Removing sod http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?GXGKG 21 September 2008 Removing Sod Deciding to enlarge the center garden bed, I removed the sod today. The area is 3 by 36 feet. The sod will be shredded in the chipper/shredder and placed back over the area. I have found empirically, that no grass roots survive after being shredded. Total time 1 Hour and 16 minutes.