installing sod

[meets1]

I have installed many rolls but do any of you guys have a faster method of cutting sod around irrigation, poles, sidewalks??

[Critical Care]

I’m sure each person has his choice method of cutting sod, but a serrated kitchen knife works well for cutting around pipes, sprinkler heads, and other smaller objects. I like to use a good sharp half moon for longer cuts such as along sidewalks. Some guys use edgers, but I haven’t had success doing it that way myself.

I suppose that you could come up with something like a bulb planter that could be used over sprinkler heads.

[ACutAbovesiny]

Serrated knife here. Its easy to handle and does the job.

[GreenMonster]

Serrated steak knife works well, although the installer from the sod farm rolled his eyes at me when I pulled them out. They use the buck-knife sytle razor knifes so they can change blades quickly.

I find a stick edger works GREAT for cutting in beds and tree rings.

The bulb planter idea sounds like a good method for irrigation heads. Good winter project.

[ChadsLawn]

same as above... Except I use a small saw. Mine is about 8in long with fine teeth. Also I use my edger on the sidewalks and driveways. Much easier and faster.

[Critical Care]

Hmm... I wonder if anyone has tried using this tool for cutting sod?

[Bigred350]

Hatchet or pointed shovel works great. I think a sawzall would be a waste of time. Its just sod. You can usually tear it with your hands just as easy.

[prostriper]

Hmm... I wonder if anyone has tried using this tool for cutting sod?

I see it now, Millwalkee coming out with a sod blade next week.

[DBL]

a sharp knife and sometimes rips work in the middle

[Runner]

A sharp flat spade works well, too. It all depends on what type of line your cutting. When we piece pieces together, it is fast to just make a few chops with the spade. The surrated knife works well fpr many smaller things too, though.