Sod Installation Raleigh
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Prepping for A Sale
Raleigh Neighborhood: Harrington Pointe
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: The client’s lawn featured various grass types, including a section of artificial turf.
Lawn Challenge: With plans to move in the coming months, the client wanted to enhance the backyard’s appearance before listing the property for sale.
Sod Type Recommendation: We advised immediate sod installation to ensure grass establishment before the property is listed. Additionally, we proposed cleaning and refreshing the mulch beds for a polished final presentation.
Scope of Work: Our priority was thoroughly cleaning the beds by removing tree limbs, leaves, and other debris before mulch installation.
Project Success Criteria: The client emphasized maintaining the existing bed curvature and creating a distinct division between the sod and mulch for a neat and beautiful appearance.
Win Reason: The client’s eagerness to prepare the home for listing prompted our timely action on the project.
Interesting Challenge: Managing the extensive landscape debris posed a challenge, demanding multiple trips for removal beyond our initial estimates.
Interesting Insights: An interesting insight about our client is that he had installed the artificial grass section himself.
Successful Installation: Yes, our client was very satisfied with the installation, especially since we had some extra to extend the new sod onto the side area.
Project Obstacles: We faced a minor obstacle of having some extra sod, which we addressed by extending the installation into the side yard to utilize the excess material.
Golden Nuggets: The client’s backyard now boasts a picture-perfect appearance, enhancing the property’s value for listing purposes.
I called Ben at Peak Sodding late in the season. He was excellent in working our project in around our schedule and some persistent rain. He was clean and frequent with his communication. His process includes ground and soil preparation that is almost more important than the grass itself. The grass quality was fantastic and install day was smooth and fast. I highly recommend giving Peak Sodding a shot for your sodding needs.
Rooted for Soccer
Apex Neighborhood: Oak Park
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Our client’s backyard has full sun for most of the day. After removing many trees over the years, our client also struggled with weeds, fescue, and various grasses that did not survive the environment.
Lawn Challenge: After years of struggling with their backyard, our client hoped to provide a safe, wide-open running space for his son to practice soccer.
Sod Type Recommendation: Our plan of action was to level out the playing field as best as possible, providing an appropriate grade.
Scope of Work: Our plan was to use some of that garden soil to also install in some of the low spots throughout the lawn.
Win Reason: Our client was more than ready to move forward with this project so that the sod could root just in time for his son to enjoy the soccer season to the fullest extent.
Project Highlights: Upon seeing the new lawn, the client was excited to enjoy a new, thick lawn again. We were happy to receive follow-up pictures a few weeks following the installation of the freshly cut grass looking better than ever!
A New and Safe Lawn for the Kids
Raleigh Neighborhood: Laneridge
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Sunny/shade mix
Lawn Challenge: The yard was extremely worn out from renovations as well as many drainage problems. What was left was a barren, clay, muddy mess. Rocky clay soil and weeds were all that remained. This meant an unsafe, messy area for whenever their children wanted to play throughout the yard.
Sod Type Recommendation: The recommendation for the lawn environment was Elite Tall Fescue.
Scope of Work: After an assessment of the yard, Peak Sodding made the decision to remove a tree in the center that would have prevented a greater portion of the yard from having success with sod. Once the tree was removed and the stump ground significantly down below soil levels, the Peak Sodding team began the grading process. Due to the heavy amount of rock and clay in the soil, a heavy quantity of healthy soil was needed to blend with the old. This would allow the sod to root as needed.
Interesting Challenge: Addressing the tree as well as the rocky soil was tricky. We needed to make sure we could not only minimize the heavy rock content through the soil but also make sure we could maintain a healthy grade throughout the area. Making sure the stump was ground down below the proper soil level, while lightly screening and scraping the rocks, allowed our soil to be thoroughly and properly filtered throughout the whole yard.
Project Highlights: The most exciting part of this project was near completion. After the sod was nearly complete and laid out, the kids had arrived home from school. They were so excited to see the new lawn, they ran out and immediately began rolling around and playing. It was awesome to see just how their parents’ decision to have this new sod installed made such a difference for their kids. They finally had a safe, beautiful, and fun area they could play in!
