A finished lawn and planted boundaries
An evergreen screen follows the lawn boundary.
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Sod Installation Martha’s Vineyard
Get an instant, lush green lawn. We handle the complete sod installation process, from grading and organic soil amendment to precision sod laying and initial watering coordination.
Sod installation on Martha's Vineyard delivers an instant established lawn: grading, organic soil amendment, base preparation, sod laying, and initial watering coordinated in one scope. Infinity Landscaping uses turf farms with Vineyard-suitable blends, installs typically over two to three days for a residential lawn, and provides irrigation guidance. New sod is walkable in two to three weeks.
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Documented work from a complete landscape installation on Martha’s Vineyard. Follow the project to see how these spaces connect.
A finished lawn and planted boundaries
The rear lawn connects the planted beds and terrace.
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A finished lawn and planted boundaries
The completed front lawn and planting around the porch.
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What this page covers
Complete soil preparation
A sod lawn is only as healthy as the soil underneath. We prep the site by removing old turf, tilling compacted ground, and blending in premium organic compost and topsoil to build a healthy root zone.
Precision grading & rolling
We establish smooth, flat surfaces before laying sod. We grade the soil to manage water runoff away from your house, roll the soil base to prevent uneven settling, and set lawn levels flush with adjacent patios and walkways.
Quality sod selection
We source fresh, premium turf from trusted regional growers. We select bluegrass and fescue blends grown specifically for the coastal New England climate, ensuring your new lawn arrives healthy, green, and weed-free.
Expert sod laying
We lay sod rolls with care. We stagger seams in a brick-like pattern to prevent erosion, tightly fit edges to avoid drying out, cut pieces precisely around beds and walkways, and roll the finished lawn to ensure direct root-to-soil contact.
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The instant lawn advantage
Sod installation is the fastest way to establish a beautiful, functional lawn. While seeding or hydroseeding takes months of watering, weeding, and protecting bare soil from erosion, sod provides an instant, weed-free, deep-green lawn that is ready for light use in just two to three weeks.
On Martha's Vineyard, sod is particularly effective for property renovations, new construction projects, and properties on sloped ground where rain can wash away grass seed. Our team coordinates the entire process, including scheduling fresh turf delivery to match site prep, installing low-volume irrigation systems beforehand, and advising on initial watering schedules to ensure the roots take hold.
Process
Our sod laying steps
01
Site Clearing
Remove all old turf, weeds, and rocks from the installation area.
02
Soil Prep
Rototill the subsoil and spread a 3-to-4-inch layer of rich topsoil and compost.
03
Fine Grading
Rake and roll the surface to create a flat, smooth, settled base.
04
Sod Installation
Lay the sod rolls, staggering seams and cutting pieces around borders.
05
Rolling
Use a water-filled roller over the new sod to lock it into the base soil.
06
Watering
Turn on the irrigation system immediately to soak the new turf.
A clear starting point for your property
A few details help us understand the work before the first conversation.
The lawn today
Photograph thin areas, weeds or bare soil and tell us how the lawn has been maintained.
Conditions on your property
Describe shade, watering and how the lawn is used so the recommended work fits the site.
Installation or ongoing care
Let us know whether you need a new lawn, renovation of an existing one or a regular maintenance schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
You can walk on the sod immediately for watering and inspections, but we recommend keeping heavy traffic (kids, pets, lawn games) off the lawn for the first two to three weeks. This gives the grass roots time to grow down and lock into the base soil.