| I love a beautiful just as much as the next | | | | waterings should decrease but the time should |
| person. How does one get one? A lawn can be | | | | increase. Again, take into consideration the current |
| obtained by either seed or sod. Both seed and | | | | weather as to make sure a sufficient amount of |
| sod have their advantages and disadvantages; the | | | | water is provided to the sod but not as much so |
| decision is completely up to the homeowner of | | | | that there is flooding or pooling of water on the |
| the process to achieve their lawn. I prefer sod | | | | lawn. |
| since I don't mind the hard work and I love the | | | | It is important to continue the watering schedule |
| instant gratification that I receive. When it comes | | | | for new sod until after the first season the sod |
| to Watering Sod, Do's and Don'ts are important | | | | has been in place. This is to make sure that the |
| and not difficult to follow. | | | | sod and soil both receive sufficient moisture so |
| The first thing to remember upon receiving the | | | | the sod can attach itself to the soil. You will know |
| sod is to not let it dry out as if it does, it will die. | | | | when the sod has established itself into the soil |
| The sod can either be covered or lightly watered | | | | when you can no longer lift up the sod. This time |
| if the sod has to wait before it can be laid. Once | | | | frame can take 3 - 4 weeks. |
| the sod is in place, water as soon as possible and | | | | In regards to fertilizing your new sod, there is no |
| no later than thirty minutes. The watering should | | | | need to fertilize until after the season is over and |
| occur at least twice a day, more if high | | | | the sod is dry. There is enough fertilization in your |
| temperatures, for approximately twenty minutes | | | | prepped soil and the sod you purchased to last |
| in the late evening or early morning. If very high | | | | until fertilization is required. For more established |
| temperatures are occurring, you will need to | | | | sod, follow the manufacturers' instructions. |
| water more; if it is raining, will need to water less. | | | | Don't worry, Watering Sod Do's and Don'ts are |
| It is important to water daily and regularly as this | | | | usually provided by the sod company. Just pay |
| will ensure that that sod does not dry out and | | | | attention to the shade of the grass. Water |
| help the sod become firmly rooted into the soil. It | | | | thoroughly twice a day for about a month, then |
| is very important that you do not over water to | | | | water less often for a longer period of time. Don't |
| the point of muddiness or flooding as this can kill | | | | over water as this can water log the sod and kill |
| the sod. | | | | it; on the flip side don't let the sod dry out |
| Once the sod has been established, Watering Sod | | | | otherwise you'll have to replace the dead sod. |
| Do's and Don'ts are basically the same. The daily | | | | |