sod

Also known as Mätas

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~17 min read

Encyclopedic overview

21 sections

Contents

Uses
Cultivation
Impact on soils
Immediacy
Species used
Fescue grass
Tall fescue
Fine fescues
Kentucky bluegrass
Zoysia grass
Bermuda grass
St. Augustine grass
Centipedegrass
Wildflower turf
Natural turf communities
Pest damage
Disease
Insects and wildlife
See also
References
External links

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Sod is the upper layer of turf that is harvested for transplanting. Turf consists of a variable thickness of a soil medium that supports a community of turfgrasses. Sod is typically made with grasses that spread laterally through the soil and form a dense mat. In British and Australian English, sod is more commonly known as turf and the term "sod" is mainly used in agriculture.

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