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Sod is turf and the part of the soil beneath it held together by the roots, or a piece of this material. Sod is grown on sod or turf farms. Most sod is grown locally to avoid long transport and drying out of the product. It is sold to landscapers or home owners who use it to establish a lawn quickly and avoid soil erosion. The farms that produce this grass may have many varieties of grass grown in one location to best suit the consumer's use and preference of appearance. It is usually harvested a year after planting. On the farm it undergoes fertilization, frequent watering, frequent mowing and subsequent vacuuming to remove the clippings. It is harvested using specialized equipment with precision adequate to cut standardized sizes. Sod is typically harvested in small square slabs, rolled small rectangles, or large 4 foot wide rolls. Some large sod farms may export internationally. Because of the product's short life after harvest, the sod may be washed clean of the soil down to the bare roots, or sprigs. It makes shipping lighter and cheaper. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 873 KB) Description: Rollrasen beim Happel-Stadion in Wien Source: photo taken by de:Benutzer:Priwo Date: created 27. ...
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Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including but not limited to: living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly referred to as Gardening efforts in the gestalt, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of...
When applying sod, application of starter fertilizer with a 1-1-1 ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium may be recommended.[citation needed] The Phosphorus will assist with root development which is important for the successful establishment of sod. Be sure to lightly rake the fertilizer into the soil to minimize the fertilizer from coming in contact directly with the roots and causing possible root burning. When applying sod to slopes be sure to lay the sod perpendicular to the direction of the slope. This will help prevent rain water from washing out the sod. If necessary, apply sod staples to hold the sod in place. Water well, but do not over water - it is important to encourage the roots to "look" for water on their own and grow into the soil.
Since high quality sod is relatively expensive compared to starting a new lawn by seed, newly transplanted sod is occasionally rolled up and stolen.[1] This, of course, would not happen when establishing a lawn by traditional seeding or hydroseeding methods. Hydroseeding being carried out at the Isle of Grain, Kent, UK Hydroseeding (or hydromulching, hydraulic mulch seeding, hydraseeding) is a planting process which utilizes a slurry of seed and mulch. ...
The benefits of installing turf versus seeding may outweigh the cost depending on the individual, and mother nature. Many seeded yards need re-seeding or overseeding when seeds do not germinate, soil erosion, or wind takes its toll. Newly laid sod can instantly increase a home's property value as well. It is usually fully functional within 30 days of installation with proper care and its root system is said to be 2 to 3 years in advance of a seeded lawn.
As a building material
Sod has occasionally been cut out in blocks to use as a building material, especially in grasslands where grass is plentiful and few other materials are available. For use as a building material, sods are cut out in regular block shapes and laid like brickwork, although for strength blocks of sod are usually much longer and wider than typical bricks. This construction was common during nineteenth century settlement of the Canadian and American prairies. Common dimensions of sod blocks used in these pioneer abodes were 2 ft by 1 ft by 6 in (600 × 300 × 150 mm). Cutting sods for building may be done with a spade and axe, but for large scale work a modified plough is used. Image File history File links Sod_house_1901. ...
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A sod house, 1901. ...
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The bare sod is prone to damage from rain or being knocked down, so the outer walls are usually protected with a layer of stucco or wood paneling. Similarly, bare sod inside is dirty, so the interior may be lined with canvas, tarpaper, or plaster. A variety of roofing methods can be used, and the house can be fitted with conventional windows and doors. Sod houses have the advantages of being very cheap, and well insulated, so that they are cool in summer and warm in winter. The main disadvantages are that they tend to be damp, and deteriorate quickly unless maintained. A distant Rain Rain is a type of precipitation which forms when separate drops of water fall to the Earths surface from clouds. ...
Stucco is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water which is applied wet, and hardens when it dries. ...
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// Gypsum plaster Plaster of Paris, or simply plaster, is a type of building material based on calcium sulfate hemihydrate, nominally (CaSO₄)₂*H₂O. It is created by heating gypsum to about 150 ℃, 2(CaSO₄ · 2H₂O) → (CaSO₄)₂ · H₂O + 3 H₂O (released as steam). ...
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Sod has also been used in fortification. Blockhouses have been constructed from sod, and it has also been used to make very effective berms or low defensive walls. The Antonine Wall was largely made from sod. Because of the cheapness of sod, these walls could easily be made thick enough to be bulletproof. Table of Fortification, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ...
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The Antonine Wall, looking east, from Barr Hill between Twechar and Croy The Antonine Wall, remains of Roman fortlet, Barr Hill, near Twechar Location of Hadrians Wall and the Antonine Wall in Scotland and Northern England. ...
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A sod house, 1901. ...
References - ^ Local6: Stolen Sod Story. Retrieved on May 18, 2006.
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