Watering Instructions: After sodding it is very important to keep the soil damp during the first 10 days. After this time, you can gradually cut back on the frequency of your watering's, while increasing the amount of water as the young grass matures. Note the chart below. Always watering around the weather. From winter to spring water deeply and infrequently encouraging roots to grow deep. The deeper the roots, the more likely your grass will survive the stress of summer heat and disease. This watering schedule is calibrated for rotor type sprinklers only (sprinklers that rotate). Spray heads (stationary sprinklers) output much more water in less time therefore, cut the time in half for spray heads. If any question or need help setting up your sprinklers, please let us know.
Weeks since seeding Frequency of watering Time & water amounts
First 10 days 2 times daily 20 min = 0.16”of water approx.
Next 10 days every day 25 min = 0.20” of water approx.
Next 10 days every other day 35 min = 0.30” of water approx.
After 4 -Weeks twice weekly 45 min = 0.40” of water approx.
(take down stakes, ready to mow)
By Oct 10th. once per week (as needed) 60min = 0.50"
Use rain gauge to confirm exact amount
Mowing Instructions: (Disregard if GreenMaster mows your grass) Do not mow grass until 4 to 6 weeks after sodding. This allows the grass to mature and get somewhat establish before the stresses of mowing. When it's time to mow, set your mower on a high setting about 3 ½“ to 4” and mow with a sharp blade. A dull blade will pull up tender seedlings rather than cutting them. Mow when the grass is dry and bag the first time. Never take off more than one-third of the leaf blade when you mow. Mow weekly or as needed thereafter.
What To Expect: You may see small areas of dead or dying parts of the sod during the rooting-in process - to a large extent, that's normal. Some dead-loss almost always occurs, but the surrounding areas will or should fill in with a little more time. Lawns undergoing sod renovations are considered officially established after about one year and is considered somewhat fragile until then. Proper irrigations is vital for the roots to become anchored deep enough to be considered "established" after one year or so. Once established, the turfgrass will become much more hardy and more resistant (but not immune) to outside stresses (pest, disease, traffic, chemical, climate, etc...).
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