Newly Installed Sod & Grass Care
Our team installs only the BEST quality Sod & Seed! Our goal is to set you up for success, from grass choice to care: here is everything you need to know for your new lawn.
Watering Schedule
NEW SOD INSTALLATION: WEEKS 1-4
December-February:
Water 2-4 times per week. Just don’t want the sod to dry out.
March-May:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am. Water every day for 30-40 mins per zone with irrigation. If using above-ground sprinklers, it needs 1 hour plus per area.
June-August:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am. Water every day for 1 hour per zone. Above-ground sprinkler needs 1 hour plus.
September-November:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am. Water every day for 30-40 mins per zone. An above-ground sprinkler needs 45 minutes to 1 hour per area.
FIFTH WEEK:
Water every other day to gradually wean off watering, but water as needed if anything looks yellow or white.
-Wean off gradually: every other day, then every third day, etc., until grass maintains its green color on its own. (This takes longer in warmer months than in the cooler months.)
-If the grass ever turns white, yellow, or brown, it’s a sign of needing more water. It’s common for your grass to dry out more at the seams and edges. (Hand-watering the dry spots can help them green up more quickly.)
-The water should soak down to the roots. If it rains enough to absorb into the ground, you don’t need to water that day.
Established Sod:
December-February:
Water 1-2 times per week. Just don’t want the sod to dry out.
March-May:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am.
Water 3-4 days per week for 30-40 mins per zone with irrigation. If using above-ground sprinklers, it needs 1 hour plus per area.
June-August:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am. Water 4-5 days per week for 1 hour per zone. Above-ground sprinkler needs 1 hour plus.
September-November:
Water sod in the mornings before 9am but no earlier than 5am. Water 2-3 days per week for 30-40 mins per zone. Above-ground sprinkler needs 45min-1 hour per area.
*WINTER WATERING TIPS:
-Only water ONCE a day when temperatures reach above freezing
-Try to water early on the soonest day when temperatures are above freezing
-The water should soak down well to the roots. Make sure it gets wet enough.
Pesticides & Maintenance
The grass is in its establishment phase for the first month, so please keep children and pets off during this time.
Inform whoever treats your yard and tell them to NOT treat it for one month, (except for fertilizer). Do not mow or use chemicals (except fertilizer) on your new sod for the first month.
After 30 days, please get on a weed/fertilizer program with a chemical company to maintain the health of your new sod.
Moles and Army worms go after the BEST sod they can find. Once your first month is over, the sod will be grown in. Ask your chemical company to treat for those two pests (Moles & Armyworms), in addition to your current treatment plan.
We guarantee that the sod is in good condition and properly installed on the day of installation. Caring for the new sod is the homeowner’s responsibility, but if you have any concerns or questions, feel free to contact our team!
We guarantee that the sod is in good condition and properly installed on the day of installation. Caring for the new sod is the homeowner’s responsibility, but if you have any concerns or questions, feel free to contact our team!