAYING SOD
- Purchase in bulk: Sod soil mix
- Purchase in bags: Top soil
PLANTATION MIX
Good for top dressing, plants, annuals, perennials, evergreens, trees, shrubs and garden planters.
This mix is rich and composed of black earth, sandy soil, peat moss and compost.
REGULAR SOIL MIX
Good for setting up large flower beds, raising hedges, good base for planting. Perfect for trees, as it is a little denser. Adding manure or compost is recommended for plantations.
This mix is composed of black earth, sandy soil and arable soil. An economical solution for large surfaces.
SOD SOIL MIX
This mix is perfect for laying sod. It retains moisture and is easily compacted. It can also be used for raising the ground level or to fill holes on the lawn.
This mix is rich for sodding and is composed of arable soil and sandy soil.
