For large-sized areas, consider using a sod cutter to cut and lift the sod pieces from the soil. And, after laying sod on new places, use a weighted lawn roller. Yeah, you can earn money from the ...

or a sod cutter (a power tool) followed by reseeding or the installation of sod. If the area is shady and moist, consider replacing the grass with shade-tolerant ground cover plants or even decorative ...