I called Ben at Peak Sodding late in the season. He was excellent in working our project in around our schedule and some persistent rain. He was clean and frequent with his communication. His process includes ground and soil preparation that is almost more important than the grass itself. The grass quality was fantastic and install day was smooth and fast. I highly recommend giving Peak Sodding a shot for your sodding needs.
A Lawn with Rocky, Eroded and Compact Clay
Apex Neighborhood: Yates Mill
Project Location: Entire yard
Lawn Environment: Shady/Sun Blend
Lawn Challenge: The client reached out with erosion issues that had been the cause of extreme stress on their lawn. They had tried continually seeding, fertilizing, and following all the proper steps in the book, but it simply was not working. They were left with a patchy, rocky, mix of clay soil, moss, and weeds.
Sod Type Recommendation: Zeon Zoysia was recommended due to its exceptional shade tolerance.
Scope of Work: After an assessment, it became extremely clear that this lawn needed much more than a long-term maintenance approach. After some serious work to clear away the weeds and remaining grass, our Green Grass Growth team began working carefully to increase the soil layer.
Interesting Challenge: One of the critical steps of our assessment was determining why all previous efforts had failed. It became very clear that we had a combination of very difficult conditions this lawn had to overcome if it were to be successful. First and foremost was the soil. It was rocky, eroded, and compact clay. This meant before anything else, we had to properly cultivate and build up a new layer of soil for the grass to have a proper root base.
Once this was done, we then had to address the second issue. That was the shade. Using a tool to determine the natural path of the sun, we were able to determine just how much coverage we could get out of our sod without putting it at risk. The recommendation Zeon Zoysia fell perfectly within the criteria of turf they loved the look of, but also met the needs of their lawns’ environment.
Project Highlights: Upon seeing the new lawn, the client was very excited to finally enjoy a new, thick lawn again. We were happy to receive follow-up pictures a few weeks following the installation of the freshly cut grass looking better than ever!
Make it Green with a Wide Grass Blade!
Raleigh Neighborhood: Wyntree
Project Location: Front and Side Yard
Lawn Environment: Shade/sun mix
Lawn Challenge: The client reached out to us after an extremely tough time with his lawn. He had tried everything. Seeding, topsoil, treatment, more seeding, but nothing was working. By the time he had called us, he was so exhausted from his lawn, he had killed everything.
Sod Type Recommendation: Due to the sunny/shade mix of his lawn, Peak Sodding recommended Fescue. The client already had an irrigation system and was in a great place to care for it once it was established. Our team got to work and within a few hours, the client had a fully transformed and gorgeous Fescue lawn.
Scope of Work: The client gave us two primary criteria. He wanted it to be green and he wanted it to have a beautiful, natural wide grass blade.
Interesting Challenge: The biggest challenge we ran into was actually at the completion of the project. We had about a pallet of leftover sod. We always aim to overestimate, but this was by a fairly broad margin. After some discussion with Steve, we agreed to go ahead and utilize the leftover sod in another portion of the lawn. Pretty soon, we had not only sodded just his front, but also his side yard.
Project Highlights: One of the things you’ll notice right away is just how GREEN this lawn came out. This batch of sod supplied from one of our local suppliers came in absolutely tip-top shape. The client was super excited to begin the watering process and finally have a well-established, fresh-looking lawn. Even on the day of installation, it fits so perfectly, it was hard to notice it was a brand new lawn!
Great experience with Peak Sodding. Carefully prepared my yard area and installed my lawn quickly and professionally. Thanks!
Green Grass for Backyard Entertaining
Raleigh Neighborhood: Historic Oakwood
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Partial shade
Lawn Challenge: This was a relatively new home in the downtown Raleigh area. It was built after the prior home was demolished and the property renovated. The homeowner had requested our help as the backyard was left in shambles. She had put major work into making the space beautiful with a deck, fire pit area with lights, flower beds surrounding the lawn area, etc.
