Grass planting - new house - red clay backyard

[GROWERFORNC]

Hi all,

I'd like to plant some grass in the backyard of my townhouse - it's 28X16.

Can you tell me what I need?

I watched some videos that said 1/3 topsoil/sand/compost is what's needed. I figured about 1.5 yards each for my little lot.

Right now the contractors have thrown pine needles over the red clay.

Thanks from Charl otte NC,

 

[w_r_ranch]

Look locally for sod & be done with it. Spreading, leveling & seeding such a small area is not worth it.

BTW, an area of 28' X 16' requires 4.1 cu. yards of dirt to attain a a depth of 3 inches (and that's before settling). I would go at least 6 inches if I was going to seed my own.

 

[GROWERFORNC]

Thanks for the help.

Should I treat the red clay before applying the sod?

What's the hardiest sod?

thanks again

 

[w_r_ranch]

What's hardy here in Texas may not be the same as for your locale. Talk to the sod guy, he'd be better able to answer that question.