Sod Care

These directions are an advisory and are not a complete and full step by step direction for sod care.

There may be instances where answers are not in this document.

Factors such as location of property, heat, sunlight, rain, freeze, chemicals, animals and any other uncontrollable weather or factor are at play.

New Sod Care

Freshly Installed:

water it thoroughly immediately after installation
keep the soil consistently moist for the first two weeks after that, reduce watering frequency but maintain deep, watering sessions to encourage deep root growth.
Avoid mowing for the first two weeks and then mow regularly, removing no more than one-third of the grass blade height.

Mowing

First mowing:
Avoid mowing for the first two weeks to allow the sod to establish roots.
Subsequent mowings:
Mow regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) once the sod is established, removing no more than one-third of the grass blade height.

Mowing technique:
Mow in different directions to ensure an even cut and avoid excessive stress on the grass.

Important Directions

Avoid walking on new sod:
Stay off the sod for the first two weeks to allow the roots to establish.
Fertilizing:
A fertilizer is recommended within the first month.
Weed control:
Weeds may appear in new sod. Address them as needed, but be cautious with herbicides.

Monitor for signs of common lawn diseases or insect infestations and address them.

Watering

First two weeks:
Water frequently (several times a day) to keep the sod and soil consistently moist but not soggy. The goal is to prevent the sod and soil from drying out, especially during warmer months.
After the first two weeks:
Reduce watering frequency but increase the duration of each watering session to encourage deeper root growth. Aim for 1-1.5 inches of water per week.
Monitor:
Check the soil moisture regularly to ensure it's neither too wet nor too dry.
Best times:
Water in the early morning or evening to minimize evaporation.

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