I had a tractor come in and damage my lawn.  I want it replaced and
green ASAP.  Can I sod my lawn during the month of November?  I live
in Northern NJ.

Dear ajfly,

Rather than answer your question directly, I think the best thing you
could do is get in touch with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension
service in your county. They will be able to advise you according to
your exact location and conditions.

"WHY USE  YOUR EXTENSION AGENT?
They offer great free advice with specific area knowledge.
The best source for help is from your local Cooperative Extension
Service.  Each state government provides these services to taxpayers
usually in association with a local university.  In many cases they
will actually come out and inspect your lawn and provide advice at no
charge for the service.  These are University trained people with the
resources and knowledge to help you with any horticulture problem":
http://www.turfhelp.com/info/extension.html

NJ County Offices:
http://www.rce.rutgers.edu/county/default.asp


Additional Links:

1. Rutgers Cooperative Extension: Sodding: Steps to an Instant Lawn:
https://www.rce.rutgers.edu/pubs/pdfs/fs104.pdf.

2. Rutgers Cooperative Extension: Huntington County: The Gardner:
Cultural Steps for a Health "Organic Lawn:
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/rutgers/gardener/sept2000.htm

3. Around the Neighborhood with Laura Kammel:
"A new lawn can also be established by sodding. The best times to sod
are spring and late summer/early fall. Fall sodding can be done until
the ground freezes or is covered with snow."
http://communitylink.discoveromaha.com/groups/517/FSLO-1029504033-495517.pdf.

4. Turf Web Links:
http://www.btny.purdue.edu/extension/pathology/turfcast/turflinks.html

That all said, my advice would be to wait until spring to be sure of
success. If you have your heart set on sodding this fall, do it as
soon as possible - sod should never be placed on frozen ground.


Search Strategy:

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I hope this helps - if you need clarification, please let me know.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
hummer