Sod Care
Find out how to care for your sod after it's been installed.
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Watch this video to get general tips. Then scroll below for more detailed advice.
Instructions are informative only, different soil types may require different amounts of water. Instructions do not account for rainfall or extreme temperatures outside of May- Sept. Please use common sense and best judgment when watering, if the water is ponding, decrease the water. If the sod is browning, have someone take a look to ensure it is dry before you mistake insects for drought and cause rot by overwatering. We are not responsible for over- or under-watering.
Days 1-7: Water 2x daily at 7 am and 1 pm, 30 mins rotors and 15 mins sprays and 45- 60 mins MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 8-15: Eliminate the 1 pm watering schedule and only water at 7 am, 45 mins rotors, 20 mins sprays, and 60-75 mins MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 16-22: Begin mowing. Reduce water to 4x per week and change start time to 1 am, run rotors at 50-60 mins, sprays 25-30 mins, MP Rotors, (or equivalent), at 60-90 mins. Begin mowing at this time assuming some rooting and grass is growing.
Days 23 and on: Eliminate one day per calendar week until you eventually get to two days per week watering, odd addresses are normally Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses are normally Thursday and Sunday.
Days 1-10: Water 1x daily at 7 am, 50 mins rotors and 25 mins sprays.
Days 11- 20: Reduce watering to 4x per week, same run times as above, change the start time to 1 am. Monitor to ensure this is adequate water as well as you are not overwatering; the amount of shade, how well your soil drains, and heat will all determine this.
Days 21 and on: Begin mowing. Eliminate one day today and again every seven days until you eventually get to two days per week watering, odd addresses are normally Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses are normally Thursday and Sunday.
This will be the most difficult time to establish new sod, you will need to ensure you turn sprinklers off when you receive adequate rainfall and that the system is running when it is dry. Monitor the lawn carefully for any chewing or browning as that will indicate you have fungus, lack of water, or webworms. Do not assume that browning indicates dry grass, as overwatering grass that has been infested by webworms will lead to rot. We are not responsible for over- or under-watering.
Days 1- 7: Water 3x daily at 7 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 15 mins rotors, 8 mins sprays, 30 mins MP rotors (or equivalent).
Days 8-15: Water 1x daily at 7 am, rotors 50 mins, sprays 25 mins, MP rotors (or equivalent) 60-90 mins.
Days 16-23: Begin mowing. Water 4x weekly at 1 am, rotors 50 mins, sprays 25 mins, MP rotors (or equivalent) 60-90 mins.
Days 24 and on: Reduce 1 day today and again every seven days until eventually down to 2x per week watering, Wednesday and Saturday for odd addresses and Thursday and Sunday for even addresses.
Days 1- 10: Water 1x daily at 7 am, 50 mins rotors and 25 mins sprays.
Days 11-18: Reduce watering to 4x per week, same run times as above, change the start time to 1 a.m. Monitor to ensure this is adequate water as well as you are not overwatering; the amount of shade, how well your soil drains, and heat will all determine this.
Days 19 and on: Begin mowing. Eliminate one day today and again every seven days until you eventually get to two days per week watering, odd addresses are normally Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses are normally Thursday and Sunday.
Instructions are informative only, different soil types may require different amounts of water. Instructions do not account for rainfall or extreme temperatures outside of May- Sept. Please use common sense and best judgment when watering. If water is ponding, decrease the water. If sod is browning, have someone take a look to ensure it is dry before you mistake insects for drought and cause rot by overwatering. We are not responsible for over- or under-watering.
Days 1-7: Water 2x daily at 7 am and 1 pm, 30 mins rotors and 15 mins sprays and 45- 60 mins MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 8-15: Eliminate the 1 pm watering schedule and only water at 7 am, 45 mins rotors, 20 mins sprays, and 60-75 mins MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 16-22: Begin mowing. Reduce water to 4x per week and change start time to 1 am, run rotors at 50-60 mins, sprays 25-30 mins, MP Rotors, (or equivalent), at 60-90 mins.
Days 23 and on: Eliminate one day per calendar week until you eventually get to two days per week watering, odd addresses are normally Wed and Sat, even addresses are normally Thur and Sun.
Days 1-10: Water 1x daily at 7 am, 50 mins rotors and 25 mins sprays.
Days 11-17: Reduce watering to 4x per week, same run times as above, change the start time to 1 a.m. Monitor to ensure this is adequate water as well as you are not overwatering; the amount of shade, how well your soil drains, and heat will all determine this.
Days 18 and on: Begin mowing. Eliminate one day per calendar week until you eventually get to two days per week watering, odd addresses are normally Wed and Sat, even addresses are normally Thursday and Sunday.
Instructions are informative only, different soil types may require different amounts of water. Instructions do not account for rainfall or extreme temperatures outside of May- Sept. Please use common sense and best judgment when watering. If water is ponding, decrease the water. If sod is browning have someone take a look to ensure it is dry before you mistake insects for drought and cause rot by overwatering. We are not responsible for over- or under-watering.
Days 1-10: Water 1x daily at 7 am, 50 mins rotors, 25 mins sprays, and 60-90 mins for MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 11-17: Water 4x per week at 7 am (same run times)
Days 18 and on: Begin mowing. Reduce water to 3x per week, set timer to start at approximately 1 a.m., reduce 1 day per week each week for the next two weeks until you eventually get down to one day per week watering. Odd addresses are normally Saturday and even addresses are normally Sunday. Monitor to ensure the grass is not getting too dry, excessive heat may require more water than what is recommended.
Days 1-10: Water 1x daily for ten days at 7 am, 40 mins rotors, 20 mins sprays, and 50-75 mins for MP Rotors (or equivalent).
Days 11-17: 4x per week @ 7 am (same run times)
Days 18 and on: Begin mowing. Reduce water to 3x per week, set timer to start at approximately 1 a.m., reduce 1 day per week each week for the next two weeks until you eventually get down to one day per week watering. Odd addresses are normally Saturday and even addresses are normally Sunday. Monitor to ensure the grass is not getting too dry, excessive heat may require more water than what is recommended.