Final grade should be 1 inch below walkways and driveways. Water soil lightly, just before installing sod. Sod Installation - Begin to install your sod immediately after delivery. Start laying your sod along a straight edge such as a walkway or driveway. Butt joints tightly together, do not overlap.
Stagger joints similar to rows of bricks.
Use a sharp knife to cut and shape sod around curves, trees and borders, etc. Water is Critical - Start watering within 30 minutes even if all the sod isn't installed yet, to prevent wilting and drying. Never, never let the sod dry out and kill the tender grass roots. Roll Your New Sod - Rolling will smooth and level your sod and press out air spaces below the sod. Do not let water pond.