Watering plants on the second or fifth day
To ensure your turf thrives, check it at least once a day for the first week. You may need to check your turf for moisture more often in hot or windy conditions.
To inspect the lawn, you can walk on it. The lawn might be too wet if it has water puddles, or soil so soft that it is difficult to walk on. If you have difficulty walking on the lawn, it is best to cut the grass in multiple places. The soil should not be damp or wet.
Additional watering
You should reduce the amount of water you use after five days. You should reduce the amount of water you apply to your lawn. This could cause it to drown or stop root growth.
The soil will become too wet to be suitable for grass growth. This is the right time to increase your frequency of watering. Resetting an automatic sprinkler system is necessary. This is an important principle: Water your plants deeply and often.
Pay attention to the soil’s color when watering. Blue-green is bad. If the sod turns yellow-tan, it will likely go dormant.
Signs of subwatering
The areas with wilted or straw-colored lawns are not getting enough water. Within a few hours, your green grass will turn brown. This indicates that your grass is not getting enough water. If you act quickly, your grass plant’s crowns and roots will still be alive. In most cases, new leaf growth is possible within 7-10 days.
Cracks in your sod rows could also indicate that you aren’t watering enough. These signs could indicate that you are not watering enough. This can be corrected by watering more frequently than usual.
Temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit are considered extreme and will need more water. Below 60 degrees are considered to be less hot. Sod requires less water in the cooler months of March-April, October and November.
Mowing
After installation, your new carpet should be mowed every 6-7 days. In one mowing, you should not remove more that 1/3 of the leaf blade. The grass should be mowed when it is between 3 1/2 and 3 1/2 inches tall
Your mower should be set between 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches. Keep your mower blades clean for best results.
When is the best time for sod to be used?
The sod should be allowed to grow in soil for best results. Early watering can cause soil to become soften, which makes it more susceptible to developing ruts. Although it won’t cause soil erosion, deep footprints in soft soil will result in uneven lawns.
Two weeks should be sufficient to establish root structure in your lawn. You should not allow dogs to play or other unnatural activities until after four weeks. You can enjoy your lawn visually.
Weed killers
No weed killer chemicals are required for your new sod. If you see any dandelion, or other small weeds, you can pull them out. The root should be removed. You can also pull out roots to ensure they don’t grow back.
