Fall is the ideal season to lay sod in South Carolina because it’s still plenty warm and there’s a good amount of rain which gives the fresh-laid grass ample opportunity to establish a healthy root system before having to face the hot summer months. Further, winters in South Carolina are mostly mild with few freezes, which makes planting in the (early) fall a safe bet for roots to establish before a possible first freeze.

To determine how much sod you will need for a particular job, simply multiply the lengths and widths (in feet) of all the desired areas to be covered and add them together to determine your square footage. Sod is generally supplied and delivered on pallets which will typically each cover 400 square feet.

Once installed, you will need to keep sod moist by watering sufficiently once per day. Watering is best done in the early morning hours. For sod planted in full-sun, water about 1" for at least 10 days after installation. Throughout the next few weeks, gradually reduce water. Infrequent, deep watering maximizes drought resistance and tolerance. Pay attention to shaded areas—sod planted in shaded areas will require less water than sod planted in full sun.