What happens next?

How to grow sod
Test your soil for a ph between 6.0 and 7.5.
You can get soil testing kits at your local home improvement store. Follow the directions for collecting samples, and bring the testing kit to your local cooperative extension office.
Depending on where you live, you might have to pay a small fee to get your to get your soil tested. Be prepared to wait a few weeks for your local office to process your soil testing kit.