How much sod do I need?

The professionals at Southwest Farms Inc. are there to assist you in determining the amount of sod and type of sod that suits your needs. The following steps will help make the ordering process easier.

• Measure the Area:

Make a sketch of the area to be landscaped. Include on the drawing any unusual features. Measure the length and the width and indicate these on your sketch. For irregular shaped areas, break the area into two (or more) smaller areas.

• Calculate the Square Footage:

Area of a Circle:  Take the radius (that’s half the distance across the middle) and square it.  Now take that number and multiply it by Pi or 3.14.

Area of a Rectangle:  Multiply the short side by the long side.  If a rectangle was 3 feet wide and 5 feet long, it would be 15 square feet.  Length x Width = Area

Area if a Right Triangle:  Right Triangles are kind of like rectangles with one extra trick.  This only works with Right Triangles.  That means that one corner has to be square (90 degrees).  Take the shortest side and multiply it by the medium length side. (You don’t need to know the longest side.)  Lets say it is 4 feet on the shorts side and 6 on the long.  4 X 6 = 24  The area of the triangle is half of that.  24 / 2 = 12SQFT

Southwest Farms Inc. harvests the sod in rolls 2 feet wide and 5 feet long. Each roll covers 10 square feet. 
 One Pallet contains 540SF.

• Place the Order:

You may contact Southwest Sod Farms by phone or online to place your order. Our professionals can help you determine the best type of turfgrass to suit your needs. When scheduling your delivery, be certain to allow yourself ample time to prepare the area appropriately. For guidance on proper soil preparation, see our Soil Preparation Guide.

Southwest Farms Inc.
214 39^th Lane – Hwy. 96 East
Pueblo, CO 81006
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719-948-2014