How to Install Wildflower Sod™ for Fast, Beautiful Results

Wildflower Sod™ from Meadow Lab is designed to be intentionally easy to install, like conventional grass sod. Follow these steps for optimal meadow establishment:

1. Site Preparation

• Eliminate all grasses, weeds, and previous vegetation
• Preferred methods: sod-cutting, soil cultivation, smothering, solarization, or chemical treatment
• Proper preparation takes time

For more in-depth instructions, check out our Wildflower Meadow Site Preparation guide.

2. Sod Arrival

• Install sod within 24 hours of delivery
• Delivered in rolls or slabs (generally 3–4 lbs per sq. foot, depending on maturity/moisture level at harvest)

3. Prepare the Bed

• Rake site to a fine texture, ensuring at least 4" of loose soil or medium exists
• Remove rocks, roots, or clods for best root contact

4. Laying Sod

• Lay sod so roots touch soil directly
• Butt joints together gently; avoid overlapping or creating tension at joints
• Fill small gaps and edges with Meadow Lab’s Wildflower Soil™ for complete coverage

5. Watering

• Water thoroughly immediately after installation
• Check soil underneath sod for moisture
• Continue daily for 2–3 weeks or until sod is fully rooted in

6. Root Check and Maintenance

• After about a week, check root establishment by lifting a corner
• Once established, only 1–2 maintenance cuts are needed annually

For ongoing care instructions, refer to Meadow Lab’s Maintenance Guide.

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