This area was made for a hosting environment. So when the lawn was filled with weeds, bare patches, and mud, it conflicted greatly with her goals for this space.
Sod Type Recommendation: Zeon Zoysia
Scope of Work: After an assessment, we determined the ultimate problems were the result of shade, an overgrowth of weeds, and drainage problems. Our team got to work and sprayed the weeds throughout the backyard. Once they had time to die off, we began the excavation and removed all the weeds, leaves, and scraps throughout. After this process was complete, our installers spread a thorough layer of soil making sure the yard was properly sloped towards all drainage pipes. After the soil was evenly raked, we laid the Zeon Zoysia to fit the space. The sprinklers were set in place and the rest was history!
Interesting Challenge: We faced a unique challenge at the end of the project. We helped the homeowner set up her sprinklers to water the lawn. It became evident that we would potentially run into problems with water coverage. The following week, the homeowner confirmed our concerns. We came out immediately with timers, hoses, and more powerful sprinklers. After some adjustments and fresh setups, the entire lawn was set and ready to go with watering to ensure the roots would not dry out.
Project Highlights: Upon completion of the project, the sun was slowly fading. The homeowner turned on the lights around her yard for the most beautiful finish. It was an amazing space that finally was able to show its true potential for hosting. A clean lawn, a fireplace, and an outdoor sitting area. We were so excited for her to finally enjoy it the way it should be enjoyed!
Lawn To Withstand High Heat Summers
Raleigh Neighborhood: Falls River
Project Location: Front yard
Lawn Environment: This lawn was full of weeds and half of it was dead and bare. Previously having a lawn that would not survive the summer heat has caused our client a hard time trying to recover what is left of his lawn.
Lawn Challenge: The client was looking for a lush and healthy-looking lawn to match his neighbor’s grass that will also be able to withstand our high-heat summers and stand out in a good way to all his neighbors.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommended Zeon Zoysia as it is going to match their neighbors grass and will grow dense enough to choke weeds out. Zeon Zoysia will give the yard a nice thick, carpet like luscious look.
Scope of Work: We needed to spray the existing weeds and till up the soil very well, removing all debris prior to amending the existing soil with good compost to add nutrients providing a good base for the new sod to successfully thrive.
Interesting Challenge: The lawn was not too challenging to work with but we did install the extra grass at the side of his house where it is sloped and has erosion problems. We had to ensure that we blended the new sod along with his neighbor’s lawn making sure the seams were nice and tight up against each other.
Project Highlights: The client was very pleased with the installation and loves his new front yard. He and his neighbor were extremely appreciative of us for installing the extra grass between their houses where there was erosion and his other neighbor was pleased that we installed a couple of rolls in a bare area in his lawn.
Tranformation after a Builder Grade Installation
Raleigh Neighborhood: Banks Pointe
Project Location: Front yard, Backyard
Lawn Environment: This full-sun area in a new construction home had poor grading and was overrun by weeds and a rye mix installed by the builder.
Lawn Challenge: The client wanted downspout drainage connected to guide water away from the backyard and towards the retention pond, ensuring proper grading and preventing puddling.
Sod Type Recommendation: To address the grading issues and create a drought-tolerant lawn, we recommended significant corrective grading, adding soil along the backyard slope for a gradual grade, and installing TifTuf Bermuda, a resilient and drought-tolerant warm-season grass.
Project Success Criteria: The client emphasized the importance of proper drainage to avoid puddling and ensure the water flows smoothly to the retention pond.
Scope of Work: The project was planned in several phases. The first day involved the installation of the downspout drainage system. The second day included ground preparation, which entailed tilling, raking, debris removal, corrective grading, and soil amendment with compost. On the final day, we installed the pallets of sod and rolled them to ensure an even surface.
Interesting Challenge: We faced a challenge during the project when we had to modify the original sod placement in two areas to prevent erosion. This adjustment required additional sod, but it ensured the long-term stability and integrity of the lawn.
Interesting Insight: The client expressed great interest in putting emphasis on erosion control through strategic planting of the sod. He also demonstrated a profound dedication to completing his home project to complete the aesthetic appearance of his new home.
