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Gardening JOBS - Work with us!
We are currently recruiting for the 2010 summer season, and are looking for talented and hard working university and college students.
Ideal candidates are morning persons (we start at 7:30!), ready to work hard, and able to learn fast. Basic gardening skills are an
asset but not required. Proven ability to work in a team is essential.
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Sod and Sodding - Toronto and GTA
Niko's Gardening provides sod and sodding services for Toronto and GTA area, including Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga and Scarborough.
We emphasize high quality work, and employ the best materials available to assure a healthy and sustainable lawn from the ground up!
Fresh, healthy, thick lawn around your house generates oxygen, reduces noise levels, and helps to cool your house, by absorbing excess sun light!
What is sod?
Sod is a ready-made grass, that is brought over from a sod farm in a rolled shape.
What is sodding?
- Sodding is a very fast and effective way to create a nice lawn.
- The sod is rolled over like a carpet, and from day one it looks
like a rich and colorful lawn.
- The thickness of the sod also prevents weeds from growing through.
- It is much better then seeding, because you don't leave any room for weeds to grow - and with the (very good) ban on pesticide use, weeds are abundant, and grow much faster and stronger than grass seeds!
- Did we mention that the result of sodding is immediate?
How can we help you?
Over the years, Niko's Gardening Services have laid thousands of square feet of grass. Our biggest job so far measures 5,000 square feet!
Sod Cost per Square Foot
Cost of sodding - our prices are highly competitive, and could be as low as $1.20 per square foot - if your site is simple, and easy to
prepare for sodding - why should you pay more?
Find out more about what determines the cost of a new lawn - sodding installation per square
foot.
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The process of sodding is
simple, and very straightforward:
- We prepare the land, and make sure it is clean, which is the key for successful lawn. In order for the lawn to
remain green over time, the soil must be reach with minerals, so the roots would take and have enough nutrients to continue their growth.
For that reason, we use triple mix (part soil, part compost, part manure), or grow-max
- a wonderful substance to use for sodding, planting etc’.
- Next, the land is leveled using a heavy roller. The grading is done according to plan designs or customer specifications.
- Before the sod is installed, the freshly leveled soil is enriched by a natural, phosphorus reach fertilizer, to encourage healthy and rapid
growth.
- Finally,
we lay the sod down, and in a day or two, you have a brand new lawn!
Can sod be laid over triple mix?
Yes. In general, sod can be laid over any type of growth medium. However, the more rich that medium is with nutrients, the better it will
grow - short and especially long term.
Triple Mix is a good choice. However we recommend grow-max whenever available - that’s what we use in providing our services.
Grow max is a higher grade type of soil, with higher level of nutrients, and much better moisture and air holding properties - very important
factors for the success of a new lawn.
How to water sod?
Once the sod is installed, the most important part begins – the watering. It is absolutely crucial to keep the lawn constantly moist
for the first 14 days. That means watering it at least 2 times a day, and if possible – even more!
For a free appointment and a quote contact Niko's Gardening Services.
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Last Updated:
January 5, 2010
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