Rick info needed

[retired2]

Hi Rick -- How thick is sod these days, inch or inch an a half. Been a while since I did any. Filling in 2 squares so I have to get the height right

[Rick Wisson]

Approximately one inch. I could have been a smart guy and asked with the grass or the sod base . Just curios how big are the two areas.

[retired2]

9 X 9 and 8 X 7
Any other hints you would like to share?
How big is a roll of sod 18 by 49 inches maybe

[Rick Wisson]

Keep the joints tight. If the sod edges are against concrete it will dry out a little faster and needs a bit more water, do not lay sod on existing grass . Roll or pack the dirt and level before laying sod.
One square yard. 18x72.

[Rick Wisson]

GOD: Frank, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened to the dandelions, violets, thistle and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan. Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon. The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colors by now. But, all I see are these green rectangles.



St. FRANCIS: It's the tribes that settled there, Lord. The Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.



GOD: Grass? But, it's so boring. It's not colorful. It doesn't attract butterflies, birds and bees; only grubs and sod worms. It's sensitive to temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want all that grass growing there?



ST. FRANCIS: Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing grass and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn.



GOD: The spring rains and warm weather probably make grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.



ST. FRANCIS: Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it grows a little, they cut it-sometimes twice a week.



GOD:They cut it? Do they then bale it like hay?



ST. FRANCIS: Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags.

 bags of grass clippings GOD: They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?



ST. FRANCIS: No, Sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.



GOD: Now, let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it will grow. And, when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?



ST. FRANCIS: Yes, Sir.



GOD: These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work.



ST. FRANCIS: You aren't going to believe this, Lord. When the grass stops growing so fast,they drag out hoses and pay more money to water it, so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.



GOD: What nonsense. At least they kept some of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees and bushes. It's a natural cycle of life.



ST. FRANCIS: You better sit down, Lord. The Suburbanites have drawn a new circle. As soon as the leaves fall, they rake them into great piles and pay to have them hauled away.



GOD: No!? What do they do to protect the shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose?



ST. FRANCIS: After throwing away the leaves, they go out and buy something which they call mulch. They haul it home and spread it around in place of the leaves.



GOD: And where do they get this mulch?



ST. FRANCIS: They cut down trees and grind them up to make the mulch.



GOD: Enough! I don't want to think about this anymore. St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for us tonight?



ST. CATHERINE: 'Dumb and Dumber', Lord.. It's a story about....



GOD: Never mind, I think I just heard the whole story from St. Francis.

[retired2]

Top soil has been gotten but not spread or leveled yet. Still tired from digging out the roots. Not an old man job for sure

[Rick Wisson]

I can relate to that.

[Rick Wisson]

How's the sod coming have you laid it yet.

[retired2]

No, still leveling and top soil. Took the day off. Did check sod at Ryerses flowers

[Ruby Tuesday]

How's the sod coming have you laid it yet.

I've never heard of a girl named Sod.   

[rbw]

Too bad, she is a beauty ...  

[Rick Wisson]

 

[retired2]

Well we finally have some humour going  

[Ruby Tuesday]

Yeah, I knew u guys would like that! My husband's humour is wearing off on me.

[gale force]

Does that mean you've been home from work too long Ruby? LOL

[Rick Wisson]

One more hint Retired all the rolls of sod go green side up.

[retired2]

Glad you told me before I picked up the sod. Hope to get some Monday, sites are ready

[Ruby Tuesday]

No, I haven't seen much of him since I have been home, because he's self-employed and this is his busy time. I am referring to our Many years together. 16

[Ruby Tuesday]

I am working full time from home, 16 yrs together will do that to you!

[retired2]

Well sod is laid and a great lay it was. The secret to a good lay is the preparation before and to keep everything wet during which was not a problem as my wife decided to join us and kept things wet while I did the laying. Its all over now and time for a beer and a cigarette

[Rick Wisson]

If it was that good ,I bet the neighbours are even having a cigarette.

[Ruby Tuesday]

And someone's back is probably sore too.

[Rick Wisson]

Its probably the only thing he gets to lay anymore.

[retired2]

Hey that was a secret

[Rick Wisson]

The crew here sent you a little rain to get started with your new sod. Hope it hit your yard.

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