Project Highlights: The client was very pleased with the installation and loves his new front yard. He and his neighbor were extremely appreciative of us for installing the extra grass between their houses where there was erosion and his other neighbor was pleased that we installed a couple of rolls in a bare area in his lawn.
Golden Nuggets: The Client and his family can enjoy their lawn without concerns of mud or poor drainage. They are delighted with the beautifully landscaped surroundings of their new home.
LUSH GREEN APPEARANCE FOR TINY HOME
Raleigh Neighborhood: Brookview
Project Location: The project takes place in a section of the backyard in front of a tiny home.
Lawn Environment: The area in the backyard where the sod is being installed is a partial shade area. The lot is separated between the owner of the main house at that address and the owner of the tiny home located off the easement in their backyard.
Lawn Challenge: The client, who is the contractor of the tiny home, specifically requested Zeon Zoysia for its shade tolerance and lush green appearance.
Sod Type Recommendation: Due to the urgency of the project, the installation was scheduled right away requesting our supplier expedited shipping of materials.
Scope of Work: Based on the client’s request and the unique project requirements, the recommended approach was to install Zeon Zoysia sod in the section of the backyard in front of the tiny home.
Interesting Challenge: The main challenge faced during the project was the limited accessibility. Sharing the driveway with the other homeowner while ensuring no one gets blocked in required careful planning and coordination.
Project Success Criteria: The most important factors for the client were likely the successful installation of Zeon Zoysia sod in the partial shade area, achieving a beautiful lush green look while accommodating the shade conditions. Making the final touches of the exterior of the tiny home ready for the new owner to enjoy.
Interesting Insight: The client is a contractor specializing in building tiny homes, which might have influenced their choice of Zeon Zoysia for the tiny home’s lawn.
Project Obstacles: The obstacles during the installation included challenges related to sod availability and logistical issues concerning the shared driveway. Addressing these hurdles required making necessary adjustments to the installation plan to ensure both successful completion and the satisfaction of the client.
Successful Installation: Yes, the installation was successful. The rationale behind this is that the Zeon Zoysia sod met the client’s criteria of shade tolerance and beautiful lush green appearance.
Heavy Shading From Trees and House
Raleigh Neighborhood: Forest Hills
Project Location: Front yard, back yard, and stone on the side to replace shrubs and pine straw.
Lawn Environment: Our client’s front and backyard had heavy shading from surrounding trees and the house. The current Bermuda lawn was showing signs of thinning and sparseness due to a lack of adequate sunlight. The client wanted to replace their lawn with shade-tolerant grass that will remain green during the winter. They would also like to add a river rock bed.
Lawn Challenge: The client wanted to replace their lawn with shade-tolerant grass that will remain green during the winter. They would also like to add a river rock bed.
Sod Type Recommendation: Our strategic approach involved a thorough pre-killing of the existing Bermuda. To ensure a seamless process, we planned to divide the project into distinct phases. First, focus on the ground preparation. Secondly, the installation of the sod and the removal of shrubs. Finally, we dedicated a separate day for the installation of the stone bed.
Scope of Work: We recommend implementing a comprehensive plan that includes the careful removal of existing Bermuda before sodding with Fescue, targeted shrub removal by the fence, and the meticulous installation of a river rock bed. Coordination is crucial, with a dedicated day for each aspect to ensure precision and efficiency.
Win Reason: Our client was prepared to proceed with the installation of new sod, and our company was ready to fulfill the requirements they were seeking.
Interesting Challenge: A notable challenge arose during sod delivery when the pallets were placed on the curb instead of being evenly distributed in the backyard. This unexpected situation called for additional labor, as we had to manually transport all the sod rolls to the designated area. Despite this challenge, our team’s resilience and commitment ensured the timely completion of the project.
Interesting Insight: An intriguing insight into the client’s preferences is their emphasis on consistency. The decision to match the stone bed with the existing river stone elements reflects meticulous attention to detail and a desire for a harmonious visual theme throughout the property.
