Fresh SOD and Lawn Grass

Nothing beats the instant gratification of fresh-cut sod. At Victory Greens, we provide the highest-quality turf grasses specifically chosen for the Treasure Valley’s unique soil and climate conditions. Whether you are patching a small area or installing a massive athletic field, our sod is cut fresh daily to ensure maximum viability. Backed by our Best Price Guarantee, we making buying sod easy and affordable.

The secret to a healthy lawn is in the dirt. Kill existing vegetation with Round-Up 7 days prior. Roto-till your yard and remove any rocks bigger than 1/2 inch. Because Boise soils are heavily clay-based, we highly recommend tilling in our premium topsoil to improve drainage and prevent compaction. Grade your final soil level 2 inches below your concrete walkways.

Install your sod the exact same day it is delivered. Lightly moisten the bare soil first. Roll out the sod, fitting seams tightly together without overlapping, and stagger the joints in a brick-like pattern. Have sharp knives ready to cut around sprinkler heads and curved edges.

Do not let the sod dry out for the first three weeks! Water several times a day initially to keep it moist (but avoid creating standing mud). Once established, transition to watering less frequently but for longer periods in the early morning. Never water at night, as this encourages fungal disease.

Wait until the grass is over 3 inches tall before your first mow, and ensure your blades are sharp. Keep it around 2.5 inches for the first few months. You do not need to fertilize for the first 30 days.

A full pallet of fresh sod (500sq. ft.) weighs approximately 2,000-2,500lbs, depending on how recently it was cut and watered. Never attempt to transport a full pallet in a non-heavy-duty pickup as it will exceed payload capacity. We are happy to load full or partial pallets into heavy-duty trucks or trailers at our Meridian yard using our forklifts.

Immediately. Sod is a living, perishable product. It must be installed within 24 hours of being cut, ideally the exact same day it is delivered or picked up. Letting it sit on the pallet will cause it to “heat up”, which kills the root system and results in yellow, dying turf. Ensure your soil is prepped, leveled, and ready before the sod arrives.

Yes, but success requires aggressive, deep watering support. While the optimal sod laying windows in the Treasure Valley are spring (April-May) and fall (September-October), professional installation can be successful in the summer. Because we utilize Idaho-acclimated grass blends with established root systems, they are resilient. You must commit to a precise summer watering schedule to ensure the turf establishes successfully.

Improper watering is a main cause of sod failure in the Treasure Valley. To establish roots, new sod must be kept moist constantly for the first 14 days. During an Idaho summer, this often means watering 3–5 times per day for 5–10 minutes each time. Never let the edges of the rolls curl or dry out. After two weeks, you can gradually transition to deep, less-frequent morning watering (e.g., 30+ minutes, 2-3 times per week) to encourage deep root growth in our clay soils.

No. Our farm-fresh sod is already highly fertilized and nutrient-dense. Adding starter fertilizer immediately can actually “burn” the establishing root system and kill the grass. Wait at least 30–60 days before your first fertilization. We recommend a slow-release “starter” fertilizer that promotes root health over blade growth for the first application after establishment.