A new lawn from sod is the quickest way to create a lawn. You may not be able to find organic sod but it is worth asking your suppliers. If not it pays to invest in sod raised from quality seed unless one does not mind coarse grasses and wild flowers. Lay as soon as possible at least within a day, as it will quickly deteriorate if left rolled up.

How to lay sod- Sod can be laid almost all year but it is best done during the moister spring and autumn months, when warm temperature encourages growth and rainfall reduces the need to water. Start by rolling out one roll along a straight edged board.

Tamp down the sod with the back of a rack to settle it onto the soil. Once a single row is in place, put the board on the laid sod to distribute your weight evenly. Unroll more sod, butt adjoining strips tightly, as sod can shrink slightly leaving gaps. Continue staggering any joints so that you do not get a seam running across the lawn.

When creating a curve do not stretch and bend lengths of the sod turf, as this can result in a very uneven surface. Cut curves once turf is laid with a sharp, long-bladed knife. Use a length of hose to mark out a smooth curve. For a straight edge use a board as a guide, cutting with a knife or half-moon edger.
 

Keep the final level of the sod slightly above any paths, paving, or patio alongside it so that you will be able to run a lawn mower right over the edge. Lastly, draw a little soil up along edges to stop them from drying out, until the grass has rooted down and established. Once it has the edge can be recut. After the sod has been laid, use a Lawn Roller to level  and secure the sod to the soil.

Aftercare- Sod takes a few weeks to root down into the soil. Until then it will need regular watering using a lawn sprinkler to prevent it from drying out or shrinking, if rain will not do this for you. If shrinking does occur fill gaps between adjoining strips with a seed medium and sow with grass seed. Once it has settled your lawn will require mowing. Wait for the sod to have rooted down before mowing. You can gauge this by tugging at an area to see if the roots hold it down. Set mower blades high for the first few cuts to keep it neat. Lower the height once the new lawn has established.