Project Obstacles: While the project encountered a minor setback with a shortage of one sod roll, our team promptly addressed the issue by returning on the next available day to install the missing roll. This proactive approach ensured the completion of the project without compromising its overall quality.
Successful Installation: Yes, the project was completed, meeting the client’s expectations for a shade-tolerant, green lawn, and the incorporation of a matching river rock bed.
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE WITH LUXURIOUS LOOK
Raleigh Neighborhood: Olde Raleigh
Project Location: Front yard
Lawn Environment: The existing lawn was in a state of neglect, overrun by persistent weeds that seemed to have claimed their territory.
Lawn Challenge: Our client expressed a desire for a low-maintenance yet lush lawn.
Sod Type Recommendation: After careful consideration, we proposed the exquisite Zenith Zoysia, a resilient grass variety known for its ability to thrive under minimal maintenance while boasting thick and luxurious growth.
Scope of Work: While respecting the two-day buffer, our commitment extended to ensuring that all grading activities were executed, safeguarding the integrity of the irrigation system, and preventing any damage during the revitalization process.
Interesting Challenge: A unique challenge presented itself as we navigated the need to prepare the lawn while also allowing ample time for the irrigation repairs. This required meticulous planning and a delicate balance between rejuvenating the landscape and accommodating the necessary technical interventions.
Project Success Criteria: Understanding the importance of coordination, our client emphasized the necessity of scheduling ground preparation two days in advance of sod installation. This interval was crucial, allowing her irrigation team the opportunity to address necessary repairs before our installation.
Win Reason: Our expertise in recommending Zenith Zoysia and our flexibility in accommodating the two-day prep window, aligned perfectly with our client’s vision for a resilient yet low-maintenance lawn.
Interesting Insight: Beyond the greenery, we discovered a deeper layer to our client’s story, a hardworking single mother navigating the empty nest phase of life. Her commitment to maintaining a beautiful home is reflected not only in her lawn aspirations but also in her dedication to a thriving household.
Project Obstacles: Amidst the transformation, an unforeseen obstacle surfaced when we accidentally cut a shallowly buried cable line. Swift action was taken as we contacted the cable company for immediate repair. To ease the inconvenience caused, our team extended the use of our phone’s hotspot to our client, ensuring she could continue her work seamlessly until the cable repair was completed.
Successful Installation: Indeed, our efforts culminated in a successful installation, breathing new life into the neglected lawn and realizing our client’s vision of a resilient and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.
Golden Nuggets: Our client can now enjoy her beautiful lawn that compliments the surrounding landscape with minimal maintenance necessary.
A LAWN PERFECT FOR FAMILY AND FURRY FRIENDS
Raleigh Neighborhood: Hayes Barton
Project Location: Front yard, backyard
Lawn Environment: The property has partial shade due to a few trees but has full sun for the majority of the day.
Lawn Challenge: The client wants a lush, healthy lawn that’s perfect for their family and their furry friends.
Sod Type Recommendation: Since the backyard mainly was bare dirt, not many existing plants needed removal. However, significant tilling was required in the front yard prior to Tiftuf installation.
Scope of Work: Our scope of work included the removal of the existing weeds and grass. Followed by the amendment of the soil and installation of the new sod.
Interesting Challenge: An interesting challenge but very manageable was navigating the sod pallets to the backyard. We had the delivery driver leave the pallets for the backyard as close as possible to the fence.
Project Success Criteria: The client emphasized the urgency due to the approaching holidays, wanting the sod installed at the earliest convenience for a ready-to-use lawn.
Win Reason: Our ability to efficiently and effectively install the sod, meeting the client’s tight schedule and ensuring a vibrant lawn for their family and pets.
Interesting Insight: It’s heartwarming that, despite their children being grown, the clients are expanding their family with a high schooler and, of course, Dunkin the adorable dog!
Project Obstacles: We encountered a minor obstacle when it began to sprinkle just as our team was finishing up the installation but we were able to successfully complete the installation just before a heavy rain.
MAXIMIZING THE GRASS AREA IN THE BACKYARD
Raleigh Neighborhood: Hedingham
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: The backyard has quite a bit of shade. One area was bare dirt, and the rest was a mixture of clover and moss.
