How Do You Remove Netting from Sod

Begin unrolling the sod, with one person pushing the roll and a helper standing in front of the roll to pull gently on the mesh to separate it from the soil as the roll is unspooled. Some careful shaking and jiggling may be necessary to separate the mesh from the soil.

How do you remove landscape netting?

The netting will disintegrate on its own, and if it is properly maintained – like using a knife to cut out areas that are pushing it up – there is no reason to take it up. There is also no reason to remove the staples unless they heave out of the ground on their own.

Why is there netting under my grass?

Erosion prone areas benefit from plant covers that help hold soil and preserve the landscape. Landscape netting for grass and other seeded plants safeguard the seeds as they germinate, increasing the number of plants that will grow.