How often should I water new sod?
Every day for the first 2 weeks (twice a day in hot weather), enough to keep the soil underneath moist. Week 3, every other day. After that, switch to deep watering 2 to 3 times a week.
An instant, healthy lawn, without waiting for seed to fill in.
Sod gives you a finished lawn the day it’s installed. It’s the right choice for new construction, badly damaged lawns, slopes that wash out, and anyone who doesn’t want to wait a season for seed.
Most sod failures come from poor soil prep. We do the work underneath so the new lawn roots in quickly.
Every step, so you know what you’re getting and why it’s done that way.
Old turf and weeds stripped out.
Graded to drain away from the house, with topsoil added where needed and loosened for rooting.
Fresh-cut sod laid in a staggered brick pattern with tight seams, cut to fit around beds and walks.
Rolled for soil contact and watered in immediately.
A 3 to 4-person crew. Most residential sod jobs are completed in 1 to 2 days.
Simple things you can do between visits, including how and when to water.
Every day for the first 2 weeks (twice a day in hot weather), enough to keep the soil underneath moist. Week 3, every other day. After that, switch to deep watering 2 to 3 times a week.
Gently lift a corner. If the soil underneath is dry, water more; if it’s soggy, cut back.
Keep foot traffic off for about 2 to 3 weeks while the roots knit into the soil.
Once the sod is rooted (it resists a gentle tug), usually after 2 to 3 weeks, mow on a high setting.
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Get My Free QuoteSeed costs less but takes a full season to fill in, and only does well when sown in early fall or spring. Sod costs more but gives an instant lawn, works on slopes, and can be installed most of the growing season.
Water daily (keep it moist, not soggy) for about two weeks while the roots knit into the soil, then cut back gradually. Stay off it for the first few weeks.
Spring through fall, as long as it can be watered. Avoid the hottest weeks of summer if possible.
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