Lawn Challenge: Our client wanted shade-tolerant grass installed in their backyard with a defined mulch bed around the perimeter of the fence.
Sod Type Recommendation: We recommended fescue for this project.
Scope of Work: Our client wished to maximize the grass area in the backyard. Meanwhile, they would be installing a small paver patio themselves after the sod is installed. The client had a patio area and paver path marked out so we could prep and sod around that area; however, making it leveled enough for the patio and paver path to be stable and even. The scope of work was to finish removing the steppers so that the new placement of the steppers would be leveled with the fescue grass when installed.
Interesting Challenge: What was an interesting challenge during this project was creating an even division between the mulch and sod along the berm around half of the perimeter around the backyard because of how sloped it is.
Win Reason: Our client was ready to move forward as soon as possible, and because he could schedule his installation right away, we were able to accommodate his installation in a timely manner.
Interesting Insight: Our client served in the Marines until 2014. We are always truly grateful when we can assist our country’s brave military personnel.
Project Obstacles: We did not encounter any major obstacles during this installation. However, because of the muddy soil, a lot of mud was tracked on the side walkway of the house. Our team needed to wash this area as best as they could.
Golden Nuggets: Our client and his family will now be able to fully enjoy the most of their backyard space once their small patio is complete.
Swapping Pavers for Sod
Raleigh Neighborhood: Kings Crest
Project Location: A Section in the Backyard
Lawn Environment: Shady Backyard
Lawn Challenge: Our client approached us with a desire to transform their outdoor space, swapping out the existing paver patio and path for a lush expanse of sod.
Peak Sodding Recommendation: To seamlessly execute this vision, we recommended employing smaller equipment to navigate during this project.
Scope of Work: Our approach involved hands-on manual tilling of the area, allowing us to prepare the ground for the fresh sod rolls meticulously. Careful attention was paid to aligning the new sod with the existing lawn, ensuring a good transition between the two.
Project Success Criteria: Essential to the success of this project was the thorough removal and responsible disposal of the old pavers, ensuring a clean slate for the new sod installation.
Win Reason: By offering prompt service, we instilled confidence in our ability to meet their needs effectively and efficiently.
Interesting Challenge: The most challenging part of this project was the tight accessibility access.
Interesting Insights: Our client’s enthusiasm for the project fueled our dedication to delivering exceptional results.
Successful Installation: Not only were they thrilled with the outcome, but they also expressed gratitude for the extra sod rolls, which they eagerly planned to utilize in another section of their outdoor space.
PREPPING FOR A TOP-DOLLAR SALE
Raleigh Neighborhood: Battery Heights
Project Location: Front yard
Lawn Environment: Very small front yard with one tree that provides some shade.
Lawn Challenge: To prepare their home for listing, the client urgently sought to enhance the front yard by adding sod. Time was of the essence, and they preferred to proceed with the work promptly.
Sod Type Recommendation: Our recommendation involves not only sodding the front yard but also addressing a recurring issue of flooding caused by a berm. We propose redistributing soil from one side to rectify the slope, simultaneously leveling the paver walkway for improved functionality and aesthetics.
Scope of Work: Our scope included reshaping the bed around the tree and meticulously leveling the slope to eliminate the berm, ensuring proper drainage and a visually pleasing landscape.
Interesting Challenge: What was an interesting challenge during this project was creating an even division between the mulch and sod along the berm around half of the perimeter around the backyard because of how sloped it is.
Win Reason: Our client was ready to move forward as soon as possible, and because he could schedule his installation right away, we were able to accommodate his installation in a timely manner.
Interesting Challenge: While the project encountered a minor challenge in achieving a perfectly leveled slope, our team successfully navigated this obstacle, prioritizing proper grading for effective drainage.
Interesting Insight: Our client’s proactive approach to enhancing their home’s curb appeal reflects their dedication to maximizing its market value. Their urgency in preparing the front lawn underscores their attention to detail and commitment to making a favorable impression on potential buyers.
