Sod Care & Maintenance

Step #1 - Watering

All new sod should be watered thoroughly on a daily basis for four (4) weeks or until fully rooted.

In cool weather (less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit), water every day for the first few days, the taper off to every other day.

A good means of measuring the watering needs of your lawn is to use a 12-inch screwdriver as a probe. A properly maintained lawn will allow you to penetrate the soil to a depth of six (6) to eight (8) inches.

If you have an automatic sprinkler system, make sure that all areas are being covered evenly. If certain areas start to turn brown, they are probably lacking water.

Irrigate more often with less amount of water. Automatic sprinkler systems perform best when waterings are spread out into three (3) waterings of short duration during a 24 hour period.

Step #2 - Mowing

Mowing may begin as soon as the grass is rooted. For best results, mow your lawn to a height of 3.5 to 4 inches.

Step #3 - Fertilizing

Fertilize your lawn moderately about 30 days after installation. A slow release fertilizer is preferred. We suggest using a (4) step program like Scotts or one similar.
Cooler temperatures are best to apply fertilizer

Step #4 - Weed Control

Sod should be installed for at least one (1) month and mowed four (4) times or more before applying weed control. If you wish to fertilize at the same time you apply weed control, we suggest Scotts Turf Builder Plus 2. For weed control only, use Scotts Lawn Weed Control or apply Ortho Weed B Gone using an Ortho garden hose sprayer.