The best time to water is early in the morning and early in the evening. EVERY irrigation system is different so you MUST adjust your watering based upon your daily inspection of your new sod and the soil. The roll should remain moist for the first month. Lift up on a roll; if roll and/or ground is dry, increase your watering times, if roll and/or ground is “swampy,” decrease your watering times.
You will want to water for 30 to 60 minutes to soak your new lawn and the underlying soil. Do not allow activity on the newly laid sod.
Water three times per day. Watering amounts can vary based on weather and irrigation methods. It is recommended to water a minimum of 20 minutes per cycle and zone. If temperatures are going to be warm, increase the watering time. If there is no irrigation system, water 30 to 60 minutes per cycle and area. Keep all foot traffic to a minimum. Keep all pets and other activity off the sod.
Reduce watering to once per day in the morning, if dry conditions a second watering in the early afternoon may be needed. Maintain a minimum of 20 minutes per day. Keep all recreation and pet activity to a minimum and avoid any excessive use.
Do not mow for the first two weeks. You want the sod rolls to firmly root before mowing. For the first 3 mowings, cut at the highest setting on your mower. Lower each subsequent mow – training your grass to be cut shorter.
As with all lawns, a fertilization program will encourage establishing and maintaining a thicker and healthier lawn. It is recommended four times per year.
Early Spring (March/April)
Late Spring (May/June)
Mid-summer (July/Aug)
Fall (Sept/Oct)
ALWAYS use a season appropriate fertilizer. As part of creating a healthy lawn it is also suggested to apply routine weed control application to minimize unwanted and competing plants.
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Liberty Hyde Bailey
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