Successful Installation: Indeed, the installation was completed successfully, resulting in a meticulously landscaped front lawn that was ready to captivate prospective homeowners.
Client Review: “We needed to replace the yard in front of our house as we prepared to list it for sale and had a tight timeline to do it. I reached out to several sod installers and Ben not only called me within an hour, he was able to get us a reasonable quote on the phone to do an install on an open day the following week. Iris and the install team were professional & delivered a high quality install. Definitely recommend!”
Finding the sod match
Raleigh Neighborhood: Jones Farm
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Shady Backyard
Lawn Challenge: In this case, we were dealing with a typical new construction home, where the front and sides were initially sodded by the builder, while the backyard remains a mix of bare dirt and weeds. The client was seeking to enhance their brand-new home by sodding half of the yard, focusing on the previously neglected back portion while ensuring consistency with the sod already installed in the front and sides.
Peak Sodding Recommendation: Our recommendation involved matching Bermuda sod for the backyard, accompanied by smoothing out the terrain to establish a level surface conducive to the sodding process.
Scope of Work: Our scope encompassed the meticulous removal of debris left behind by the builder, followed by the cultivation of the existing soil to prevent excessive compaction. This would facilitate optimal root growth for the new sod.
Project Success Criteria: To achieve success, we prioritized adhering to the curvature outlined by the client, avoiding any interference with the natural bamboo area they wish to preserve.
Win Reason: The decision to proceed with our services was driven by our commitment to meeting the client’s specific needs while ensuring a seamless integration with the existing landscaping.
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING & LOW-MAINTENANCE
Raleigh Neighborhood: Meredith Woods
Project Location: Front yard
Lawn Environment: The front yard needed work. It was mostly weeds and ryegrass that would soon die out.
Lawn Challenge: Our client was looking for a low-maintenance grass that would be low in maintenance yet aesthetically pleasing. The client had a new walkway put in not that long ago, and they wanted for the lawn to gradually slope down smoothly over to the sidewalk along with the walkway.
Sod Type Recommendation: There’s some grading that will need to be done to provide a smooth surface area for the new Zenith Zoysia sod.
Scope of Work: The project involved transforming the front yard, which was currently overrun with weeds, into a visually appealing yet low-maintenance lawn. This would include selecting and installing low-maintenance grass suitable for partial shade conditions, along with necessary grading to create a smooth surface for sodding. The main focus would be to ensure that the lawn seamlessly integrates with the recently installed walkway, with a gradual slope down to the sidewalk.
Interesting Challenge: What was an interesting challenge during this project was creating an even division between the mulch and sod along the berm around half of the perimeter around the backyard because of how sloped it is.
Win Reason: Our proposal stodd out due to our comprehensive approach, addressing the client’s aesthetic and practical needs. We understood the importance of selecting the right grass type for low maintenance, prioritizing the seamless integration of the lawn with the existing walkway, and ensuring a visually pleasing and functional result.
Interesting Challenge: Despite encountering a shortage of sod during the project, our team swiftly resolved the issue by promptly ordering the required amount and seamlessly incorporating it into the installation process. This demonstrates our ability to adapt to unforeseen challenges while maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
Interesting Insight: Our client’s corner lot is frequented by active neighbors, allowing us to showcase our work to a wide audience. The beautifully installed carpet of zoysia will not only enhance the client’s property but also contribute to the overall appeal of the neighborhood, potentially attracting positive attention and admiration from the neighbors walking by.
Successful Installation: Yes, the project was completed successfully, meeting the client’s expectations and delivering a visually stunning lawn that complements the surrounding landscape.
Client Review: “Ben and his team were amazing to work with- very communicative, professional, reasonably priced and helpful in confirming our choice of grass type. Highly recommend. Our yard looks incredible!”
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Green Year-Round!
Raleigh Neighborhood: North Hills
Project Location: Backyard
Lawn Environment: Shade
Lawn Challenge: Wet soil, lots of moss
Sod Type Recommendation: Fescue
What Will It Take To Love Your Lawn? Deliver a green lawn year-round with shade-tolerant grass.
